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Gr 9 Up—Holly Black's dozen edgy short stories (2011) frequently use first-person point of view to introduce realistic adult and teen characters in tales that feature vampires, a fairy, the devil, and other characters that are sure to surprise. In "Paper Cuts Scissors," a girl climbs into a book as she dumps her boyfriend. "The Coldest Girl in Coldtown" sacrifices herself to live as a vampire to save a boyfriend from an eternal, bloodsucking life. A man makes "The Coat of Stars" and raises a long...Log In or Sign Up to Read More