Y’s Choice TAB Fantasy Books for Teens

Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

• Hawksong

  The Kiesha’ra: Volume One. An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. Danica is an avian shapeshifter, and her golden hawk’s form in the sky is as natural to her as her human one on land. The only thing more familiar to her is war: It has raged between her people and the serpiente for so long, no one can remember how it began. All they know is hatred, fear and bloodshed. And Danica is tired of i read more …
  
  

  The Kiesha’ra: Volume One. An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. Danica is an avian shapeshifter, and her golden hawk’s form in the sky is as natural to her as her human one on land. The only thing more familiar to her is war: It has raged between her people and the serpiente for so long, no one can remember how it began. All they know is hatred, fear and bloodshed. And Danica is tired of it.

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• In the forests of the night

  A 2002 Garden State Teen Book Award nominee Risika is a vampire of great strength and power who still remembers her former life and the morals she held as a human. As a vampire she struggles to come to an understanding of her new life and tries to find a balance between the two. An Accelerated Reader® title

  
  
  

Libba Bray

• A great and terrible beauty

  The first title in Brays “New York Times” bestselling trilogy–set in 1895 England and featuring 16-year old Gemma Jones– is now available on CD. Unabridged. 9 CDs.

  
  
  

• Rebel angels

  Ah, Christmas! Gemma Doyle is looking forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, spending time with her friends in the city, attending ritzy balls, and on a somber note, tending to her ailing father. As she prepares to ring in the New Year, 1896, a handsome young man, Lord Denby, has set his sights on Gemma, or so it seems. Yet amidst the distractions of London, Gemma’s visions intensify-vision read more …
  
  

  Ah, Christmas! Gemma Doyle is looking forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, spending time with her friends in the city, attending ritzy balls, and on a somber note, tending to her ailing father. As she prepares to ring in the New Year, 1896, a handsome young man, Lord Denby, has set his sights on Gemma, or so it seems. Yet amidst the distractions of London, Gemma’s visions intensify-visions of three girls dressed in white, to whom something horrific has happened, something only the realms can explain. . . . The lure is strong, and before long, Gemma, Felicity, and Ann are turning flowers into butterflies in the enchanted world of the realms that Gemma alone can bring them to. To the girls’ great joy, their beloved Pippa is there as well, eager to complete their circle of friendship. But all is not well in the realms-or out. The mysterious Kartik has reappeared, telling Gemma she must find the Temple and bind the magic, else great disaster will befall her. Gemma’s willing to do his intrusive bidding, despite the dangers it brings, for it means she will meet up with her mother’s greatest friend-and now her foe, Circe. Until Circe is destroyed, Gemma cannot live out her destiny. But finding Circe proves a most perilous task.

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• The sweet far thing

  IT HAS BEEN A YEAR OF CHANGE since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Her mother murdered, her father alaudanum addict, Gemma has relied on an unsuspected strength and has discovered an ability to travel to an enchanted world called the realms, where dark magic runs wild. Despite certain peril, Gemma has bound the magic to herself and forged unlikely new alliances. Now, as G read more …
  
  

  IT HAS BEEN A YEAR OF CHANGE since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Her mother murdered, her father alaudanum addict, Gemma has relied on an unsuspected strength and has discovered an ability to travel to an enchanted world called the realms, where dark magic runs wild. Despite certain peril, Gemma has bound the magic to herself and forged unlikely new alliances. Now, as Gemma approaches her London debut, the time has come to test these bonds.The Order – the mysterious group her mother was once part of – is grappling for control of the realms, as is the Rakshana. Spence’s burned East Wing is being rebuilt, but why now? Gemma and her friends see Pippa, but she is not the same. And their friendship faces its gravest trial as Gemma must decide once and for all what role she is meant for.From the Hardcover edition.

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Peter Dickinson

• The ropemaker
  Tilja has grown up in the peaceful Valley, which is protected from the fearsome Empire by an enchanted forest. But the forest’s power has begun to fade and the Valley is in danger. Tilja is the youngest of four brave souls who venture into the Empire together to find the mysterious magician who can save the Valley. And much to her amazement, Tilja gradually learns that only she, an ordin read more …
  
  
  Tilja has grown up in the peaceful Valley, which is protected from the fearsome Empire by an enchanted forest. But the forest’s power has begun to fade and the Valley is in danger. Tilja is the youngest of four brave souls who venture into the Empire together to find the mysterious magician who can save the Valley. And much to her amazement, Tilja gradually learns that only she, an ordinary girl with no magical powers, has the ability to protect her group and their quest from the Empire’s sorcerers. From the Hardcover edition. read less …
  
  

Cornelia Funke

• Inkheart

  One cruel night, Meggie’s father reads aloud from a book called “Inkheart,” and an evil ruler escapes the boundaries of fiction and lands in their living room. Suddenly, Meggie is smack in the middle of the kind of adventure she has only read about in books.

  
  
  

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Lian Hearn

• Across the nightingale floor

  Every now and then a novel appears, completely unlike anything that has appeared before. ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR is such a work–a magical creation of a world beyond time. Set in an imaginary, ancient Japanese society dominated by warring clans, ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR is a story of a boy who is suddenly plucked from his life in a remote and peaceful village to find himself a read more …
  
  

  Every now and then a novel appears, completely unlike anything that has appeared before. ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR is such a work–a magical creation of a world beyond time. Set in an imaginary, ancient Japanese society dominated by warring clans, ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR is a story of a boy who is suddenly plucked from his life in a remote and peaceful village to find himself a pawn in a political scheme, filled with treacherous warlords, rivalry-and the intensity of first love. In a culture ruled by codes of honor and formal rituals, Takeo must look inside himself to discover the powers that will enable him to fulfill his destiny. Reminiscent, in feel, of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the novels of Philip Pullman, ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR is a work of transcendent storytelling andnbsp;one of the most imaginative and persuasive novels of the year-crossing genres, generations, and genders. with an appeal that crosses genres, genders, and generations. nbsp; A New York Times Notable Book of 2002 One of School Library Journal’s Best Adult Books for High School Readers 2002 Booksense 76 Top Ten selection for September/October. “Hearn creates an engaging alternate Japan, filled with knowing details about the people and the land, mixed with a few fantastic touches of the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon type….[Hearn] has created a world I anticipate returning to with pleasure.” –The New York Times “[A] page-turner…capturing the feel of that lost world: the elegance, the murderousness, the baffling coexistence of extreme lawlessness and a thousand minute laws of social behavior.” –The Washington Post “[An] epic fantasy…The most compelling novel to have been published this year… ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR uses simple words to create an imaginary landscape through which the characters move and suffer, to considerable effect. The heat, the rain, the minute sounds of natural and domestic life, the erotic and the violent are all conveyed in vigorous, vivid prose…In a genre as full of traps for the unwary as the nightingale floor itself, Hearn has crossed the first part with honor.”nbsp; — The Times (UK) “A rousingly muscular piece of romantic adventure, replete with shadowy assassins, fluttering battle flags, and doomed love.”– Kirkus Review “Complex but fast-paced, a rousing adventure reminiscent of Arthurian legend that’s told with all the urgency of a modern-day thriller.” –BOOK magazine “For fans of Japanese samurai warrior fantasy, this novel is…filled with swords, clan in-fighting, love affairs, invisibility and magical Ninja powers.” — Publishers Weekly “Takeo’s journey of self-discovery, his first great love, and his transformation from confused boy to brave warrior in a chaotic time will keep readers riveted. The Lord of the Rings phenomenon should pave the way for the success of worthy adventure trilogies, and this tale of love, loyalty, and courage is deserving of comparison to old favorites.” — Booklist “An original and exquisitely wrought adventure story.” — The Observer (UK) “The most extroardinary novel…The passion and rapture of this story is so compelling that it’s almost worth delaying your holiday for.” — The Independent Sunday (UK)

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• Grass for his pillow

  “With Grass for His Pillow, Book Two of the Otori trilogy, we return to the medieval Japan of Hearn’s imagination – a land of harsh beauty and deceptive appearances.” “In a complex social hierarchy, amid dissembling clans and fractured allegiances, there is no place for passionate young love. The orphan Takeo, who has been taught the ways of the warrior class by Lord Otori Shigeru, has now been read more …
  
  

  “With Grass for His Pillow, Book Two of the Otori trilogy, we return to the medieval Japan of Hearn’s imagination – a land of harsh beauty and deceptive appearances.” “In a complex social hierarchy, amid dissembling clans and fractured allegiances, there is no place for passionate young love. The orphan Takeo, who has been taught the ways of the warrior class by Lord Otori Shigeru, has now been claimed by the Tribe; held by them against his will, he is condemned to work as an assassin an enforced occupation that his father sacrificed his own life to escape. Meanwhile, Takeo’s beloved Shirakawa Kaede, heir to the Maruyama and alone in the world, must find a way to unify the domain she has inherited, as she fights off the advances of would-be suitors and hopes against fading hope that Takeo will return to her.” “Both Takeo and Kaede must draw upon their unusual talents and hidden strengths, and make their way in this tale of longing, ambition, and intrigue. A mythical adventure of self discovery, Grass for His Pillow acutely probes the conflicts between duty and passion, violence, and compassion, deception and truth.”–BOOK JACKET.

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Robert Jordan

• The eye of the world

  
  
  

Melissa Marr

• Wicked lovely

  In a world unseen by mortals, the forces of Summer and Winter are at war. Two Faery Courts have been seeking the Summer Queen for more than nine centuries–one to restore the power of Summer and the other to banish it in this gritty modern Faery tale.

  
  
  

Robin McKinley

• The blue sword

  From the “New York Times” bestselling author of “Sunshine” and “The Outlaws of Sherwood”-now in trade paperback. This is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King’s Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, that no woman had wielded since the Lady Aerin herself bore it into battle.

  
  
  

• The hero and the crown

  Aerin, with the guidance of the wizard Luthe and the help of the blue sword, wins the birthright due her as the daughter of the Damarian king and a witchwoman of the mysterious, demon-haunted North.

  
  
  

Stephenie Meyer

• Eclipse

  The author of the “New York Times” bestsellers “Twilight” and “New Moon” delivers the much-anticipated third novel in this engrossing series. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella Swan once again finds herself surrounded by danger.

  
  
  

• New moon

  I FELT LIKE I WAS TRAPPED IN ONE OF THOSE TERRIFYING NIGHTMARES… For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them read more …
  
  

  I FELT LIKE I WAS TRAPPED IN ONE OF THOSE TERRIFYING NIGHTMARES… For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning. . . . Legions of readers entranced by the New York Times bestseller Twilight are hungry for the continuing story of star-crossed lovers Bella and Edward. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural spin. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

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• Twilight

  In this exquisite fantasy, Bella adores beautiful Edward, and he returns her love. But Edward must control the blood lust she arouses in him because–he’s a vampire. This deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful novel captures the struggle between defying instincts and satisfying desires.

  
  
  

Garth Nix

• Abhorsen

  The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, leaving only Lirael to stop the Destroyer. If Orannis’s unspeakable powers are unleashed, it will mean the end of all life.

  
  
  

• Lirael: daughter of the Clayr
  Who is Lirael? Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father’s identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr’s Glacier. She doesn’t even have the Sight — the ability to See into the present and possible futures — that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands  read more …
  
  
  Who is Lirael? Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father’s identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr’s Glacier. She doesn’t even have the Sight — the ability to See into the present and possible futures — that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil — one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clay; and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Sabriel, Garth Nix draws readers deeper into the magical landscape of the Old Kingdom and weaves a spellbinding tale of discovery, destiny, and danger. read less …
  
  
• Sabriel

  With this first installment of his “New York Times” bestselling Abhorsen trilogy, Nix exploded onto the fantasy scene as a rising star in a novel that takes readers to a world where the line between the living and the dead isn’t always clear. Now available in this new trade paperback edition geared for older readers.

  
  
  

James Patterson

• Maximum ride: the angel experiment

  From Death Valley, California, to the bowels of the New York City subway system, 14-year-old Max leads her feisty “family” on a journey of action, adventure, and soul-seeking in this #1 “New York Times” bestselling series debut.

  
  
  

Tamora Pierce

• Trickster’s choice

  A New York Times Bestseller Alianne – known as Aly – has a good life. Her father is second in command of Tortall’s spies. Her mother is the most famous knight in the country. Aly spends her time helping her father decode messages and, to her mother’s dismay, dyeing her hair blue. But everything changes when, on a solo boat ride, Aly is captured by pirates and ends up a slave to the Balitangs read more …
  
  

  A New York Times Bestseller Alianne – known as Aly – has a good life. Her father is second in command of Tortall’s spies. Her mother is the most famous knight in the country. Aly spends her time helping her father decode messages and, to her mother’s dismay, dyeing her hair blue. But everything changes when, on a solo boat ride, Aly is captured by pirates and ends up a slave to the Balitangs, a noble family on the Copper Isles.

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• Trickster’s queen

  In a time of fear, the One Who I Promised will come to the raka, bearing glory in her train and justice in her hand… She will be twice royal, wise and beloved, a living emblem of truth to her people. The native people of the Copper Isles, the raka, know that the ancient prophecy handed down by their trickster god is on the brink of coming to pass. But what they don’t know is that all their ho read more …
  
  

  In a time of fear, the One Who I Promised will come to the raka, bearing glory in her train and justice in her hand… She will be twice royal, wise and beloved, a living emblem of truth to her people. The native people of the Copper Isles, the raka, know that the ancient prophecy handed down by their trickster god is on the brink of coming to pass. But what they don’t know is that all their hopes rest on the slender shoulders of Aly Homewood-formerly Alianne of Pirate’s Swoop. From daughter of the powerful to slave in a foreign land, Aly is also a pivotal leader in the underground movement to put a new queen on the throne. Witty, intelligent, and a talented spy, Aly is used to staying two steps ahead of the action. But with new adversaries-and a faltering romance-Aly is blind to the threat that lurks right under her nose. What will happen if the queen-to-be is lost? In this dramatic sequel to Trickster’s Choice, Tamora Pierce examines the power of loyalty, family, and friendship in the face of adversity. And in doing so, she gives us the stories of three unforgettable young women discovering who they are and who they want to become. Book jacket.

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Jonathan Stroud

• Ptolemy’s gate

  
  
  

• The amulet of Samarkand

  
  
  

• The golem’s eye

  
  
  

Patricia C. Wrede

• Calling on dragons: the enchanted forest chronicles

  
  
  

• Dealing with dragons
  This young adult fantasy novel has become a modern classic. Rather than marry a boring prince, Princess Cimerone runs away from her kingdom and becomes an assistant to the dragon Kazul. “School Library Journal” Best Book of 1990.
  
  
• Searching for dragons
  This time the wicked wizards are draining power from the Enchanted Forest. “This riotous sequel to” Dealing with Dragons evinces the same wacky wit and skewed fairy-tale elements with the addition of a touch of romance. Once again, Wrede offers a story that will delight fantasy fans, particularly those who have relished Cimorene’s adventures in the first book of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles.”– read more …
  
  
  This time the wicked wizards are draining power from the Enchanted Forest. “This riotous sequel to” Dealing with Dragons evinces the same wacky wit and skewed fairy-tale elements with the addition of a touch of romance. Once again, Wrede offers a story that will delight fantasy fans, particularly those who have relished Cimorene’s adventures in the first book of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles.”–”Booklist read less …