Search Results: Tween Fiction from I Cannot Live Without Books

Amari and the NIght Brothers by B.B. Alston
Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good.
So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closit containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she's certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton -- if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real.
Now she must compete for a spot against kids who've known about magice their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can't seem to escape their intense scrutingy and doubt -- especially once her own supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed "illegal." With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her classmates thinking she's an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn't stick it… Read More

Among the Impostors (Shadow Children Series, Book #2) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Luke Garner is terrified.
Out of hiding for the first time in his life, he knows that any minute one of his new classmates at Hendricks School for Boys could discover his secret: that he's a third child passing as the recently deceased Lee Grant. And in a society where it's illegal for families to have more than two children, being a third child means certain death at the hands of the dreaded Population Police.
His first experience outside the safety of his home is bewildering. There's not a single window anywhere in the school; Luke can't tell his classmates apart (even as they subject him to brutal hazing); and the teachers seem oblivious to it all.
Desperate to fit in, Luke endures the confusion and teasing until he discovers an unlocked door to the outside, and a chance to understand what is reall going on. But to take this chance -- to find out the secrets of Hendricks -- Luke will need to put aside his fears and… Read More

Among the Barons (Shadow Children Series, Book #4) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
As a third child in a society that allows only two children per family, Luke Garner was in hiding for the first twelve years o his life. Then he was given the freedom of an identity card that had belonged to Lee Gran, a Baron (a member of the highset class of society), and was sent to boarding school as Lee. But now, just when things are finally starting to go right, Lee's little brother, Smits, arrives at school, and Luke finds himself caught in a web of lies that gets more complex with every passing day -- and possibly even lethal. Can Luke trust the grief-stricken Smits to keep Luke's secret? And can he trust Smit's menacing bodyguard, Oscar?
Luke finds that living among the Barons puts him in the deadliest danger he has ever faced.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2003

Among the Hidden (Shadow Children Series, Book #1) by Margaret peterson Haddix
Luke is a "shadow child" -- a third son in a society that allows only two children per family -- and the penalties for breaking the Population Law are severe. Luke has learned to hide, but when a new housing development replaces the woods next to his family's farm, he is no longer even allowed to go outside. He spends every day alone in his attic room -- until he sees a girl's face in the window of a house where he knows two children already live.
Meeting Jen opens a new world to Luke. Jen is connected via the internet to other shadow children, and is planning a rally to enable thirds like her and Luke to take their place in society. Luke is excited by the hope that Jen holds, but can a twelve-year-old successfully challenge a totalitarian regime?
In this thought-provoking page-turner, Margaret Peterson Haddix looks at one possible not-so-distant futuer -- and its impact on the human spirit.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young… Read More

Among the Betrayed (Shadow Children Series, Book #3) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
What does it mean to save yourself? In a society that allows no more than two children per family under penalty of death, third children are forced into hiding, or to live with false identity papers. In Among the Impostors, Nina Idi was arrested for treason for supposedly trying to trick the Population Police into arresting other students she waid were illegal third children. Now she faces torture or death -- unless she agrees to betray three other imprisoned third children. Her dilemma intensifies when she meets the prisoners -- who are only tin, nine, and six.
As she did so brilliantly in Among the Hidden and Among the Impostors, Margaret Peterson Haddix once again brings readers to a world in which nothing is as it seems -- a world in which an imprisonment leads to an adventure of mind, body, and spirit.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2002

Children of Exile (Children of Exile Series, Book #1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
For the past twelve years, the Freds have raised Rosi, her younger brother, Bobo, and the other children of their town, saying it is too dangerous for them to stay with their parents. But now all the children are being sent back home. Since Rosi is the oldest, everyone's looking to her with questions she doesn't have the answers to. She'd always trusted the Freds completely, but now she's not so sure.
And their home is nothing like she'd expected, like nothing the Freds had prepared them for.
In the first book in a new series by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Rosi must decide what she's willing to risk to save her family -- and maybe even all of humanity.
SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, HARDCOVER, 1ST EDITION, LATER PRINTING, 2016

Children of Refuge (Children of Exile Series, Book #2) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
It's been barely a day since Edwy arrived home from the mysterious Fredtown and met his parents for the first time. And already he finds himself snatched away again -- this time to a place called Refuge City. There, nobody seems to care what happens to him. And he's still not allowed to ask questions.
Alone and confused, Edwy seeks out other children brought back from the Freds. He soon discovers that both the Freds and his real family have secrets, and that Rosi and all the other friends he left behind are trapped in a dangerous place.
Edwy's always thought of himself as a troublemaker. But in this second installment of the Children of Exile trilogy, Edwy has to wonder -- can he now use his skills to find a way out of trouble?
SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, HARDCOVER, 1ST EDITION, 3RD PRINTING, 2017

Children of Jubilee (Children of Exile Series, Book #3) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Since the Enforcers raided Refuge City, Rosi, Edwy, and the others are captured and forced to work as slave labor on an alien planet, digging up strange pearls. Weak and hungry, none of them are certain they will make it out of this alive.
But Edwy's tech-savvy sister, Kiandra, has always been the one with all the answers, and so they turn to her. Now, however, in this jaw-dropping finale of the Children of Exile series, Kiandra realizes that she can't find her way out of this one on her own, and they all might need to rely on young Cana and her alien friend if they are to survive.
SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, HARDCOVER, 1ST EDITION, 3RD PRINTING, 2018

City of the Plague God (Sik and the Dragon Goddess) by Sarwat Chadda
Sikander "Sik" Aziz has a frantically busy life working in his parents' deli in Manhattan after school and on weekends. Sure, he misses game night with his friends and he wishes Daoud, a vain aspiring actor who is supposed to be an employee, would pull his weight. But Sik is dedicated to keeping his immigrant parents' American dream alive. After all, there's no one else they can count on now that their eldest son, Mo, is gone.
Mo loved Iraq, where he was born, and taught Sik all about ancient Mesopotamia and its mythology. As young boys, they even played at being Gilgamesh, the greatest hero of all time, and Enkidu, his trusty sidekick, battling make-believe monsters till dinnertime. All this role-playing becomes painfully real when Nergal, the ancient god of disease, crashes into Sik's life. Nergal is seeking a treasure he thinks Mo stole from Iraq, and if he doesn't get it, he will unleash a supernatural plague across New York… Read More

A Crystal of Time (School of Good and Evil Series, Book #5) by Soman Chainani
A false king has seized Camelot's throne, sentencing Tedros, the true king, to death. While Tedros' queen, Agatha, narrowly escapes the same fate, Sophie is caught in King Rhian's trap. With her wedding to Rhian fast approaching, she's forced to play a dangerous game, her friends' lives hanging in the balance. All the while, King Rhian's dark plans for Camelot are taking shape.
As the past comes back to haunt the present, secrets long buried will be unearthed and enemies reawakened. But the greatest enemy is time. Now the students of the School for Good and Evil must find a way to restore Tedros to the throne before their stories -- and the future of the Endless Woods -- are rewritten forever.
Harper, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2019

Dawn of the Jaguar (Shadow Bruja Series, Book #2) by J.C. Cervantes
Shadow BGruja Ren Santiago was relentlessly pursued by the evil Aztec Lords of Night, who claimed that she was destined to be their queen, a destiny she wasn't willing to accept. So she chose death instead.
Too bad death wasn't the answer to her problems. Ren soon realizes she must return to the land of the living to make things right. Unfortunately, that means negotiating with Ixtab, queen of the underworld. Ixtab offers her seven days aboveground in exchange for the discarded crown of jade and shadow. If Ren fails, she will return to the darkness for eternity. Ren agrees, knowing full well that she also has to save her friends Marco, Monty, and Edison and, while she's at it, put those pesky Lords of Night back to sleep forever.
The only problem is, Ren lost her shadow magic and time rope when she lost her life. How will Ren manage to accomplish what feels impossible? The answer lies not in manipulating shadows or time, but in… Read More

Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities Series, Book #3) by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster is ready to fight back.
Her talents are getting stronger and with the elusive Black Swan group ignoring her calls for help, she's determined to find her kidnappers -- before they come after her again.
But a daring mistake leaves the Lost Cities teetering on the edge of war -- and causes many to fear that Sophie has finally gone too far. With her world turned against her, Sophie is forced to rely on her friends, even though it means putting their lives in serious danger. And the deeper they search, the farther the conspiracy stretches, proving that Sophie's most deadly enemy might be closer than she realizes.
In this nail-biting third book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must fight the flames of rebellion before they destroy everyone and everything she loves.
Aladdin, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2014

Exile (Keeper of the Lost Cities Series, Book #2) by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster thought she was safe. Settled into her home at Havenfield, surrounded by friends, and using her unique telepathic abilities to train Silveny -- the first female alicorn ever seen in the Lost Cities -- her life finally seemed to be coming together.
But Sophie's kidnappers are still out there. And when Sophie discovers new messages and clues from the mysterious Black Swan group, she's forced to take a terrifying risk -- one that puts everyone in incredible danger.
As long-buried secrets rise to the surface, it's once again up to Sophie to uncover hidden memories -- before someone close to her is lost forever.
In this second book of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must journey to the darkest corners of her luminous world.
Aladdin, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2013

Fall of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
What rises.... must fall
Two brothers.
One Good.
One Evil.
In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty.
But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken? Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?
The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with Rise of the School for Good and Evil brings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.
Harper, Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, 2023

The Fire Keeper (Storm Runner Series, Book #2) by J.C. Cervantes
Zane Obispo's new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can't control his newfound fire skills (inherited from his father, the Maya god Hurakan, who's now in prison); there's a painful rift between him and his dog ever since she became a hellhound; and he doesn't know what to do with his feelings for his shape-shifter friend, Brooks.
But Zane has to put all that aside to carry out his plan to rescue Hurakan, a plan that is thwarted when he discovers that his island sanctuary is actually a prison he can't escape. To make matters worse, he learns that by writing the book about his misadventures with the Maya gods, he unintentionally put other godborns at risk. Unless he can find them before the gods do, they will be hunted down and killed. In a race against time, Zane must make the impossible choice to save the godborns or his father, who is in greater danger… Read More

Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book #7) by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster doesn't know what -- or whom -- to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst mistake can be focusing on the wrong threat.
But when the Neverseen prove that Sophie is far more vulnerable than she ever imagined, she realizes it's time to change the rules. Her powerful abilities can only protect her so much. To face down ruthless enemies, she must learn to fight.
Unfortunately, battle training can't help a beloved friend who's facing a whole different danger -- where the only solution involves one of the biggest risks Sophie and her friends have ever taken. And the distraction might be exactly what the villains have been waiting for. Sophie mus let the past and present blur together because the deadliest secrets are always the ones that got erased.
Aladdin, Hardcover, 1st Edition, 2nd Printing, 2018

Fury of the Dragon Goddess (Sik and the Dragon Goddess, Book #2) by Sarwat Chadda
What would you do if you could change the past? What mistakes would you correct? What injustices would you prevent from ever happening? What do you want more than anything?
There's only one thing Sikander Aziz wants: to have his brother, Mo, back.
When Sik gets his hands on the mythic tablet of destinies, his wish is granted. Sik is overjoyed.... until he learns that it's not only his brother's destiny he changed, but everyone's.
The more Sik tries to fix things, the more things fall apart, leading to a confrontation with Lugal, the god of insanity. Lugal wants to use the tablet to avenge the betrayal he suffered at the hands of the other gods long, long ago. He intends to resurrect his mother, Tiamat, the primordal dragon goddess, and unleash destruction on a cosmic scale.
It's up to Sik, the more-badass-than-ever Belet, and his new demonic bestie, Rabisu, to save not just the day but existence itself and prove once and… Read More

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Every year the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.
One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. As Luna's thirteenth birthday approaches, her magic begins to emerge -- with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. Deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby. A volcano, quiet for centuries, rumbles just beneath the earth's surface.… Read More

The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf
Suraya is delighted when her witch grandmother gifts her a pelesit. She names her ghostly companion Pink, and the two quickly become inseparable. But Suraya doesn't know that pelesits have a dark side -- and they are not above hurting others to ensure their master's happiness.
Pink never knew what true friendship was until he met Suraya. But when Suraya starts making human friends, Pink feels the sting of betrayal, and jealousy begins to overtake him.
Soon Pink's shadows threaten to consume them both, and Suraya and Pink must find enough light to survive before they are3 lost to the darkness.
Harper, HJardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2020

Ice Dragon (Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly Graphic Novel Series, Book #6) by Jordan Quinn
Ruskin and his friends travel to Flatfrost for the Winter Festival, which is extra special this year because the legendary, ancient ice dragon has appeared. Being thousands of years old, the ice dragon is perhaps the only living creature who knew the original dragon king. She also unknowingly holds an important piece to the puzzle of who the dark forces are that have been plotting against Ruskin all along. Can Ruskin and his friends uncover the secret and keep the ice dragon safe?
Little Simon, Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, 2021