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BOY23 by Jim Carrington

 

MYSTERY story

 

One dark night, Boy 23 is thrown in the back of the van and driven out of My Place - the only home he has ever known. He is abandoned in a forest with a rucksack containing the bare essentials for survival. Before the van drives away, a voice tells him he must run as far as he can. His life depends on it. Boy 23 has never known another human. Boy 23 has never even been outside. So who is he? Why do people want to kill him? And more to the point, who is the voice that wants to save him?A hugely fast-paced dystopian page-turner which by the end will leave you in a state of shock. 

 

 

 

 

Sky Dragon by Anh Do

 

An ADVENTURE story

 

A house fire caused by an unusual meteor, has unimaginable consequences for Amber. Her parents are killed, and her brother is left in a coma.Weird things start happening with insects and Amber is left confused and alienated from school. A forest cabin is her only respite. What does Amber need to do to overcome these tragedies?

Amber knew she had been given an incredible power, but was it a freak accident, or was there something she was supposed to do with it?

 

 

 

Evernight by Ross MacKenzie

 

SUPERNATURAL story

 

Thousands of years ago, the Evernight came to the Silver Kingdom and turned everything to darkness and chaos. It was only defeated thanks to the skill and bravery of the Witches. But now the Evernight is about to return, released by the evil Mrs Hester, and the only spell that might stop it is lost, deep below the great city of King’s Haven.Then orphan Larabelle Fox stumbles across a mysterious wooden box while treasure-hunting in the city’s sewers. Little does she realise she is about to be catapulted into an adventure, facing wild magic and mortal danger – and a man who casts no shadow . . .

 

 

 

When it drops by Alex Dyson

 

RELATIONSHIPS story

 

Sixteen-year-old songwriter and aspiring social outcast Caleb Clifford fills his world with music, but – like most things – keeps his songs to himself. That is until his little brother leaks Caleb's most personal track online; a track that's quite obviously about his secret crush. Having his innermost feelings (accompanied by a funky bassline) go viral is not Caleb's idea of a good time. But is this the end of everything, or the start? A hilarious and touching coming-of-age debut novel from ARIA award-winning triple j host Alex Dyson about family, friends, fame, and the importance of never leaving your computer unattended.