Over the past 12 months, many new books have enchanted those relaxing Sunday afternoons. We’ve met new characters and lost ourselves in their adventures for hours! We’ve rounded up some of the best books of 2012! If you’re looking for a new read, make sure to check out these picks!
10. INFINITY RING: A MUTINY IN TIME (BOOK 1)By James DashnerFrom the creators of THE 39 CLUES series, A MUTINY IN TIME is a fast-paced thriller that follows friends Dak and Sera as they travel through time to fix the past. This series also tied in with an online game experience!
9. THE HAUNTING OF TABITHA GREYBy Vanessa CurtisThis spooky thriller tells the story of Tabitha and her family as they move to an English manor that is full of history. When creepy unexplained things start happening, Tabitha gets the scare of a lifetime!
8. LIAR AND SPY By Rebecca Stead Are you ready to dive into a story about spies, games and friendship? When seventh grader Georges moves into a new apartment, he meets Safer, a 12-year-old spy who recruits him to join the fun. As Safer becomes increasingly demanding, Georges must decide what’s real and what’s a lie.
7. MY TOURIST GUIDE TO THE SOLAR SYSTEMBy DKThis complete guide to the solar system is like hopping in your very own spaceship and taking off into the Universe! This awesome book is filled with illustrations, fun facts and amazing photos of space.
6. THE SPINDLERSBy Lauren Oliver Lisa wakes up one day to find out that her annoying little brother is not the same. She soon finds out that The Splinders have stolen his soul. It’s up to Lisa to rescue him. Along the way, she encounters talking rats, musical moles and a many dangers, including The Splindlers!
5. THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLSBy Claire LeGrandVictoria Wright’s perfect life goes off course when her best friend Lawrence disappears. When she goes searching for him, she ends up at the Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls. This book is filled with horrifying moments and very creepy characters.
4. WONDER By R.J. PalacioWhat makes WONDER so good is that it’s told from multiple perspectives. First, from August Pullman’s viewpoint – a boy born with a facial deformity. Then, from the perspective of his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend and others. This book is very inspiring, to say the least!
3. WHO COULD THAT BE AT THIS HOUR?By Lemony SnicketThis is the first book in the ALL THE WRONG QUESTIONS series, which follows a young Lemony Snicket. Of course, it wouldn’t be Lemony Snicket without a dash of odd humour. If you loved A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS, be sure to pick up a copy of this one!
2. KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES (BOOK 1)By Shannon MessengerSophie Foster is telepathic. She feels totally alone until she meets a new friend named Fitz, who can also read minds. Fitz takes her to a place with other people just like them. But is Sophie ready to say goodbye to her old life?
1. SERAPHINABy Rachel HartmanCalling all lovers of fantasy and adventure! This book takes readers to a world where dragons and humans have long been at peace. But with dragons that can transform into humans, trust has always been an issue. Seraphina Dombegh, a magically gifted musician, joins the court of the royal family when the peace breaks. As chaos builds, Seraphina must protect her own dark secret to keep herself safe.
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