Newly added, remarkable books available in the library by Miss Orton

Happy Head by Josh Silver

aorton1 — 2023-11-29 13:46:33 UTC

When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness, he is determined to change how people see him and make his parents proud. But as he finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Finn, Seb starts to question the true nature of the challenges they must undergo. The deeper into the programme the boys get, the more disturbing the assessments become, until it’s clear there may be no escape...

Crossing The Line by Tia Fisher

aorton1 — 2023-11-29 13:48:41 UTC

Erik's life has been falling apart ever since his dad died. Homework and being good at school stop feeling important when you're the new man of the house. When Erik's bad behaviour attracts the wrong crowd, he's sucked into a terrifying new world of drug dealing, trap houses and violence.

Making money feels good but Erik soon learns that a small favour can become a huge debt.

And when his sisters' lives are threatened, Erik will have to cross one more line to save them.

Written in stunning verse, this is a poignant story about seeking safety and asking for help in times of crisis.

The Five Clues - Don't doubt the rainbow by Anthony Kessel

aorton1 — 2023-11-29 13:50:00 UTC

The Five Clues, is a real-time murder-mystery thriller and family drama, combining an exciting race against time with a heart-rending story about a teenager learning to live with the loss of a beloved parent.

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

aorton1 — 2023-11-29 13:51:11 UTC

Another unputdownable slice of romance from the mega-selling author of The Love Hypothesis and Loathe to Love You, Check & Mate sees chess genius Mallory agree to play a tournament against the intelligent and infurating 'Kingkiller' Nolan.

Truth or Dare by Sophie McKenzie

aorton1 — 2023-11-29 13:54:12 UTC

Fourteen-year-old Maya cannot believe she has to spend the summer with her grandmother, helping out at the family cosmetics firm. But things get much more exciting when she meets a community of activists who are campaigning against the dumping of chemical waste. Getting closer to one boy in particular, Bear, Maya is dared into joining one of their protest missions, but doesn't know that her grandmother's business is the target. Someone has been lying about their environmentally-friendly products, and as danger threatens, Maya must uncover the truth or betray her family forever.