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Madam / by Wynne, Phoebe,author.;
"A riveting, modern gothic debut with shades of The Secret History, The Stepford Wives, and a dash of Circe, set at a secretive all girls' boarding school perched on a craggy Scottish peninsula. For 150 years, high above rocky Scottish cliffs, Caldonbrae Hall has sat untouched, a beacon of excellence in an old ancestral castle. A boarding school for girls, it promises that the young women lucky enough to be admitted will emerge 'resilient and ready to serve society.' Into its illustrious midst steps Rose Christie: a 26-year-old Classics teacher, Caldonbrae's new head of the department, and the first hire for the school in over a decade. At first, Rose is overwhelmed to be invited into this institution, whose prestige is unrivaled. But she quickly discovers that behind the school's elitist veneer lies an impenetrable, starkly traditional culture that she struggles to reconcile with her modernist beliefs-not to mention her commitment to educating 'girls for the future.' It also doesn't take long for Rose to suspect that there's more to the secret circumstances surrounding the abrupt departure of her predecessor-a woman whose ghost lingers everywhere-than anyone is willing to let on. In her search for this mysterious former teacher, Rose instead uncovers the darkness that beats at the heart of Caldonbrae, forcing her to confront the true extent of the school's nefarious purpose, and her own role in perpetuating it. A darkly feminist tale pitched against a haunting backdrop, and populated by an electrifying cast of heroines, Madam will keep readers engrossed until the breathtaking conclusion"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Boarding schools; Girls' schools;

Wanted / by Ayarbe, Heidi.;
Seventeen-year-old Michal Garcia, a bookie at Carson City High School, raises the stakes in her illegal activities after she meets wealthy, risk-taking Josh Ellison.LSC
Subjects: Gambling; Crime; High schools;
© c2012., HarperCollins,

Hurry, Little Tortoise, time for school! / by Finison, Carrie.; Kraan, Erin.;
In order to be on time for her first day of school, Little Tortoise hurries and goes as fast as she can, but despite her best efforts she is passed by all her friends along the way.Ages 3-7.Grades K-1.LSC
Subjects: Turtles; School; Tardiness;

The candy caper / by Watson, Tom,1965-; Kissi, Marta.;
Guided reading level M.Appeals to 1st-3rd graders.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; School children; Friendship;

Busted by breakfast / by Watson, Tom,1965-; Kissi, Marta.;
Simon always has a lot to say. And sometimes he can't stop talking, even in the middle of class. When Simon gets in trouble for jabbering at school, his best friends, Molly and Rosie, think up a plan to keep him from getting grounded at home! It involves cars, suds, and pink plastic flamingos! But will their big plan turn into an even bigger disaster?Guided reading level M.Appeals to 1st-3rd graders.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; School children; Friendship;

Girls with razor hearts / by Young, Suzanne.;
Mena and the other girls of Innovations Academy enroll in Ridgeview Prep, seeking revenge against the corporation that traumatized them at Innovations Academy, but they still face many obstacles.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Schools; Cyborgs; Private schools; Revenge;

I heard a rumor / by Krulik, Nancy E.;
Reading level : 4 ; 008-012
Subjects: Middle schools; Schools; Friendship; Gossip columnists;
© c2007., Scholastic,

In every generation / by Blake, Kendare.;
"Follow the next generation of Scoobies and Slayers who must defeat a powerful new evil"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; High school students; Vampires; Magic;

Albatross : a novel / by Fallis, Terry,author.;
From two-time Leacock Medal winner Terry Fallis comes a funny and smart new novel about destiny--and what it means to forge your own path. Adam Coryell is your average high-school student--well, except for that obsession with fountain pens--when his life changes forever. Based on a study by a quirky Swedish professor that claims that every human being, regardless of athletic inclination, has a body that is suited to excel in at least one sport, it turns out that Adam is good--very good, in fact--at golf. Even though he'd never even picked up a golf club. Almost instantly, and with his coach, hard-nosed Bobbie Davenport by his side, Adam and his new-found talent skyrocket to a prodigy-level stardom that includes tournament titles, sponsorship deals, throngs of fans following his every move, and fodder for tabloids. But here's the catch: Adam doesn't really like golf. And as the life he once knew slips away--including the love of his life, the dream of being a writer, and everyday normalcy--he can't help but wonder if all this success and fame is worth it ... or if it's enough for him. Heartwarming and funny, sweeping and entertaining, Terry Fallis's new book takes readers on a journey of self-discovery.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Sports fiction.; High school students; Golfers; Golf;

The Finishing School : a novel / by Goodman, Joanna,1969-author.;
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Authors; Boarding schools;

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