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The Lucy Variations
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Rich teen piano prodigy manages pressure, older crushes.
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Sara Zarr
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Blythewood: The Blythewood Tales, Book 1
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Girl fights mythical beings in thrilling school fantasy.
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Carol Goodman
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The True Adventures of Nicolo Zen
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Solid historical fiction, great for classical music lovers.
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Nicholas Christopher
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Open Road Summer
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Sweet tale of love and friendship on the road to stardom.
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Emery Lord
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What Light
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Charming, sweet, but bland holiday romance.
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Jay Asher
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2016
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The Kingdom of Back
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Mozart's sister steps up in witty historical fantasy.
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Marie Lu
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2020
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The Shadow Hero
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Exciting take on a forgotten Asian American superhero.
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Gene Luen Yang
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2014
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Solo
age 12+
Poignant tale of rock star's son fleeing fame, finding self.
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Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand Hess
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2017
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Anthem
age 12+
Ambitious story of teens' eye-opening road trip in 1969.
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Deborah Wiles
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2019
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