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Midnighters Series
#1 The Secret Hour

by Scott Westerfeld

After moving to Bixby, Oklahoma, Jessica learns that she is one of a group of people who have special abilites that help them fight ancient creatures living in an hour hidden at midnight, creatures that want to destroy Jess.
383 p. (F WES Bestseller Section) Sequel.

I really liked this book. It brings a lot of the genres into it. It keeps your mind in control while letting you guess at the same time. A good, quick read.
- Rebecca Dennis, class of 2008

The House of the Scorpion

by Nancy Farmer

In a future wher humans despise cclones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El Patron, the 142-year-old drug lord. 380 pages.
(F FAR Bestseller Section)

This book was incredibly outstanding with science fiction and surprise. Once you start this book you will be able to read almost anysthing. The House of the Scorpion is a perfect "time-spender!" - S.S.

Uglies

by Scott Westerfeld

Tally is faced with a difficult choice when her new friend Shay decides to risk life on the outside rather than submit to the forced operation that turns 16-year-old girls into gorgeous beauties and realizes that there is a whole new side to the pretty world that she doesn't like. 425 pages (F WES)

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Dancing With an Alien

by Mary Logue

Branko is an alien who has come to Earth to find a mate in order to save his planet. Tonia is a young woman who falls in love with Branko, but can she give up her world for his? 134 pages.
(F LOG)

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The Big Empty

by J.B. Stephens

After half of the world's population is killed by a plague, seven teenagers seek a better life in a nightmarish future by deciphering coded messages and trying to avoid the Slashers.
204 pages. (F STE)

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Ender's Game

by Orson Scott Cart

Ender, who is the result of genetic experimentation, may be the military genius Earth needs in its war against an alien enemy.
226 pages. (F CAR)

Awesome plot, many sudden turns, interesting. Lots of action, but it'll make you think. -Kenneth Bryson, Class of 2009
(Note: this review is for the sequel to Ender's Game, Shadow of the Hegemon).