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Anderson, M. T. Feed (2002)
In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble.

Armstrong, Jennifer Kindling (2002)
After seemingly all the adults have been killed off by a catastrophic virus, a group of children and teens live as a family, until a stranger shows up and convinces them to join him on his journey to Washington D.C. First of the Fire-Us Trilogy.

Bertagna, Julie Exodus (2008)
Global Warming has taken its toll — cities are beneath the sea and humans are living primitively. Finding a brighter future rests on the shoulders of one girl. Sequel: Zenith.

Bloor, Edward Taken (2007)
In 2036, kidnapping rich children is a common fact. But when Charity is kidnapped, she soon finds out that this particular kidnapping is not what it seems.

Collins, Suzane Hunger Games (2008)
In a future North America, 16 year old Katniss’ skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister’s place in Panem’s annual survival competition.

Falkner, Brian Tomorrow Code (2008)
Two teenagers receive a desperate SOS from their future selves and set out on a quest to stop an impending ecological disaster that could mean the end of humanity.

Farmer, Nancy House of the Scorpion (2002)
In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the clone of El Patron. As Matt struggles to understand his existence, he is threatened by evil characters.

Goodman, Allegra Other Side of the Island (2008)
When Honor’s parents have an illegal second child and are taken away, Honor and her friend Helix uncover a terrible secret about their Island and the Corporation that runs it.

Hobbs, Will Go Big Or Go Home (2008)
When a meteorite crashes through Brady’s house, he’s fascinated. But now that he’s in possession of this rare space rock, he’s starting to develop some very strange symptoms.

Haddix, Margaret Peterson Turnabout (2007)
Melly and Anny Beth were 100 years old when they received injections to reverse the aging process. Now 16, they will unage until they can no longer take care of themselves.

Hautman, Pete Rash (2007)
Bo’s anger-control problems land him in jail in a society that values safety over freedom.

Keaney, B. The Hollow People (2007)
Two teenagers rebel in a tightly controlled community where all people over the age of 14 take a drug to control their behavior.

Klass, David Firestorm (2006)
Jack has been sent from the future to save the future of Earth. Sequel: Whirlwind.

Kostick, Conor Epic (2007)
On New Earth, a world based on a video role-playing game, 14 year old Erik persuades his friends to help him save his father and safeguard the futures of each of their families. Sequel: Saga

McGann, Oisin Daylight Runner (2008)
In the domed city of Ash Harbor, as 16 year old Solomon Wheat and his friend Cleo seek Sol's missing father, they face danger both from humans and failures of the city itself.

Ness, Patrick Knife of Never Letting Go (2009)
Pursued by power-hungry Prentiss, Todd sets out across New World seeking answers about his colony's past while trying to warn the ship bringing settlers from Old World.

Patterson, James Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008)
Daniel has followed in his parents' footsteps as an Alien Hunter, exterminating aliens on Terra Firma, but when he faces his first outlaw, the very existence of Earth is at stake.

Patterson, James Angel Experiment (2005)
Six genetically-enhanced teens escape from an experimental lab and are on the run from Erasers, who want to kill them. First in the Maximum Ride series.

Pearson, Mary E. Adoration of Jenna Fox (2008)
A 17 year old girl, suffering from memory lapses after an accident, learns a startling secret about her existence.

Pearson, Ridley Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark (2005)
Five teens transformed into holographic guides for visitors to Disney World must save the park from the Overtakers.

Reeve, Philip Mortal Engines (2003)
A 15 year old apprentice is pushed out of London by the man he most admires and must seek answers in the perilous Out-Country, aided by one girl and the memory of another.

Shusterman, Neal Unwind (2007)
Three teens go to extreme lengths to keep themselves from being “unwound” and having their body parts harvested for others to use.

Stephens, J. B. The Big Empty (2004)
In a nightmarish future, seven teenagers try to decode messages and avoid the Slashers to create a life for themselves in the abandoned Midwest of the United States.

VandeVelde, Vivian Heir Apparent (2002)
While playing a virtual reality game, Giannine learns that protestors have damaged the equipment to which she is connected, and she must win the game or die trying.

Westerfeld, Scott Uglies (2005)
Everyone in Tally’s world gets to be supermodel-gorgeous. What could possibly be wrong in a society like that? First in a series that includes: Pretties, Specials, and Extras.

Weyn, S. Bar Code Tattoo (2004)
In 2025, everyone must get a bar code tattoo on their 17th birthday, but Kayla decides not to hers and joins a resistance movement. Sequel: Bar Code Rebellion.

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Anderson, M. T.	Feed (2002) In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble.
Armstrong, Jennifer	Kindling (2002) After seemingly all the adults have been killed off by a catastrophic virus, a group of children and teens live as a family, until a stranger shows up and convinces them to join him on his journey to Washington D.C. First of the Fire-Us Trilogy.
Bertagna, Julie	Exodus (2008) Global Warming has taken its toll — cities are beneath the sea and humans are living primitively. Finding a brighter future rests on the shoulders of one girl. Sequel: Zenith.
Bloor, Edward	Taken (2007) In 2036, kidnapping rich children is a common fact. But when Charity is kidnapped, she soon finds out that this particular kidnapping is not what it seems.
Collins, Suzane	Hunger Games (2008) In a future North America, 16 year old Katniss’ skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister’s place in Panem’s annual survival competition.
Falkner, Brian	Tomorrow Code (2008) Two teenagers receive a desperate SOS from their future selves and set out on a quest to stop an impending ecological disaster that could mean the end of humanity.
Farmer, Nancy	House of the Scorpion (2002) In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the clone of El Patron. As Matt struggles to understand his existence, he is threatened by evil characters.
Goodman, Allegra	Other Side of the Island (2008) When Honor’s parents have an illegal second child and are taken away, Honor and her friend Helix uncover a terrible secret about their Island and the Corporation that runs it.
Hobbs, Will	Go Big Or Go Home (2008) When a meteorite crashes through Brady’s house, he’s fascinated. But now that he’s in possession of this rare space rock, he’s starting to develop some very strange symptoms.
Haddix, Margaret Peterson	Turnabout (2007) Melly and Anny Beth were 100 years old when they received injections to reverse the aging process. Now 16, they will unage until they can no longer take care of themselves.
Hautman, Pete	Rash (2007) Bo’s anger-control problems land him in jail in a society that values safety over freedom.
Keaney, B.	The Hollow People (2007) Two teenagers rebel in a tightly controlled community where all people over the age of 14 take a drug to control their behavior.
Klass, David	Firestorm (2006) Jack has been sent from the future to save the future of Earth. Sequel: Whirlwind.
Kostick, Conor	Epic (2007) On New Earth, a world based on a video role-playing game, 14 year old Erik persuades his friends to help him save his father and safeguard the futures of each of their families. Sequel: Saga
McGann, Oisin	Daylight Runner (2008) In the domed city of Ash Harbor, as 16 year old Solomon Wheat and his friend Cleo seek Sol's missing father, they face danger both from humans and failures of the city itself.
Ness, Patrick	Knife of Never Letting Go (2009) Pursued by power-hungry Prentiss, Todd sets out across New World seeking answers about his colony's past while trying to warn the ship bringing settlers from Old World.
Patterson, James	Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008) Daniel has followed in his parents' footsteps as an Alien Hunter, exterminating aliens on Terra Firma, but when he faces his first outlaw, the very existence of Earth is at stake.
Patterson, James	Angel Experiment (2005) Six genetically-enhanced teens escape from an experimental lab and are on the run from Erasers, who want to kill them. First in the Maximum Ride series.
Pearson, Mary E.	Adoration of Jenna Fox (2008) A 17 year old girl, suffering from memory lapses after an accident, learns a startling secret about her existence.
Pearson, Ridley	Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark (2005) Five teens transformed into holographic guides for visitors to Disney World must save the park from the Overtakers.
Reeve, Philip	Mortal Engines (2003) A 15 year old apprentice is pushed out of London by the man he most admires and must seek answers in the perilous Out-Country, aided by one girl and the memory of another.
Shusterman, Neal	Unwind (2007) Three teens go to extreme lengths to keep themselves from being “unwound” and having their body parts harvested for others to use.
Stephens, J. B.	The Big Empty (2004) In a nightmarish future, seven teenagers try to decode messages and avoid the Slashers to create a life for themselves in the abandoned Midwest of the United States.
VandeVelde, Vivian	Heir Apparent (2002) While playing a virtual reality game, Giannine learns that protestors have damaged the equipment to which she is connected, and she must win the game or die trying.
Westerfeld, Scott	Uglies (2005) Everyone in Tally’s world gets to be supermodel-gorgeous. What could possibly be wrong in a society like that? First in a series that includes: Pretties, Specials, and Extras.
Weyn, S.	Bar Code Tattoo (2004) In 2025, everyone must get a bar code tattoo on their 17th birthday, but Kayla decides not to hers and joins a resistance movement. Sequel: Bar Code Rebellion.