Candor by Pam Bachorz

In the town of Candor, the Messages keep everyone in line. Families move in to the area, hoping the subliminal suggestions (Respectful space in every place; Academics are the key to success; Never keep secrets from your parents) will help mold their children into something "better". In a matter of days, the teen starts to obey the Messages without even knowing why. Once cherished items, (skateboards, art supplies, and M&Ms), are thrown in the garbage by their owners. The town is quiet, safe, and seemingly perfect since all of its citizens obey the Messages.
But Oscar Banks knows the truth. He is the son of the founder of Candor. And he has found a way to counter-act the Messages. And he’ll provide you with this secret…for a price.

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Reality Check by Peter Abrahams

Cody is not the smartest kid in his high school, and he's definitely not the richest. But he is the star quarterback and he does have an awesome girlfriend. Clea may live in a mansion, but she gets Cody and they enjoy each other's company. In fact, one day they are enjoying it a little *too* much and Clea's father walks in on them. The next time Clea talks to Cody, she tells him that her father is pulling her out of their school in Little Bend, Colorado and transferring her to a private school -- in Vermont.

Cody says a few unkind words, Clea is shipped across the country, and life goes on. Then one morning, he sees the newspaper in the local coffee shop - the front page has Clea's picture on it with the headline "MISSING GIRL". Cody immediately gets in his truck and drives to Vermont, hoping to solve the mystery of what happened to Clea.

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After by Amy Efaw

Devon is a good student, a good soccer player, and despite her flaky, immature mother, an all around good person. So why would she give birth to a baby and throw him in the trashcan outside their apartment? Would a "good person" really do this? Slowly, we learn what was going through Devon's mind as she made this life altering decision.

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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

In this second novel of the Hunger Games trilogy, we return to the world ruled by the Capitol. Katniss Everdeen has returned to District 12. She knows that surviving the games the previous year has changed her forever, but she hopes she can move on. But then the President shows up in her living room, threatening her family and her friends. Suzanne Collins manages to pack just as much excitement, suspense, and action into this amazing sequel.

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The Color of Earth by Kim Dong Hwa

In rural Korea, some time ago, young Ehwa lived with her widowed mother. She is an innocent child, believing everything she is told by her friends and many days she wanders home, deep in thought about their stories. But soon her mother sets her straight, the rain comes, and Ehwa feels a little older. Ehwa and her mother have this beautiful relationship and while the book mostly focuses on Ehwa's coming-of-age story, there is a large part devoted to her mother and her life as a widow in a small town.

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King of the Screwups by K.L. Going

Liam Gellar is cool without even trying – his mother is a retired super-model, his father is a successful and wealthy businessman. Liam has always grown up in the spotlight, and now at age 17, he is Mr. Popular. Unfortunately, he’s let it get to his head. After a night of wild partying, Liam and his father have a falling out, ending with Liam being kicked out of the house. Liam ends up having to go live with his gay, glam rocker Uncle Pete. While there, he decides he will reinvent himself in this new town – he will do everything possible to be un-cool and unpopular. But making everyone think you’re a “loser” is harder than it sounds!

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