Weekend Reads

Arclight by Josin L. McQuein 

A fantasy novel that is the first in a series, Arclight is a thrilling fantasy novel that introduces readers to the Fade, terrifying monsters that live outside of the Light that protects those within it from the Dark. This fast-paced book is about Marina, the only person who has ever encountered the Fade and lived to tell the tale. The only problem is she has lost all recollection of who she is and how she managed to cross the wall and survive. She could be the key to humanity's survival, but she knows that the Fade will stop at nothing to reclaim her. 

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Arcady's Goal by  Eugene Yelchin

Arcady, a twelve-year-old boy living in Soviet Russia, soccer is more than just a game. It's his ticket to a better life. When Arcady's parents are declared enemies of the state, Arcady enters orphanage life. This tactic was one often used in Soviet Russia; destroying state enemies by destroying their families. Fortunately for Arcady, his talented soccer-playing earns him the attention of Ivan Ivanych, a kind man posing as an orphanage inspector. Impressed with Arcady's talents, Ivan adopts him and fosters his love of soccer. Although Arcady is the focus of this story, Yelchin infuses his novel with themes relating to the value of family and the importance of human rights. 

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Andreo's Race by Pam Withers

Sixteen-year-old Andreo is a daredevil, rugged Ironman competitor who is used to competing in wild regions of the earth. Adopted from Bolivia by American parents, Andreo and his friend Raul (who was also adopted from Bolivia) begin to think that his adoption was less than legal. When Andreo and Raul travel to Bolivia for a competition, the boys decide to investigate their suspicions in order to understand where they came from and who they are. They don't realize, however, that their investigation into their own past will lead them on a dangerous and life-threatening journey.

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