Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2021) Nominees Round Up, April 17 Edition

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The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers / Hachette
Publication Date: October 1, 2019
ISBN: 978-1368048088

Loosely based on William Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, Violet is sent to live with her Uncle Toby in Lyric, Maine after her brother Sam is hospitalized for a suicide attempt. Once there, Violet develops new friendships while trying to learn more about her family history, including searching for a lost shipwreck.

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Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2020) Nominees Round Up, December 12 Edition

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This is our last post of the year, so please excuse the length, we wanted to fit them all in!

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XL by Scott Brown
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date: March 26, 2019
ISBN: 978-1524766245
The morning of his sixteenth birthday, four foot and eleven inches tall Will wishes for two things: a girlfriend and to be taller. After he chickens out of telling his good friend Monica how he really feels, he sees his best friend/step brother kissing her. However, one of his wishes does come true: he starts growing and doesn’t stop. As Will’s life begins to change, he soon realizes that your character matters more than your height.
The concept of the story was unique and told in an interesting way. The plot moves quickly. All of the characters are well-developed and well-rounded. The relationship drama, risk-taking and a little bit of humor make this an engaging read for reluctant readers.
Readers of Rainbow Rowell and John Green will enjoy this fun quick read. It will also appeal to those who enjoyed the slight magical realism of The Opposite of Always by Justin Reynolds.
–Elizabeth Nebeker

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