The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall

This is a coming of age story for Batty.  It's about mourning loss of special pets, it's about watching older siblings growing up and moving on, it's about taking care of younger siblings and it's about finding your passion.  Perfect series of books for any elementary and middle school library.

The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

A Kestrel is a type of hawk, a bird of prey.  This Kestrel is a great strategist in war and life.   An interesting story.  It's okay.  A war story with romance.

UnHinged by A. G. Howard

Based on the Alice in Wonderlands series but years later and generations later.  There's a war going on and it's spilling over to the regular war.

Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

This is a coming of age story.  Solid story and characters.  The pressures of being a teen and growing up permeate through out the story.

The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith

If you have ever read The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, you'll appreciate this book.  Perfect for any elementary library.  Great connection to culture, animals and one clever little girl.  Enjoy!  I also listened to the audio version that I had checked out from the public library, it too is an enjoyable listen.

Just One Year By Gayle Forman

This cosmopolitan story is filled with romance, danger, mystery and life.  It's a great story about a boy who is finding his way.  It's about family, friendship and finding value in life.  Solid story with solid characters.  Good teen read.  I'm looking forward to book 3.  What will happen next?

The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige

This is a new spin on the Wizard of Oz series.  Not sure who you can trust in this story which makes it pretty exciting.  Solid plot and solid writing.  Enjoy.

Darklight by Lesley Livingston

The author is also the reader if you chose to listen to the audio book.  It's a great series.  I look forward to the next story.

The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms by Chris Colfer

It's a real treat to listen to the story read by Chris Colfer, the author.  Think fractured fairy tales.  Think entertaining.  Great story line, if you enjoy fairy tales this is the story for you.  Enjoy.

Just One Day by Gayle Forman

Great story.  Really a coming of age story.  If you like travel stories and coming of age stories, Also read 12 Blue Envelopes.  I'm looking forward to book 2.  Enjoy.

Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins

This is a fun read and a good audio book as well.  If you are a fan of Hex Hall, same author.  Good read.  Fine for any library.

Dorthy Must Die: Stories by Danielle Paige

If you enjoy Dorothy Must Die, then read this book as you get the backstories of three different characters.  Enjoy.

Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

I had a very hard time reading this book, just because of the subject of abusive relationships.  It's an excellent book.  Right up there with Split.  Very realistic.  It's an important read and yes I would have it in a school library because you never know if it might help someone.  It does end in a positive note.  You can never go wrong with a Sarah Dessen book.  Read the book.  It's hard but read the book.

Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston

It's an entertaining and grown up fairytale.  Kelley seems older then seventeen.  Strong characters, story is light and there is a power play for magic.  Okay for any library.

That Summer by Sarah Dessen

Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

Think back to your favorite teacher.  Read this book.  Class dynamics of different student personalities and an accident in the snow.  We all make a difference one way or another.

Solid characters and a solid story, that is both realistic and a good read.

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

In the world of cell phones and malls, the ancient faeries still thrive and the summer king is looking for his queen.  Always looking.  It's a battle of power.  The story is dark but good.  Good for any personal library or public library.

Winnie: the True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie the Pooh by Sally M. Walker

The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

This is an amazing story and must be read.  Okay, anything by Kate DiCamillo must be read.
Awesome story.  Enjoy perfect for any library.

Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins

A student got me hooked on this series.  It's a magical high school but no owls delivering mail.  Snappy dialog to keep you entertained.  It's a fun read.  Fine for any high school library.  Enjoy.

Mesmerized by Mara Rockliff

Gingerbread for Liberty By Mara Rockliff

The Copper Gauntlet by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

Great conflict with internal good and evil.  Solid story.  Good for any library 6-12.  Enjoy.

Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger

Okay it's steampunk.  But it's funny and adventurous and refreshing.  It's the Victorian age meets Inspector Gadget.  It's fine for any library.  Probably an acquired taste.  It's a fun read.  I'm hooked on this series also.  Looking forward to the next book.

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

I'm hooked.  Great story line.  There is a world that the author has created that becomes believable.

If you like Lord of the Rings, this is the book for you.  Solid story. Solid characters.  Enjoy

White Cat by Holly Black

I always loved the fairytale of the White Cat.  This story becomes a contemporary story.  You don't know who to trust in this family.  I would say this book is more for personal libraries or public libraries.
It's a strong story but a strange story.  I'll probably read book 2.

The Julian Chapter by R. J. Palacio

Read Wonder and then read this story. Well done and strong characters.  There are always more sides to the story.  Perfect to add to any library at any grade level.  Read up,  you'll thank me later.

The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider

A student returned this book to the library and said it was one of her favorites.  It was also the next book that I was going to listen to.  Yes, thank goodness for audio books.  This is an amazing book of a contemporary teen boy.  It's a good book.  It's worth being in a teen library.

The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury

Twylla has lived a sheltered life and that is a lonely life and isolated.  Now she has the attention of two suitors.  Her guard and her prince.    Oh when the secrets come out she faces the threat of death.

It's a page turner.  Lots of romance.  Not a strong character as she is naive.  The queen is the one who is strong.  Watch out for the dangerous queen.  Enjoy!

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Another page turner this one is.  Heavy on the romance and teasing.  Solid characters.  Get this book and it will fly off the shelves.  Lots of drama and it works.  Looking forward to continue reading the series.  Enjoy.

Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray

Awesome sequel!!!!!! And if you listen to the audio book, you are in for a treat!  The 1920's is rocking with people with special talents.    Enjoy!  You'll thank me later!  Oh and read The Fire Horse Girl before you do.  You'll thank me for that later.  Enjoy!

The Fire Horse Girl by Kay Honeyman

This is a great story.  Would be great for any shelf in any library.  Enjoy.

Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige

It's a whole revised story bringing the land of Oz up to speed.  The beloved characters are now dangerous demented bad people.  There are also some f*bombs.  I would say okay for personal libraries or public libraries, not sure I would have in a high school library.  It's a dark story.