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The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. 384 pages. Ages 12 and up. Intense, dramatic and supremely entertaining, this story takes place at a time when the USA has collapsed.
This has created a power vacuum, which has been filled with a country called Panem, brutally ruling over 12 districts spread over North America. Each year 24 teenagers are selected to participate in The Hunger Games, which are a series of brutal, fight to the death contests, that are televised throughout Panem. When 16 year old Katniss’ younger sister is selected to be in the games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She is granted her wish, and is teamed up with Peeta, a seemingly mild mannered yet brilliant teenage boy. Together, they must continually find ways to survive, by out-witting and out-fighting the brutal teams they are matched against. This is an intense page turner that boys can not put down.
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The Boys From Brooklyn: The Great Robbery. Salvatore Tomasi. 148 pages. Ages 10-14. Boys won't be able to put down this entertaining story of eight boys getting themselves into all sorts of predicaments. It's the summer of 1974. Nicky and his friends are typical young teenage boys growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y. The summertime living is easy and filled with fun, laughs and drama: Stickball. Johnny on the Pony. The fireworks. Terror in the train yard. Fights. Yes, the summertime living is easy until Tommy dares the boys to do something risky. Something that can screw them up for the rest of their lives. Themes such as friendship, competing, father-son relations, mom's guiding hand, ratting on your friends, and "doing the right thing" unfold in a real life and boy-friendly style. Boys will connect with Nicky, Frankie, Abe, Rob, Tommy, Zach, Victor and Jimmy. They might even learn an important lesson about peer pressure, but don't tell him! In Stock. $7.95
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Stormbreaker, by Anthony Horowitz. 256 pages. Ages 10-14. This is a fantastic action-adventure story, laced with intrigue and mystery from beginning to end. 14 year old Alex Rider’s Uncle and caregiver has just been killed, supposedly in a car crash. He had been Alex’s only true parent, since his father and mother died when he was a baby. Strange people come to the funeral, Alex sees some things he shouldn’t, and he is thrust into the type of non - stop danger that only James Bond can appreciate. Fortunately for Alex, he is muscular, athletic, and his uncle had him unwittingly trained in self defense and outdoor survival techniques. Alex is recruited by the British spy agency, MI 6, to find out the truth behind his uncle’s death, Russian assassins, Egyptian terrorists, and what the mysterious Stormbreaker computers are all about. The book is well paced throughout, and hard to put down. In stock, $8.99.
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Branded Outlaw, by L. Ron Hubbard. 114 pages. Ages 12 and up. This is an action filled, fast paced western tale of a gunslinger named Lee Weston, trying to bring his father’s killer to justice. Lee receives his father’s desperate letter, pleading for help against the local bad guy named Dodge. When Lee arrives at his father’s ranch, he finds him dead, and immediately starts hunting down the suspected killer. Lee approaches the sheriff, trying to find out where Dodge is. The sheriff isn’t much help, and as Lee gallops off, the shooting starts. Lee barely survives, and is quickly branded an outlaw by the town people, led by Dodge. He hides out, and is nursed back to health by a beautiful and mysterious woman. After Lee regains his strength, he again starts the hunt for Dodge, but starts to suspect he may be looking for the wrong man! Lee is ambushed and manages to survive again. With the help of the sheriff, he sets a trap for the real killers, leading to a rip-roaring shoot-‘em-up ending that will leave boys breathless. This is a great story for boys that like lots of action and a strong male character. In stock.
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The Call of the Wild, by Jack London. Ages 10-14. 160 pages. Considered to be London’s finest work, this gritty and intense adventure saga is a classic that boys enjoy. Buck is a proud and strong dog that is betrayed and sold into hard slavery as a sled dog. The Alaskan gold rush is on, and Buck and other dogs are transported into Alaska, and trained to pull sleds for men anxious to find gold in the vast and dangerous Alaskan wilderness. Buck quickly adapts in the wild, and learns to defend himself against other vicious sled dogs, and cruel humans. He becomes the leader of the pack, and is again sold to another group of men looking for Alaskan gold. These men push the dogs too hard, and Buck finally refuses to obey. He is nearly beaten to death, and is saved by a man named John Thorton. Buck once again thrives under the love and care of his new master, which develops into a loving relationship between a man and his beloved dog. Buck returns the favor of having his life saved, by saving Thorton from drowning in an ice cold fast moving river. Despite being at peace, Buck hears the call of the wild from wolves in the forest, and starts to run with one of these wolves. After returning back to Thorton’s camp, he witnesses the result of a vicious attack on the camp by the Yeehat Indians. After Buck discovers his beloved master’s lifeless body, he takes his revenge on the Yeehats. Buck once again hears the call of the wild, and finishes out his life in the Alaskan forest with a family of wolves. London’s writing is both eloquent and provocative. This is a searing and bittersweet story of survival, outstanding for boys who like outdoor adventure and dogs. $4.99. In stock.
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Spy Killer, by L.Ron Hubbard. 102 pages. Ages 12 and up. This cloak and dagger tale is set in the 1930's in Shanghai, China. Japanese armed forces have invaded China, and American naval forces have been positioned between Japan and China. Kurt Reid is a rough and tough American sailor, wrongly accused of murder. He escapes from his ship and flees to Shanghai. Kurt saves the life of a beautiful and mysterious Russian woman named Varinka, who is not what she appears to be. Kurt is then captured by Chinese intelligence services, and blackmailed into assassinating a Japanese spy. Varinka helps him to escape, but is she setting him up? Set against an exotic locale, this story is rife with action, mystery, espionage and surprise twists and turns. In stock.
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No More Dead Dogs, by Gordon Korman. Comedy. 180 pages. Ages 10-14. This is another story by one of our favorite authors that is funny, entertaining and creative. Wallace Wallace
is the 8th grade football star and has one small problem- he is totally honest. His English teacher asks for a report on the novel Old Shep, My Pal in which the dog dies at the end.
Wallace tells the truth in his report, which is that the book is boring, predictable and sad, and starts a mini-war between himself and the teacher. He gets detention, and the teacher makes him attend the rehearsals for a play on the same novel. Little by little, Wallace transforms the play from a boring version of the novel into a fun rock musical. The story is loaded with funny dialogue, teen speak, with a bit of drama and mystery sprinkled in.
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Under the Black Ensign, by L. Ron Hubbard. 108 pages. Ages 12 and up. This is a swashbuckling, action filled pirate tale set in 1680. Tom Bristol's naval career aspirations are brought to a crashing end when he is forced into slave labor aboard the British warship, HMS Terror. Rebelling against the authoritarian rule of the ship's cruel Admiral, Tom refuses an order, and will face one hundred lashes. Just as his punishment is being meted out, the British ship is attacked by pirates, and Tom escapes and joins the pirate crew. Tom once again finds himself in peril. He kills a pirate planning a mutiny, while defending an odd looking stowaway. The pirate leader punishes Tom by marooning him on a desert island, with only three days of food and water. Tom vows to not only survive, but to seek out his enemies and serve his brand of justice on them. This is a fantastic story for boys that like sea faring adventures and pirate stories. In stock. Click to see the video trailer
Breakin Stones, by Robert Holland. 160 pages. Ages 10-14. Rob has just gone through a growth spurt, and has developed an incredibly powerful and accurate arm. He and his older brother Tom hustle money by betting people that Rob can hit a stone in mid-air by throwing another stone at it, breaking it into little pieces. Rob puts his amazing skill to good use as the new starting pitcher for the local baseball team, and impresses the new girl in town. The story takes a dramatic turn when Rob and his best friend Carl discover the remnants of a boat that has been blown up. They become embroiled in a crime ring that may have corrupted the local police. They find themselves on the receiving end of a murderous hunt by the crime ring, and Rob must use his wits and arm to prevent himself from becoming another crime statistic. Great drama and suspense build to a stunning climax. In stock. $9.95.
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Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick. Ages 10-14. 176 pages. An unusual and entertaining drama, intertwined with comedy, inspirational life lessons and heartbreak. Max is an oversized eigth grader with a learning disability and a father imprisoned for murdering his mother. Kevin is a brainy kid with a sharp wit and a terrible disease that has stunted his growth, and put him in leg braces. Life has dealt both of these boys lousy cards, but fate causes their paths to cross. While they are together, their lives change for the better. They form a strong friendship. Kevin the brain helps Max overcome the learning disability he supposedly has. Max becomes Kevin’s legs, by carrying him around on his shoulders.
Together, they become known as Freak the Mighty. They overcome the bullies, Max’s murderous father, and finally face the awful reality of Kevin’s debilitating illness. A poignant story, enjoyed by boys who like a thought provoking story. $6.99. In stock.
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Tangerine, by Edward Bloor. Drama / Sports. 288 pages. Ages 10-14. This is an unusual dramatic story that will draw your son in, right from the beginning. Compelling themes such as sports and rivalries, being ignored because an older sibling is getting all the attention, friendships and doing the right thing, the burning desire to fit in, discovering a haunting secret that has been hidden for too long and empowerment will keep your son turning the pages. 12 year old Paul Fisher, his older brother and football star, Erik, and their parents have just moved to Tangerine County, Florida. The author quickly provides a sense of foreboding with Paul starting to have flashbacks of something painful that happened to him when he was five, resulting in near blindness. Paul’s eyesight has improved since then, and he has become an excellent soccer goalie. However, he is still considered to be legally blind, and must wear thick glasses. Erik quickly fits in as the new football star for the high school, and Paul becomes the soccer goalie in the middle school. Surreal events start to occur. Paul is kicked off the soccer team, due to insurance regulations regarding handicapped kids playing sports. After a Florida style sinkhole swallows part of the middle school, Paul is transferred into a nearby middle school, populated with a rougher crowd of students. The story continues to unfold vividly. With some help from Mom, Paul is able to join the soccer team. He earns the respect of his tough new friends, by becoming embroiled in a controversial series of events. Paul continues to have painful flashbacks, finally remembering what really happened to him. A riveting, well told and empowering
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The Carnival of Death, by L. Ron Hubbard. 104 pages. Ages 12 and up. The spine tingling opening grabs boys' attention and doesn't let go until the breathless ending. Bob Clark is an undercover narcotics agent and former champion boxer. He is assigned to work undercover at Shreve's carnival, based on an anonymous tip about a drug ring operating inside the carnival. Soon after Clark arrives, he discovers a headless body, and is subsequently attacked. Clark fights off his attacker, who then escapes. Another gruesome murder is discovered, after the carnival head hunters have been mysteriously released from their cages. Are the headhunters the killers? How are they connected to the narcotics ring? This is a fast paced story with plenty of scary action and a great surprise ending. In stock.
Holes, by Luis Sachar. Adventure / Drama. 230 pages. Ages 10-14. This is a school classic that boys actually like to read! An original and captivating story about a young teenager named Stanley who is sent to juvenile detention camp for a theft he did not commit. At the detention camp he meets other so called juvenile delinquents named Zero, Magnet and Armpit. They are forced to mindlessly dig holes in the desert. The book is more intriguing and multi-layered than most. There are several engrossing storylines told in the present and a previous time that climax in a very satisfying ending. Your son will be drawn into Stanley’s new world, his ancestors, his new juvenile delinquent friends, as well as his corrupt captors and their hidden agenda. The author skillfully combines adventure, mystery and suspense to produce an entertaining and thought-provoking story that your son will enjoy, and not soon forget. In Stock. $6.99
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Nothing but the Truth, by Avi. Ages 10-14. 208 pages. This is a school classic that boys actually enjoy reading. The author explores the noble notion of telling the truth in this entertaining story. It is creatively written from the perspective of several different characters in the book, and how each one of them sees the truth. Phillip Malloy is a ninth grader who is on the verge of making the track team. He is failing English, which will prevent him from making the team. Instead of working harder, he blames the teacher. Philip tries to get himself transferred out of the teacher’s class, which will solve all his problems. He starts humming the national anthem, while it is played every morning during English class, which breaks the school’s policy of silence. Philip continues to patriotically hum along every morning, despite pressures from the teacher, assistant principal and principal. The drama unfolds, growing into a local and eventually a national story. The truth is described differently by each of the characters, to try to manipulate events. Philip thinks he has achieved his goal, but the final outcome backfires on him. $6.99 In stock.
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Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card. 336 pages. Ages 10-14. An imaginative sci-fi page turner. This is a great book for boys who are quickly bored, or like science fiction. The intense action starts at the beginning, and does not stop. Ender Wiggin is one of many youngsters who have been bred to be potential military leaders. Earth has barely survived two Alien invasions. The military command is preparing to invade the alien world in far outer space, before they can attack Earth again. Ender Wiggin is one of many boys selected to start battle training in space. Ender is believed to be Earth’s best chance at leading the invasion attack against the aliens. But he first has to survive intense mental and physical battle exercises, attacks by jealous rivals, and psychological attacks by the military command. Vivid and entertaining battle scenes will keep boys turning the pages.
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