Williston Park Public Library Teen Blog

Take a look at these new novels in the Young Adult section:

Hollywood Hills by Aimee Friedman
In this latest novel by Aimee Friedman (Mistletoe, French Kiss), best friends Alexa and Holly decide to head to Hollywood, California the week before graduation for some fun, adventure, and romance! But when they miss their flight back, will they make it in time for their own graduation?

The Seeing Stone (Arthur Trilogy, Book One) by Kevin Crossley-Holland
In this first book in a new Arthur Trilogy planned by author Kevin Crossley-Holland, we see life through the eyes of young thirteen-year-old Arthur, who is living in a manor in 12th century England. When his friend Merlin gives him a seeing stone, he realizes that his life parallels that of the famous King Arthur. Is he really infused with the spirit of this legendary king?

Valentine Princess: A Princess Diaries Book by Meg Cabot
In this installment of the popular Princess Diaries series, Princess Mia spends her first Valentine's Day with her love, Michael. Unfortunately, her Grandmere is determined to prove that Michael isn't the right boy for her, and Michael thinks Valentine's Day is too much of a commercial holiday. Will he come through in the end with a gift that shows he's the right one for Mia after all?

The Voices of a Distant Star by Makoto Shinkai and adapted by Mizu Sahara
How long would you wait for your true love? In this manga/graphic novel, high school freshman Mikako is recruited to fight an alien race. She has to keep in touch with her boyfriend, Noburo, through cell phone text-messages. As she travels through space, the messages take longer and longer to get through. While only a few days pass for her, he has to wait years. Mikako barely ages, while Noburo grows older, and considers moving on with his life. Will these star-crossed lovers keep their romance alive?