Best Young Adult Fiction of 2010
DB71734, BR19134
Title: Mockingjay
Author: Collins, Suzanne
Series: Hunger Games, Book 3
Annotation: Katniss Everdeen doesn't know whom to trust after she is coerced
into helping overthrow the oppressive Capitol. District 13 has chosen Katniss as
the Mockingjay -- the symbolic leader of the revolution. Third book in the Hunger
Games series. Sequel to "Catching Fire." Some violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 2010.
DB71260
Title: Incarceron
Author: Fisher, Catherine
Annotation: To free herself from an upcoming arranged marriage, Claudia,
pampered daughter of the warden of Incarceron, plots to help inmate Finn
escape the vast, futuristic prison that has a mind of its own. Some violence and
some strong language. For senior high readers. 2007.
DB71332
Title: As Easy as Falling off the Face of the Earth
Author: Perkins, Lynne R
Annotation: Ry falls off the face of the earth when his train departs without him
after an unscheduled stop somewhere in Montana. Mishaps abound but Ry
remains optimistic during his long journey with a friendly stranger who drives him
home. For grades 6-9. 2010.
DB71981
Title: Behemoth
Author: Westerfield, Scott
Series: Leviathan Trilogy, Book 2
Annotation: After Austrian prince Alek saves the great airship Leviathan twice, he
and Deryn evade the Germans by taking the vessel to Constantinople. On their
mission they face a new kind of genetically engineered warship. Second book in
the Leviathan Trilogy. Sequel to "Leviathan." For senior high readers. 2010.
DB71674
Title: Fever Crumb
Author: Reeve, Phillip
Series: Hungry City Chronicles, Book 5
Annotation: Future London, England, before the era of the Hungry City
Chronicles. Fourteen-year-old foundling Fever Crumb leaves the protection of the
logical-thinking Dr. Crumb for an assignment with archaeologist Kit Solent.
Fever's suspected heritage endangers her life and sends her questing for her
true identity. Violence. For grades 6-9. 2009. Fifth book in the Hungry City
Chronicles.
DB71214
Title: Before I Fall
Author: Oliver, Lauren
Annotation: Popular high school student Samantha dies in a car crash but wakes
up alive the next morning. She must relive her last day repeatedly until she
discovers why she has been given this chance. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2010.
DB71441
Title: Ship Breaker
Author: Bacigalupi, Paolo
Annotation: Teenaged Nailer scavenges precious copper wiring from grounded
oil tankers with his crewmates, but when he finds a beached clipper ship and a
beautiful girl trapped inside, he must decide whether to strip the materials or
rescue the girl. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2010.
DB72090
Title: Reckless
Author: Funke, Cornelia
Annotation: After their father disappears, Jacob and Will Reckless look out for
each other. For years Jacob does not share his discovery of a magical mirror that
transports him to a warring world populated by witches, fairies, and dwarfs. But
Will follows him there -- with dire consequences. For grades 5-8. 2010.
Translated by Oliver Latsch. First book in a new series.
DB/RC70791, BR18878
Title: After Ever After
Author: Sonnenblick, Jordan
Series: Alper Family, Book 2
Annotation: Jeffrey Alper makes a deal with best friend and fellow cancer
survivor Tad: in return for math tutoring, Jeffrey will help Tad learn to walk again
before eighth-grade graduation. Meanwhile, Jeffrey falls for new girl Lindsey. For
grades 5-8. 2010. Sequel to "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie." Second book in
the Alper family series.
DB72478
Title: Beautiful Darkness
Author: Garcia, Kami
Series: Beautiful Creatures or Caster Chronicles, Book 2
Annotation: After the tragic loss of her uncle Macon, Lena pulls away from Ethan,
straining their relationship. While Ethan ventures further into Lena's dangerous
world of Casters, Lena struggles to learn whether her fate lies with darkness or
light. Second book in the series. Sequel to "Beautiful Creatures." For senior high
readers. 2010.
DB/RC70627
Title: Heist Society
Author: Carter, Ally
Annotation: Katarina Bishop leaves her family's notorious thieving business for a
normal teenage life at boarding school. But when her father is suspected of
stealing from a mobster, Kat plans a dangerous heist to save him from
retribution. For senior high readers. Commercial audiobook. 2010.
DB72039
Title: Mistwood
Author: Cypess, Leah
Annotation: Prince Rokan takes shape-shifter Isabel from the safety of the forest
to his court, where she serves as his bodyguard. But she does not remember
how to use her powers and struggles with her feelings for the prince. Some
violence. For senior high readers. 2010.
DB71302
Title: Scarlett Fever
Author: Johnson, Maureen
Series: Scarlett Martin, Book 2
Annotation: Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Martin's job as an assistant to theatrical
agent Mrs. Amberson puts her at the beck and call of demanding teen Broadway
star Chelsea Biggs. Meanwhile tension mounts at school and in Scarlett's
relationships with boys. Second Scarlett Martin book. Sequel to "Suite Scarlett."
For senior high readers. 2010.
DB71418, BR18998
Title: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
Author: Meyer, Stephenie
Series: Twilight
Annotation: Seattle. Fifteen-year old Bree Tanner doesn't know whom to trust as
Riley's army of newborn vampires attacks the Cullens and Bella. Bree struggles
to learn the truth before time runs out. Companion to the Twilight series. Some
violence. For senior high readers. 2010.
DB71949
Title: Torment
Author: Kate, Lauren
Annotation: Fallen angel Daniel negotiates an eighteen-day truce with Cam, a
demon. They work together against enemies of Daniel's girlfriend Lucinda,
including the outcasts -- angels shunned by both heaven and hell. Meanwhile
Luce shelters at a school for angel descendants. Sequel to "Fallen." Some
violence. For senior high readers. 2010.
DB72072
Title: White Cat
Author: Black, Holly
Series: Curse Workers, Book 1
Annotation: Cassel Sharpe discovers that his older brothers used their curseworking skills to have him carry out their criminal schemes -- and then they stole
his memories. But Cassel figures out a way to turn his brothers' evil machinations
against them. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2010. First book in the
Curse Workers series.
Rachel Bussan, 6/2011