Best Young Adult Fiction of 2010

DB71734, BR19134 Title: Mockingjay Author: Collins, Suzanne Series: Hunger Games, Book 3 Annotation: Katniss Everdeen doesn't know whom to trust after she is coerced into helping overthrow the oppressive Capitol. District 13 has chosen Katniss as the Mockingjay -- the symbolic leader of the revolution. Third book in the Hunger Games series. Sequel to "Catching Fire." Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2010.

DB71260 Title: Incarceron Author: Fisher, Catherine Annotation: To free herself from an upcoming arranged marriage, Claudia, pampered daughter of the warden of Incarceron, plots to help inmate Finn escape the vast, futuristic prison that has a mind of its own. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2007.

DB71332 Title: As Easy as Falling off the Face of the Earth Author: Perkins, Lynne R Annotation: Ry falls off the face of the earth when his train departs without him after an unscheduled stop somewhere in Montana. Mishaps abound but Ry remains optimistic during his long journey with a friendly stranger who drives him home. For grades 6-9. 2010.

DB71981 Title: Behemoth Author: Westerfield, Scott Series: Leviathan Trilogy, Book 2 Annotation: After Austrian prince Alek saves the great airship Leviathan twice, he and Deryn evade the Germans by taking the vessel to Constantinople. On their mission they face a new kind of genetically engineered warship. Second book in the Leviathan Trilogy. Sequel to "Leviathan." For senior high readers. 2010.

DB71674 Title: Fever Crumb Author: Reeve, Phillip Series: Hungry City Chronicles, Book 5 Annotation: Future London, England, before the era of the Hungry City Chronicles. Fourteen-year-old foundling Fever Crumb leaves the protection of the logical-thinking Dr. Crumb for an assignment with archaeologist Kit Solent. Fever's suspected heritage endangers her life and sends her questing for her true identity. Violence. For grades 6-9. 2009. Fifth book in the Hungry City Chronicles.

DB71214 Title: Before I Fall Author: Oliver, Lauren Annotation: Popular high school student Samantha dies in a car crash but wakes up alive the next morning. She must relive her last day repeatedly until she discovers why she has been given this chance. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2010.

DB71441 Title: Ship Breaker Author: Bacigalupi, Paolo Annotation: Teenaged Nailer scavenges precious copper wiring from grounded oil tankers with his crewmates, but when he finds a beached clipper ship and a beautiful girl trapped inside, he must decide whether to strip the materials or rescue the girl. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2010.

DB72090 Title: Reckless Author: Funke, Cornelia Annotation: After their father disappears, Jacob and Will Reckless look out for each other. For years Jacob does not share his discovery of a magical mirror that transports him to a warring world populated by witches, fairies, and dwarfs. But Will follows him there -- with dire consequences. For grades 5-8. 2010. Translated by Oliver Latsch. First book in a new series.

DB/RC70791, BR18878 Title: After Ever After Author: Sonnenblick, Jordan Series: Alper Family, Book 2 Annotation: Jeffrey Alper makes a deal with best friend and fellow cancer survivor Tad: in return for math tutoring, Jeffrey will help Tad learn to walk again before eighth-grade graduation. Meanwhile, Jeffrey falls for new girl Lindsey. For grades 5-8. 2010. Sequel to "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie." Second book in the Alper family series.

DB72478 Title: Beautiful Darkness Author: Garcia, Kami Series: Beautiful Creatures or Caster Chronicles, Book 2 Annotation: After the tragic loss of her uncle Macon, Lena pulls away from Ethan, straining their relationship. While Ethan ventures further into Lena's dangerous world of Casters, Lena struggles to learn whether her fate lies with darkness or light. Second book in the series. Sequel to "Beautiful Creatures." For senior high readers. 2010.

DB/RC70627 Title: Heist Society Author: Carter, Ally Annotation: Katarina Bishop leaves her family's notorious thieving business for a normal teenage life at boarding school. But when her father is suspected of stealing from a mobster, Kat plans a dangerous heist to save him from retribution. For senior high readers. Commercial audiobook. 2010.

DB72039 Title: Mistwood Author: Cypess, Leah Annotation: Prince Rokan takes shape-shifter Isabel from the safety of the forest to his court, where she serves as his bodyguard. But she does not remember how to use her powers and struggles with her feelings for the prince. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2010.

DB71302 Title: Scarlett Fever Author: Johnson, Maureen Series: Scarlett Martin, Book 2 Annotation: Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Martin's job as an assistant to theatrical agent Mrs. Amberson puts her at the beck and call of demanding teen Broadway star Chelsea Biggs. Meanwhile tension mounts at school and in Scarlett's relationships with boys. Second Scarlett Martin book. Sequel to "Suite Scarlett." For senior high readers. 2010.

DB71418, BR18998 Title: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Author: Meyer, Stephenie Series: Twilight Annotation: Seattle. Fifteen-year old Bree Tanner doesn't know whom to trust as Riley's army of newborn vampires attacks the Cullens and Bella. Bree struggles to learn the truth before time runs out. Companion to the Twilight series. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2010.

DB71949 Title: Torment Author: Kate, Lauren Annotation: Fallen angel Daniel negotiates an eighteen-day truce with Cam, a demon. They work together against enemies of Daniel's girlfriend Lucinda, including the outcasts -- angels shunned by both heaven and hell. Meanwhile Luce shelters at a school for angel descendants. Sequel to "Fallen." Some violence. For senior high readers. 2010. DB72072 Title: White Cat Author: Black, Holly Series: Curse Workers, Book 1 Annotation: Cassel Sharpe discovers that his older brothers used their curse- working skills to have him carry out their criminal schemes -- and then they stole his memories. But Cassel figures out a way to turn his brothers' evil machinations against them. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2010. First book in the Curse Workers series.

Rachel Bussan, 6/2011