The Shadow Children SeriesMargaret Peterson Haddix
The Shadow Children are illegals in a society where families are only allowed two children. These are the children who are the third born to their families. They live in secret, unknown to the world around them. They spend their lives hiding from the Population Police and fighting for their right to be alive. Shadow Children have committed the ultimate crime: they have been born.
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Percy Jackson & The Olympians
Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is just a typical twelve-year-old--or so he thought. When he starts getting in trouble at his New York boarding school, his mother decides to tell him the truth-that he is a Half-Blood. She decideds to send him to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demi-gods. There, Percy learns all about his father, and about himself.
The Icemark Chronicles
Stuart Hill
The Icemark Chronicles tell the story of Thirrin, the fourteen-year-old Princess of Icemark. Her father, King Redrought, ensures that she is both a skilled fighter and scholar for her future role as leaderof Icemark. She befriends Oskan Witch's Son, a fifteen-year-old magician and healer, who later becomes Royal Adviser to the throne. Thirrin and Oskan embark on many adventures, including various battles to save the people and the Land of Icemark.
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Pendragon Series D.J. MacHale
Bobby Pendrago was an average 15-year-old boy until he discovers he is a traveler. As a traveler, he has the ability to travel through both time and space. When his uncle enlists his help in defending the territories of Halla from the demon named Saint Dane, Bobby finds himself embarking on a series of dangerous adventures. It is left to the travelers to prevent Saint Dane from destroying all humanity. Bobby and other travelers must often combine forces to defeat the demon.
Wendelin Van Draanen
Sammy Keyes is a homeless 7th grader who finds herself secretly living with her grandmother in a retirement home--a home that doesn't allow children. Meanwhile, adventures, mishap, and mystery finds her at every turn. Sammy finds herself in solving mysteries, fighting crime, and bumping into the law enforcement.
