The Truman Readers Award encourages students in the early teen years to express their unique voice through exploring new literary genres, communicating with their peers about young adult literature, and honoring authors writing for young teens.
Ever since her near-fatal drowning, Cassidy has been able to pull back the “Veil” that separates the living from the dead and see ghosts. When the family ...Show more
Ever since her near-fatal drowning, Cassidy has been able to pull back the “Veil” that separates the living from the dead and see ghosts. When the family travels to Scotland, Cass and her ghost companion, Jacob, are about to find out that a city of old ghosts can be a very dangerous place indeed.
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Ever since her near-fatal drowning, Cassidy has been able to pull back the “Veil” that separates the living from the dead and see ghosts. When the family ...Show more
Ever since her near-fatal drowning, Cassidy has been able to pull back the “Veil” that separates the living from the dead and see ghosts. When the family travels to Scotland, Cass and her ghost companion, Jacob, are about to find out that a city of old ghosts can be a very dangerous place indeed.
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When a dive off the coast of Alabama goes horribly wrong, 12-year-old Julie and one of her father’s scuba clients struggle to survive after reaching an abandoned oil rig.
When a dive off the coast of Alabama goes horribly wrong, 12-year-old Julie and one of her father’s scuba clients struggle to survive after reaching an abandoned oil rig.
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When a dive off the coast of Alabama goes horribly wrong, 12-year-old Julie and one of her father’s scuba clients struggle to survive after reaching an abandoned oil rig.
When a dive off the coast of Alabama goes horribly wrong, 12-year-old Julie and one of her father’s scuba clients struggle to survive after reaching an abandoned oil rig.
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As Sky Hawkins, a were-dragon, faces her first heist, she discovers secrets about her missing mother, the true reason her boyfriend broke up with her and the valuable jewel that could restore her family’s wealth and rank.
As Sky Hawkins, a were-dragon, faces her first heist, she discovers secrets about her missing mother, the true reason her boyfriend broke up with her and the valuable jewel that could restore her family’s wealth and rank.
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As Sky Hawkins, a were-dragon, faces her first heist, she discovers secrets about her missing mother, the true reason her boyfriend broke up with her and the valuable jewel that could restore her family’s wealth and rank.
As Sky Hawkins, a were-dragon, faces her first heist, she discovers secrets about her missing mother, the true reason her boyfriend broke up with her and the valuable jewel that could restore her family’s wealth and rank.
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After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.
After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.
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After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.
After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.
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Frey and Rafi are twin sisters. When their father sends Frey in her sister’s place as collateral in a tricky deal, Col, the son of a rival leader, gets cl...Show more
Frey and Rafi are twin sisters. When their father sends Frey in her sister’s place as collateral in a tricky deal, Col, the son of a rival leader, gets close enough to begin to suspect something and Frey must decide whether to deal with him violently or finally assume her own identity.
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Frey and Rafi are twin sisters. When their father sends Frey in her sister’s place as collateral in a tricky deal, Col, the son of a rival leader, gets cl...Show more
Frey and Rafi are twin sisters. When their father sends Frey in her sister’s place as collateral in a tricky deal, Col, the son of a rival leader, gets close enough to begin to suspect something and Frey must decide whether to deal with him violently or finally assume her own identity.
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In 1940, a group of British children, their escorts, and some sailors struggle to survive in a lifeboat when the ship taking them to safety in Canada is torpedoed.
In 1940, a group of British children, their escorts, and some sailors struggle to survive in a lifeboat when the ship taking them to safety in Canada is torpedoed.
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In 1940, a group of British children, their escorts, and some sailors struggle to survive in a lifeboat when the ship taking them to safety in Canada is torpedoed.
In 1940, a group of British children, their escorts, and some sailors struggle to survive in a lifeboat when the ship taking them to safety in Canada is torpedoed.
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Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months, and he’s scared he’ll never feel like his old self again. With the help of family and friends, he’l...Show more
Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months, and he’s scared he’ll never feel like his old self again. With the help of family and friends, he’ll have to throw off the mask he’s been hiding behind and face the fears that have kept him on the sidelines.
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Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months, and he’s scared he’ll never feel like his old self again. With the help of family and friends, he’l...Show more
Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months, and he’s scared he’ll never feel like his old self again. With the help of family and friends, he’ll have to throw off the mask he’s been hiding behind and face the fears that have kept him on the sidelines.
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Alex’s original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he’ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. Now that Alex is in his own unhappy tale, he’s desperate for a different ending.
Alex’s original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he’ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. Now that Alex is in his own unhappy tale, he’s desperate for a different ending.
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Alex’s original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he’ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. Now that Alex is in his own unhappy tale, he’s desperate for a different ending.
Alex’s original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he’ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. Now that Alex is in his own unhappy tale, he’s desperate for a different ending.
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Maddie lived in Washington D.C. with her father, a Secret Service agent assigned to the President’s family, and her best friend was Logan, the President’s...Show more
Maddie lived in Washington D.C. with her father, a Secret Service agent assigned to the President’s family, and her best friend was Logan, the President’s son — until her father was wounded and the two of them moved to Alaska. Now Logan has suddenly turned up on her doorstep, and she has to save him from the winter wilderness and the men who are pursuing him.
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Maddie lived in Washington D.C. with her father, a Secret Service agent assigned to the President’s family, and her best friend was Logan, the President’s...Show more
Maddie lived in Washington D.C. with her father, a Secret Service agent assigned to the President’s family, and her best friend was Logan, the President’s son — until her father was wounded and the two of them moved to Alaska. Now Logan has suddenly turned up on her doorstep, and she has to save him from the winter wilderness and the men who are pursuing him.
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When a long-term attack against her world by the alien Krell escalates, Spensa’s dream of becoming a pilot may come true, despite her deceased father being labeled a deserter.
When a long-term attack against her world by the alien Krell escalates, Spensa’s dream of becoming a pilot may come true, despite her deceased father being labeled a deserter.
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When a long-term attack against her world by the alien Krell escalates, Spensa’s dream of becoming a pilot may come true, despite her deceased father being labeled a deserter.
When a long-term attack against her world by the alien Krell escalates, Spensa’s dream of becoming a pilot may come true, despite her deceased father being labeled a deserter.
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Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.
Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.
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Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.
Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.
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A lightning strike made Lucy, age 12, a math genius. After years of homeschooling, her grandmother enrolls her in middle school and she learns that life is more than numbers.
A lightning strike made Lucy, age 12, a math genius. After years of homeschooling, her grandmother enrolls her in middle school and she learns that life is more than numbers.
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A lightning strike made Lucy, age 12, a math genius. After years of homeschooling, her grandmother enrolls her in middle school and she learns that life is more than numbers.
A lightning strike made Lucy, age 12, a math genius. After years of homeschooling, her grandmother enrolls her in middle school and she learns that life is more than numbers.
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