Christopher Renna

A big-hearted and thoughtful YA about first love, friendship, and facing one's fears. Josh Cooper is the only openly gay kid at school. In Boondock, Indiana, he lives under the radar, not drawing attention to himself or causing problems. But his life takes an unexpected turn when the star wrestler, Matt Bentley, quietly asks him out. Navigating his first relationship means the comfort of his self-isolation will come to an end. Although falling in love with his closeted boyfriend is scary and exciting, life is still pretty routine. That is, until people claim to see strange lights in the sky.When Josh joins his friends to investigate, he observes a clash of personalities rather than extraterrestrial revelations. The night also opens the door for Eric, a fellow classmate, to escalate his bullying of Josh. To avoid outing Matt, Josh endures the abuse. But it abruptly ends when Eric's lifeless body is discovered. When no one is charged with murder and everyone points fingers, Josh takes it upon himself to learn who killed Eric and why. As secrets are exposed, Josh must finally confront a secret of his own.

Endless Sky

Beyond the Trees

Sixteen-year-old Spencer and his friends are collectively known as the Wyatt Five, a tight-knit group of wealthy, spoiled teenagers. Their summer days are devoted to lazily lounging at a mansion or spending their parents' money. Their nights are often filled with parties where sex, drugs, and alcohol are readily available. Yet the Wyatt Five pride themselves on not imitating the life of their impulsive friends or getting into serious trouble.Fueled by boredom, they create The Souvenir Game. Each must visit Englewood Park, the poverty-stricken section of town, sneak into a house and grab a low-income souvenir. Spencer discovers more than he anticipated-a neglected eleven-year-old boy. Soon, Spencer finds himself surprisingly drawn to Dalton's troubled life while reevaluating his own privileged upbringing. Sympathetic and protective, he takes Dalton under his wing. When the two come face-to-face with danger, Spencer must defend Dalton and ensure their survival. If he can't, they will be torn apart, never to see each other or family and friends again.

The Souvenir Game

Hoping to alleviate their financial hardship, Cate and Luca Toscano move their family to Bishop Hills, Georgia. The charming suburb seems like the ideal location for a fresh start. Their new home is elegant and spacious, and their neighbors are friendly and helpful. Life appears to be moving in a positive direction. Soon, however, the family begins to hear unusual noises. They see moving shadows. Each experience a bizarre occurrence they can't explain.Cate starts to believe the house is haunted. Then she discovers the neighbors aren't as friendly and helpful as she believed. To unravel the mystery that surrounds her family and their new home, she must uncover the history of the house and its original owner. But Cate and Luca will have to do more than confront the meddlesome neighbors. They'll need to reach out to the ghost in order to protect their family.

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