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Here I Am by Jonathan Safran Foer is a novel that describes the last few months of a marriage. Jacob and Julia Bloch, a couple in their early 40s, have been drifting apart for years when a betrayal throws their union into acute crisis. As they determine next steps, tragedies unfold in their extended family and in the Middle East, where the aftermath of an earthquake threatens Israel's existence.

Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler is a coming-of-age story set in New York City. Over the course of a year, 22-year-old Tess, a girl straight out of small-town middle America, arrives in New York City, creates a niche for herself in the glitzy, fast-paced Manhattan restaurant scene, falls in love, and has her heart broken.

Runaway orphan Elizabeth learns about life as a misfit pirate, being brave, and finding a true home in this adventurous and heartwarming series. Tighten your sword belt and get ready for a wild ride as Elizabeth journeys the high seas, investigates a mystery with her friends, and sneaks aboard a ship to find treasure. 

The Robyn Hood series follows the crusades of thirteen-year-old Robyn Hood, an orphan and benevolent thief who uses her masterful skills to help people in need by taking from those who prey on the weak and innocent. With the help of her ragtag band of sidekicks, the Hoods, Robyn seeks justice against an urban backdrop of mystery, danger, and suspense.

Ava’s father has always dreamed of owning his own amusement park. The local townspeople are thrilled when he reopens Ursula’s Funland, until creepy things start happening. Are the ghosts of those who died in a long-ago accident haunting the park? Determined to save the park for her dad, Ava teams up with Oliver—a strange but kind boy who has lived by the park all his life. Together, they try to hunt down whomever—or whatever—is causing all the trouble.

Aspiring activist Sylvie Schwartz dreams of saving the world. If only the world would cooperate. This series will appeal to kids who want to make a difference, dream big, and want to do great things. (It will also appeal to anyone who loves ice cream sundaes or sweet slobbery puppies.)

Twelve-year-old Olivia is psychic! She wants to help people with her gift. With her friend Sebastian’s help, she creates a blog called Clairvoyant Claire on which she posts her predictions. At first, people do not believe her. But each vision earns new respect for Clairvoyant Claire!