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Dodger by Terry Pratchett
YAF PRATCHETT, T.
Having read nearly forty books by Terry Pratchett, mostly adult fantasy fiction, I was suprised anew by how well Terry Pratchett writes historical fiction. Set in Victorian London, this Young Adult novel explores the sewers of the city and the oddities of social strata through the eyes of Dodger, a young ragamuffin who is a “tosher” (one who searches the sewers for items of value). In this quest to help a mysterious young woman escape her assailants and start a new life, Dodger meets interesting historical figures such as Charles Dickens and Sweeney Todd. Details of street life in London alone are enough reason to read this delightful book. – Lisa L. Dendy
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
YAF GREEN, J.
A story about a sick girl who meets a funny boy at a cancer support group. You will laugh, you will cry and, above all, you will thank your lucky stars that you read this book. – Claudia Aleman de Toomes