Morning Glories: For a Better Future - Nick Spencer

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Spencer, Nick and Joe Eisma. Morning Glories: For a Better Future (Vol. 1). Berkeley, CA: Image Comic, 2011. $9.99 Paperback (192 p) ISBN: 9781607063070.
Recommended for ages 14+.


Six teens from all different parts of the country are brought together as they gain acceptance into one of the most prestigious prep schools. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Or is it? It doesn't take long to figure out that something is amiss. The teens soon discover that their admittance isn't only due to their academic achievements All six teens share the same birthday. What is the relevance of this discovery? When the teachers they admire try to drown them, escape becomes a top priority. But there is no way out of the tightly guarded Morning Glory Academy. Or is there? Home is not an option as none of their parents remember them. Who can they turn to? The secrets within these grounds are older than can be imaged. Things turn from strange to bizarre. Violence erupts. Betrayal happens. Is there any hope of survival?


So many questions, and only one place to discover the answers...within the pages of Morning Glories.

Awards
Eisner Award nominee  for Best New Series - 2011
Eisner Award nominee  for Best Continuing Series - 2011

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Silver Kiss - Annette Curtis Klause

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A figure detached from the shadows. Her mouth dried. Mother of two found dead, she thought. It moved toward her. Stepped into the moonlight on the side closest to her, and briefly she thought to run. Then she saw his face. (p.12)


Klause, Annette Curtis. The Silver Kiss. New York: Delacorte Press, 1990. $8.99 Paperback (198p) ISBN:9780385734226.
Recommended for ages 12+.

Dangerous vampires, forbidden love, and an unraveling mystery all allow for The Silver Kiss to be read at a breath-taking pace. Just be sure to leave all the lights on.

Zoe has never felt so isolated and unsure in her life. Her mother is dying. Her best friend is moving. Her dad is always either at the hospital with her mother or working. Women of the town are turning up dead with throats slashed, drained of blood. This is not a good time to be out alone after dark but that is exactly where Zoe finds herself. That is until she meets Simon. Who is this mysterious, gorgeous guy? And why is he so infatuated with Zoe? This pale, dark eyed boy with silver hair hides an ancient, deadly secret. Zoe senses that she should stay away from him but her heart won’t allow it. Besides, Simon desperately needs Zoe’s help. It’s just that helping him might also cost Zoe her life.

Awards/Honors
YALSA Best Books for Young Adults - 1991
Sequoyah Young Adult Award Winner - 1993
Young Hoosier Young Adult Book Award Nominee - 1993-1994
YALSA Popular Paperbacks for YA Changing Dimensions - 1999
YALSA Popular Paperbacks for YA Death and Dying - 2009