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Blood Sport

Tash McAdam (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459824379

Jason is sure his sister, Becca, was murdered, but he’s the only one who thinks so. After finding a photograph Becca kept hidden, he decides to infiltrate a boxing gym to prove that she didn’t die accidentally. As a transgender kid, Jason’s been fighting for as long as he can remember, and those skills are going to come in handy as he investigates. Quickly invited into the inner circle, Jason must balance newfound friendships with the burning hate that drives him. Jason soon feels torn between two worlds, determined to discover what happened to his sister but struggling with the fact that this is the first time he’s ever felt like he belonged somewhere.

Blood Ties

Barbara Fradkin (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818262

Country handyman Cedric O’Toole finds his life turned upside down when a stranger named Steve shows up at his farm, claiming to be his brother. Steve believes they have the same father, and he is on a quest to find him, as Cedric’s unwed mother took the secret of their father’s identity to her grave. Together Steve and Cedric embark on a hunt for answers. At every turn, people seem to have secrets: the police officer who investigated a suspicious death years ago and who is now the chief near retirement, Cedric’s aunt Penny, who knows all the gossip in the town but claims to know nothing about the death and, most alarming of all, Cedric’s own grandparents and uncle, who insist no good will come of his questions. What are they all hiding? And does Cedric really want to know the answers?

Dark Tide

Sean Rodman (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459837126

A remote bay in the Pacific Northwest has held a secret for thousands of years…and that secret just woke up. Kai is angry when he’s forced to join his new stepfather, Rick, on a research trip to Blind Bay. On a floating lab in the middle of nowhere. Rick, a marine biologist, is using sound waves to explore deep underwater caves. But they discover that the sound pulses have awakened something. Something that is now hunting them—an ancient predator from the depths of the caves. Soon the tide will turn, unleashing the creature out into the open ocean…and upon the world. Kai and his stepdad need to find a way to work together to stop the creature before the tide turns.

Airlock

Tash McAdam (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459836617

Brick, a young thief, is terrified of outer space. But they’re forced to escape Earth when a warrant goes out for their arrest. There’s nothing left for them on the dusty, barren wasteland of Earth anyway. Brick stows away on a cargo ship headed for the moon. They reluctantly allow a local teenage enforcer named Amar to tag along. But the ship ends up containing unusual cargo and the crew members may not be who they appear to be. Suddenly the spaceship is taken over by pirates, who imprison the crew in the airlock. Brick and Amar come up with a plan to rescue the crew. The only problem is that, in order to succeed, Brick must venture out into the deep darkness of space.

Aftershock

Gabrielle Prendergast (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459837218

A massive earthquake forces Amy and her estranged half-sister to work together to survive. Amy is happy it’s the last day of school…until a huge earthquake hits. She’s surprised that it’s Mara, her half-sister, who finally comes for her, since they hardly know each other. There’s no word from any of their parents, and their homes have been destroyed. So Amy and Mara set out on a perilous journey from their suburb into the city to search for their parents. As they walk day and night, the scope of the horrific destruction becomes clear. Have their parents survived the disaster?

90 Days of Different

Eric Walters (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459816749

On the last day of high school, Sophie's boyfriend breaks up with her. It turns out he thinks she is too predictable, too responsible, too mature...too boring. When Sophie turns to her best friend, Ella, for comfort and reassurance, Ella just confirms what her boyfriend has said. And that hurts even more. Then Ella comes up with a plan to help Sophie find her wilder side. In the 90 days between the end of high school and the start of university, she is going to arrange for Sophie to do amazing, new, different and sometimes scary things. The deal is Sophie has to agree to everything, no matter what. And she has to share her adventures through social media. Can 90 days of different create a different life? Can stepping outside your comfort zone help you find yourself?

Book 3: The Lab

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989783

The worst snowstorm in years. They were trapped in a farmhouse. The owners seemed innocent enough. Quiet. Stoic. But something was not quite right.

Book 1: Trippin'

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989790

Troy was over foster homes. He decided to run away. It wasn't easy living on the streets. Then he met Justin.

The Very Bad Dream

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989806

Surely Valerie Monroe's nightmare was not real. But it felt real, and the news on the television frightened her even more. Was she a witness to a real crime? Maybe it wasn't a dream!

Book 2: The Accident

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989776

Troy and Justin have been through a lot together. But Troy has had enough of street life. He cleans up his act. Finds a job. Takes classes at night. Justin is the same fun-loving guy he's always been. He hops from job to job. But he prefers mooching off his girlfriend. About to get dumped, Justin is glum. Then Troy suggests a road trip.

The Dark Lady

Janice Green (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602919372

An anonymous e-mail threatens to steal a priceless violin called The Dark Lady. When the culprit is finally revealed, the manager of the symphony orchestra is amazed. It's the last person he would have suspected!

Varsity 170

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780180

Never in his wildest dreams could he imagine his best day turning into his worst. Chad and Marcus ruled the school. Smart. Athletic. Popular. A looming wrestle off for their weight class made Chad jumpy. Marcus told him to chill. But with one slam to the mat, Marcus would be dead.

The Truth

P.J. Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612477114

Will has left his troubled teen years behind. He's stayed out of trouble. Traveled. Worked odd jobs. Matured. Now he's coming home. No one could be more thrilled than his mother, Nia. But old family secrets keep them apart. And one shattering event may destroy their relationship for good and ruin everyone's shot at happiness.

Skater

Linda Oatman High School (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784850

Follow along with Josh as he practices day and night for the tournament.

Great Minds

P.J. Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784843

What do you do when there are more people than pieces of pizza?

The Outside

Sara Michelle (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612473536

It was decided; survival was key. Ryan, Michael, and Henry would return to the outside. So they headed north toward LoDo and the richer suburbs, like Cherry Hills Village. Ryan splintered from the group, hoping for more success. He found Jesska. She had a secret. Who else could possibly know?

Star Dimmer

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630789732

Jen Conrad has a life many dream of. She’s a popular model and comes from a famous Hollywood family, but soon, her life starts to crumble. Wrongfully accused of murder, Jen is hounded by reporters and tabloids. All she wants is peace and quiet. That’s what she hopes to find while staying at her grandmother’s beach house. Yet even there, danger lurks. Jen soon discovers that the people closest to her may be in trouble. Can she protect her family, or will she lose them and herself?

Broken Spirit

Donna Shelton (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630789985

When Fay and her family move into a new house, strange occurrences start happening all around them. Convinced the house is haunted, Fay wonders if the creepy room in the basement holds the answers. Adding to the mystery is the shadowy figure who keeps watching her. Fay is determined to figure out who it is. Then she can focus on making new friends and playing basketball. That’s hard to do when random items keep going missing from the house. Is an intruder to blame? Or is it something other-worldly? As she works to uncover the secrets around her, Fay learns more about herself and true friendship than she ever imagined possible.

The Deal

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784706

Li is trying to pay off a car. It takes her many months of careful saving to make good progress. Right before her last payment is due, something happens that changes things. How can Li follow through on her commitment?

Where's Dudley?

Anne E. Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630787936

Super-critical Professor Walter Dudley should have retired long ago. Everyone hates his history class. But even his unhappiest students wouldn't have done him any harm... or would they? Tony Young resolves to find out what really happened to the cranky old man.

Looking Up

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784713

Wes notices that his neighbor can't use her treehouse because she's in a wheelchair. What will he do to help her?

No Exceptions

Eleanor Robins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612472430

Students who fail to turn in their assignments on time will get a zero, Mr. Lee has decreed. Tyler and Malik had fun all weekend. Now they have to stay up all night to write their papers. Their classmate, Darcie, finished her paper days ago. And she agrees with Mr. Li's "no exception" policy. But now she can't find her paper...

The Test

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780692

Kat has a lot on her mind. The test in her hand, she waits.

The Shark

Linda Oatman High (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784874

A family on vacation see a huge shark. They decide swimming in the ocean is not the best idea. They play games, build sand castles. Then Dad has an idea. Off they go on a rented boat. Time for fishing. Will they see the shark again before heading home?

Goal

Dee Phillips (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780043

Soccer is everything to me. Today is my tryout with Chivas USA. There's just one place up for grabs.