YA Books for Middle Schoolers

Books in the Young Adult Collection that may be appropriate for those in the 6th through 8th grade or ages 10 to 14. The Young Adult Collection is made up of books for a wide range (12-18 years old) and includes a variety of different topics and interests. Not all titles will be appropriate for all readers.
 

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1. The Sea of Trolls

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Author:
Farmer, Nancy, 1941-
Series:
Sea of Trolls trilogy volume 1.
Average Rating:
4.4 stars
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Young Adult
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Description:
After Jack becomes apprenticed to a Druid bard, he and his little sister Lucy are captured by Viking Berserkers and taken to the home of King Ivar the Boneless and his half-troll queen, leading Jack to undertake a vital quest to Jotunheim, home of the trolls.

2. Black cake: a novel

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Author:
Wilkerson, Charmaine
Average Rating:
4 stars
Formats:
Book, Large Print, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
"In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and...