Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions

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Jumping off swings

By Knowles, Johanna

Publishing Date: 2009

Classification: YA

Call Number: YA

Tells, from four points of view, the ramifications of a pregnancy resulting from a "one-time thing" between Ellie, who feels loved when boys touch her, and Josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life.

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First test

By Pierce, Tamora

Publishing Date: ©1999

Classification: YA

Call Number: YA

Ten-year-old Keladry of Mindalen, daughter of nobles, serves as a page but must prove herself to the males around her if she is ever to fulfill her dream of becoming a knight. When Alanna became the King's Champion, it was decided that girls would henceforth be allowed to train for the knighthood. But ten years have passed, and no girls have come forward. Now, however, someone is about to change all that. Her name is Kel. In this first book in a new series from popular children's fantasy writer Tamora Pierce, we are introduced to a strong, adventurous new heroine who will win the hearts and minds of fantasy fans.

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Lady knight

By Pierce, Tamora

Publishing Date: 2002

Classification: YA

Call Number: YA

When she became a knight, eighteen-year-old Kel hoped to be given a combat post, but instead she finds herself named commander of an outpost of refugees, where she must face the unnatural forces of the evil Balyce.

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Page

By Pierce, Tamora

Publishing Date: 2000

Classification: YA

Call Number: YA

Keladry of Mindelan continues her training to become a squire with the aid of a new maid, the support of her friends, interference from some other pages, and some serious, even dangerous opposition.

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Squire

By Pierce, Tamora

Publishing Date: ©2001

Classification: YA

Call Number: YA

After becoming a squire to Lord Raoul, commander of the King's Own, Kel of Mindelan, must face a terrifying test in the Chamber of the Ordeal before she can be a knight.

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An imposter with a crown

By Rivet, Jordan

Publishing Date: [2018]

Classification: YA

Call Number: YA

"As the full-time imposter for an imperial princess, Mica must face simpering ladies, overeager suitors, and the occasional assassination attempt. But her biggest challenge is getting along with Princess Jessamyn herself, especially when the princess refuses to end their imposter charade and take back her crown. When a strange man appears in Jewel Harbor with too many Talents and an incurable case of madness, Mica vows to find her old adversary and end his schemes for good. But she and Jessamyn still share a single face, and as their purposes diverge, their friendship will be stretched to the breaking point. Mica wants to serve the empire, but that task is getting harder-and it may require the ultimate betrayal."--Page 4 of cover

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The last days: a novel

By Westerfeld, Scott

Publishing Date: [2006]

Classification: YA

Call Number: YA

As an ancient evil stirs beneath the streets of New York City, infecting rats and people like a plague, five quirky teens come together to form a "New Sound" band whose music seems to have paranormal power.

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