Andria’s Comments (group member since Jul 03, 2012)

Andria’s comments from the What's the Name of That Book??? group.

Another possibility: Beast, by Brie Spangler

Possibly The Speed of the Dark ?

Possibly The Scavengers ?

I'll move the thread, but this is actually a memoir, non-fiction. The author really did all of that! Glad you found your book.

possibly Torn?

The Furry Trap?

Possibly the Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton?
It's about suspicious goings-on in the (fictional) small town of Lamonic Bibber. You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!: Mr Gum Series, Book 1 - is first in series.

Possibly The Color of Silence ?

description: After being involved in an accident that killed her best friend Alex feels her life has come to an end. Ordered by a judge to do community service, she must spend time at a hospital with a girl named Joanie, who has minimal control of her body and no speech. Brought together by accident, Alex and Joanie have experienced the helplessness of silence. Their growing connection may lead them both to find the power of their voices.

Lily - according to Worldcat, there's at least one library in the US that owns the book. Check with your local public library - they may be able to get it for you through their Interlibrary Loan program. Many libraries offer this service for free. (You'll need the book's ISBN: 9781470047559)

Possibly Insignia ?

Hej Inessa, är du där?

Reminds me of Sofi Mendoza's Guide to Getting Lost in Mexico but I don't think there's a sibling in that one.

Kya, did you rule out my suggestion above?

Possibly The Inferior ?

sounds a bit like I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Possibly Both Sides of Time ? First of the Time Travelers trilogy by Caroline B Cooney

Fablehaven

maybe Oh. My. Gods.?

I think this is Nightshade: Attitude Problem

from a user review: "Eric has an attitude problem, as evidenced by saying "Yo" a lot and calling people dweebs. Not even juvie could stop his smart mouth. Until he ends up in Summerville, where his classmates are all dweeb zombies. All except one. Debbie seems normal, but Eric notices that she doesn't eat the school lunch. He begins to suspect something weird about the "vitamins" the coach wants him to take, but it all seems harmless, until another friend from juvie transfers in... and something horrible happens to him. Now Eric and Debbie have to find out what's wrong at Summerville High."

This isn't an exact match, since the boy's teacher/guardian is a man and I don't think it has the military aspect, but I'm going to drop it here anyway in case you're conflating two different books (it happens) The Antrian Messenger