Dead Girls Don’t Write Letters by Gail Giles (0-7613-1727-9)
I loved Giles’ first book Shattered Glass, so I was looking forward to reading this new one. It was definitely worth the wait!
Sunny’s older sister Jazz was killed in a fire and the family falls apart. Sunny steps in to take care of her parents, finally feeling that she has a real role in her family, since she is no longer in her sister’s shadow. But then she gets a letter from her dead sister. A girl arrives at the house claiming to be Jazz, she looks like Jazz, acts like Jazz and seems to be Jazz in every way. But is she Jazz?
This book is a quick read. The story is immediately gripping and will catch readers up and carry them along. I had great fun trying to unravel the mystery and was left reeling by the twisting ending. I would recommend this to most readers, even reluctant ones, especially girls. The story perfectly captures sibling rivalry and family grief. Definitely one not to miss!

Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler (0-689-84573-1)
This book is a breathcatching rollercoaster ride that starts with the kidnapping of Ella. Fin, Ella’s brother, starts to unravel the mystery behind the kidnapping in order to save his sister. But by the time he solves it all, his entire family may be torn apart.
I really enjoyed this book. The setting is vital to the story and Bowler captures it so completely that the reader is left with a vision of the lighthouse, the caves, the Furies, and the beach.
This book will work for most teens. The gripping story line will carry anyone who picks up the book through to the end. Plus it has a central male character that will draw boys to the book.