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|title=You Don't Know Me

|rating=5

|summary= One of the best YA contemporary stories our reviewer has read in years, exploring media manipulation, cyber-bullying, body image, romance, friendship, making choices, and doing it all with incredible heart and a wonderful cast of characters.

|isbn=1908435461

|title=Noble Conflict

|rating=5

|summary= Brilliant dystopian storytelling - as ever - from Malorie Blackman in a tale of propaganda, newspeak, and subtle authoritarianism. We love Blackman's books.

|isbn=0385610424

|title=The Bunker Diary

|rating=5

|summary= This book is dark even for Kevin Brooks. The diary of an abducted boy, it is a powerful and shocking read. We loved it but it's not for the faint hearted.

|isbn=0141326123

|title=Winter Damage

|rating=5

|summary= A beautiful odyssey set in a harsh landscape in an even harsher world. A wonderful sense of place, and unforgettable characters. Highly, highly recommended.

|isbn=1408835835

|title=Love in Revolution

|rating=5

|summary=Haunting and painful but beautiful too, this is a story of revolution but also a young girl waking to love. There's rich prose, a real sense of place and a story that will stay with you. Highly recommended.

|isbn=1408815702

|title=Blood Family

|rating=5

|summary= Powerful story about surviving abuse - including the well-meaning but bureaucratic interventions by social services - written with clear sight, understanding and elegance. Five stars, and then some.

|isbn=0857532405

|title=Have a Little Faith

|rating=5

|summary=Strong contender for the funniest book of the year so far, this is fabulous. Not just for girls, despite the pink cover - boys will warm to the great characters and the focus is more on humour than romance.

|isbn=0857078232

|title=Hostage Three

|rating=5

|summary= Edge-of-your-seat thriller that deals with important societal issues - the banking crisis, piracy, etc - but also with personal tragedy and family relationships. Beautifully and subtly written, it packs an absolutely humongous punch. Highly recommended.

|isbn=B0093K1MXC

|title=Quantum Drop

|rating=5

|summary= Fast-paced, near-future, techno-thriller peppered with lots and lots of up-to-date science zeitgeist. I really love Saci Lloyd, who is not afraid to be controversial, is always exciting, and knows her audience right down its last atom. Great stuff.

|isbn=144490082X

|title=Carnaby

|rating=5

|summary= Intense crime thriller with an unreliable narrator. It's an electric read and a fantastic debut. Highly recommended.

|isbn=147111581X