Year of the Horse: a Lunar New Year BooklistLike this list

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• The Fire Horse Girl

  Honeyman, Kay

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  In the Chinese zodiac, each sign also has an element according to the 12-year cycle of the birth year. Born in the year of the Horse, Jade Moon represents the best and worst traits that come with this sign, made even more intense due to the fact…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fullmetal Alchemist. 1

  Arakawa, Hiromu, 1973-

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  Edward's most impulsive act sets him on a journey of growth in this series. He is hardworking and responsible, caring for his little brother no matter what, but he can also be brash and hotheaded, particularly when it comes to his height.

• With the Fire on High

  Acevedo, Elizabeth,

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  Emoni Santiago embodies all of the positive traits of a Horse: being a teen mother does not stop her from working hard to pave the way to a good future for herself, her daughter and her grandmother. She is also fiercely independent and refuses to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Prisoner of Cell 25

  Evans, Richard Paul,

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  Michael Vey is easy to get along with, even if he sometimes can't control his mouth (but that's not his fault--he has Tourette's Syndrome). He's extremely energetic, sometimes too literally, thanks to his electric powers.

• Crownchasers

  Coffindaffer, Rebecca

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  Alyssa Faroshti has always been next in line to rule as empress--but she doesn't want it. She'd rather be Captain Farshot, and explore the universe with her friends. She's independent, rebellious, and curious and she can't help but to be drawn back…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The House of the Scorpion

  Farmer, Nancy, 1941-

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  Matteo Alacrán may be a clone, but he refuses to follow his predecessor's orders. Confident, sometimes to the point of arrogance, resilient, and intelligent, Matteo makes a plan to escape from his namesake and the fate that was chosen from him.

• The Hunger Games

  Collins, Suzanne,

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  Katniss' bravery and impulsivity are exactly the things that kick the plot off in this book. She is hardworking and resilient, which get as many people on her side as there are against her.

• Hatchet

  Paulsen, Gary

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  When Brian is left stranded and alone after a plane crash, he must rely on the hatchet his mother gifted him and on his wits to survive the elements. This is a story of resilience and bravery.

• I'll Be the One

  Lee, Lyla,

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  Skye Shin is a great performer, with amazing confidence and the talent to back it up. When she enters a competition to become the next big K-Pop star, she rebels against the typical K-Pop beauty standard to show that you can be star at any size.

• The Lightning Thief

  Riordan, Rick,

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  Percy Jackson is EVERY bit a Horse--brave, resilient, independent, impulsive and a bit reckless. Bonus points for being the son of Poseidon, who is not only the God of the Sea, but of horses as well.

• Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet

  Kemp, Laekan Zea

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  Penelope Prado is a hardworker, running her father's restaurant with efficiency, with plans to open her own bakery one day. Unfortunately, her ambitions get her ahead of herself and she's suddenly at odds with her parents--she doesn't want to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Thief

  Turner, Megan Whalen

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  Gen is a thief--in his words, he "can steal anything". This skill sets him on an adevnture, in which he'll have to keep moving and use all of his wits to pull off the biggest robbery he's ever attempted.

• Fate Be Changed

  a Twisted Tale

  Rochon, Farrah

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  Princess Merida is brash and impulsive, which tends to land her (and her family) in a bit of hot water in this twisted tale.

• Ashlords

  Reintgen, Scott,

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  In a book with 3 distinct perspectives, Adrian stands out as the Horse, especially because he is from a family full of rebels. Thrown into competition, Adrian showcases his intelligence, his resilience, and his bravery at every turn.

• On the Come Up

  Thomas, Angie,

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  Bri Jackson is brash and boastful, but she has the skill to back it up. When she is wrongfully accosted by school security gaurds, she pours all of that anger into a rap song that soon goes viral and gains her a lot of positive and negative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Different Kind of Brave

  Wind, Lee

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  Nico Hall escapes a conversion therapy institute and goes on the run, intent on staying true to himself. When he decides to help others break out of the institute, he has to showcase all of his charisma and bravery in this fast paced story.