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6,300 | 2 | Blake grew up in Portland, Oregon.His first love was books but he spent several years in his teens and twenties playing in bands.Blake's first writing job was at Details magazine, where he wrote short humor pieces on the slacker lifestyle. His fiction remained unpublished until Sassy Magazine (cool girl magazine from the 90s) began publishing excerpts from his first novel.These excerpts generated enough response to get his first novel GIRL published by Simon and Schuster. GIRL (1994) has since been translated into six foreign languages and was made into a feature film.After GIRL, Blake published two more adult novels, EXILE (1997) and USER (2001). In 2003 he decided to try a Young Adult novel, (a book specifically for teens) and wrote THE NEW RULES OF HIGH SCHOOL. Since then he has published five YA novels, NEW RULES, ROCKSTAR SUPERSTAR, PROM ANONYMOUS, GENDER BLENDER, and PARANOID PARK.His books have won numerous awards and continue to be translated around the world. A TV movie for GENDER BLENDER is currently in development at Nickelodeon. And PARANOID PARK, is being made into a film by Gus Van Sant and MK2 Productions.Blake Nelson currently lives with his wife in Brooklyn, NY.; Title: Paranoid Park | [
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6,301 | 0 | "Lively historical fiction at its best." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Samuel’s account of the voyage to Virginia, political intrigues among the settlers, and the harrowing first winter of the James Town settlement brings to life figures like Smith, Powhatan, and Pocahontas. Details about food and daily life add realism to the story, and quotes from historical sources begin each chapter." -School Library Journal, starred reviewElisa Carbone lives in Maryland and West Virginia.; Title: Blood on the River: James Town, 1607 | [
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6,302 | 7 | Readers will love the feisty, irrepressibly optimistic Neef. ùSchool Library JournalPlenty of urban hipness and a girl hero who thinks on her feet! ùTamora PierceDelia Sherman lives in New York City.; Title: Changeling | [
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6,303 | 1 | William Kotzwinkle and Elizabeth Gundy live in Maine. Glenn Murray lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Audrey Colman lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: Walter the Farting Dog Goes on a Cruise | [
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6,304 | 13 | Praise for Peter Lerangis's Drama Club series"Overall, a solid and well-cast production."School Library JournalonThe Big ProductionPeter Lerangis (www.peterlerangis.com)is the author of more than 140 books, includingThe New York TimesBestsellingSeven Wondersseries,Smiler's Bones, the Spy X series, the Watchers series, the Antarctica series, and many TV and movie tie-ins.; Title: The Fall Musical (Drama Club #1) | [
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6,305 | 2 | aAn enjoyable and timely read-aloud, and good fodder for discussions.a a"School Library Journal"An enjoyable and timely read-aloud, and good fodder for discussions. "School Library Journal"?An enjoyable and timely read-aloud, and good fodder for discussions.? ?"School Library Journal"Kay Winters lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Denise Brunkus lives in New Jersey.; Title: My Teacher for President | [
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6,306 | 0 | "This book is an absolute delight." -School Library Journal, starred reviewRICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinois and lived in New York City for nearly 50 years. The acclaimed author of 35 novels for children and young adults, he won the Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder, a Newbery Honor for A Long Way from Chicago, the Scott O’Dell Award for The River Between Us, the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Are You in the House Alone?, a Boston Globe-Horn BookAward Honor for The Best Man, and the Christopher Medal for The Teacher’s Funeral. He was the first children’s author ever to have been awarded a National Humanities Medal, and was twice a National Book Award Finalist.  ; Title: On the Wings of Heroes | [
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6,307 | 13 | "Angelina prances home and sees the former postman, Mr. Bell, all alone. Holabird and Craig have teamed up again to offer simple lessons that create a real celebration."--School Library Journal.  Katharine Holabird’s first Angelina Ballerina book was published in 1983. After graduating from the Francis Parker School in Chicago, Katharine attended Bennington College in Vermont. She received a B.A. in Literature from Bennington in 1969, and then worked as a literary editor at the college for a year. The following year she went to Italy, where she became a freelance journalist. In 1974, Katharine married and moved with her husband, Michael Haggiag, to London, England where she lives today with her family.; Title: Angelina's Christmas (Angelina Ballerina) | [
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6,308 | 2 | aPolacco provides an interesting twist on the imaginary friend theme in this cheerful story inspired by her childhood.aa"Kirkus Reviews"Polacco provides an interesting twist on the imaginary friend theme in this cheerful story inspired by her childhood. "Kirkus Reviews"?Polacco provides an interesting twist on the imaginary friend theme in this cheerful story inspired by her childhood. "Kirkus Reviews"Patricia Polacco is the prolific author and illustrator of over fifty picture books, and has received over 75 awards and honors for her work. She is also an energetic and enthusiastic public speaker--she visits over 100 classrooms every year. She lives in Union City, Michigan.; Title: Emma Kate | [
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6,309 | 2 | Adele Griffin’s critically acclaimed novels include The Other Shepards, Amandine and National Book Award Finalist Sons of Liberty. Her numerous awards and accolades include ALA Best Book for Young Adults,ALA Notable, CCBC Choice, IRA-CBC Children's Choice and Bank Street Book of the Year. She lives in New York City.; Title: Vampire Island | [
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6,310 | 2 | Donald J. Sobol was the author of the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia Brown series and many other books. His awards include a special Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for his contribution to mystery writing in the United States, and the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers’ Choice Award for Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace.; Title: Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case | [
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6,311 | 0 | aThis collection will keep kids up all nighta]wishing for daylight.a "aPublishers Weekly"This collection will keep kids up all night wishing for daylight. " Publishers Weekly"?This collection will keep kids up all night?wishing for daylight.? "?Publishers Weekly"Anthony Horowitz is perhaps the busiest writer in England. He has been writing since the age of eight, and professionally since the age of twenty. He writes in a comfortable shed in his garden for up to ten hours per day. In addition to the highly successful Alex Rider ongoing series of books, he has also written episodes of several popular TV crime series, including Poirot, Murder in Mind, Midsomer Murders, and Murder Most Horrid. He has written the television series Foyle's War, which aired in the United States, as well as the libretto of a Broadway musical adapted from Dr. Seuss's book, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. He penned the script for the film The Gathering, which was released in 2003, starring Christina Ricci. Horowitz has also written the Diamond Brothers series.; Title: The Complete Horowitz Horror | [
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6,312 | 11 | Micol Ostow is an editor, writer, and complete Anglophile living and working in New York City. She can do a mean British accent—but only if you ask nicely. Questions, comments, and all manner of praise can be directed to: micolz@aol.com; Title: Up Over Down Under: Special Double-Length Edition (S.A.S.S.) | [
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6,313 | 2 | aHarperas whimsical drawings add humor and warmth to the story. Told in first-person narrative, the story will appeal to fans of Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and such.a a"School Library Journal"Harper s whimsical drawings add humor and warmth to the story. Told in first-person narrative, the story will appeal to fans of Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and such. "School Library Journal"?Harper's whimsical drawings add humor and warmth to the story. Told in first-person narrative, the story will appeal to fans of Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and such.? ?"School Library Journal"Sally Warner (www.sallywarner.com) has published more than twenty novels for young readers, including the Emma and EllRay Jakes series. She lives in Altadena, California with her husband and their not-so-miniature dachshund, Rocky. ; Title: Best Friend Emma | [
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6,314 | 2 | Convincing, intimate, stimulating! (Nikki Stone, Olympic Gold Medalist, Aerial Skiing)Linda Gerber recently returned to life in the Midwest after four years in Japan, where she served as the Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She currently lives and writes in Dublin, OH, blissfully ignoring her husband, four kids, and one very naughty puppy.; Title: The Finnish Line (S.A.S.S.) | [
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6,315 | 2 | aThis is a fun, celebratory story for any child just waiting to go to school.a "aSchool Library Journal"This is a fun, celebratory story for any child just waiting to go to school. " School Library Journal"?This is a fun, celebratory story for any child just waiting to go to school.? "?School Library Journal"Virginia Kroll lives in Hamburg, New York. Elisabeth Schlossberg lives in France.; Title: On the Way to Kindergarten | [
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6,316 | 11 | aLots of sports action and suspense will keep readers turning the pages of this gritty, streetwise tale.a "aKLIATT"Lots of sports action and suspense will keep readers turning the pages of this gritty, streetwise tale. " KLIATT"?Lots of sports action and suspense will keep readers turning the pages of this gritty, streetwise tale.? "?KLIATT"Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City.; Title: Rucker Park Setup | [
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6,317 | 2 | Madonna Ritchies recording career has spanned more than two decades, and she is recognized as one of the most successful and influential artists of modern times. She is married to screenwriter/director Guy Ritchie and has three children, Lola, Rocco, and David. They divide their time between the United States and England.; Title: Hooray for the Holidays (The English Roses No. 7) | [
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6,318 | 18 | Sterling North (1906-1974) was awarded a Newbery Honor for the autobiographical Rascal.; Title: Young Thomas Edison | [
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6,319 | 2 | "Magical realism meets Midwestern sensibilities in this charming coming of-age tale that manages to tackle some sobering issues, including mortality andfamily betrayal, while maintaining a sense of wonder that will captivate youngreaders from the first page." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review Kathleen Van Cleve lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.; Title: Drizzle | [
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6,320 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young Adults Fever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott O’Dell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforest.com.; Title: Fear of Falling (Vet Volunteers) | [
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6,321 | 2 | Donald J. Sobol was the author of the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia Brown series and many other books. His awards include a special Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for his contribution to mystery writing in the United States, and the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers Choice Award for Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace.; Title: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles | [
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6,322 | 7 | aAnother charmer from the duo behind The Gruffalo.a "aPublishers Weekly"Another charmer from the duo behind The Gruffalo. " Publishers Weekly"?Another charmer from the duo behind The Gruffalo.? "?Publishers Weekly"Julia Donaldson lives in Glasgow, Scotland.; Title: Charlie Cook's Favorite Book | [
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6,323 | 2 | aEnola is beautifully drawn, as are the sights and sounds of late-nineteenth-century London.a "aBooklist"Enola is beautifully drawn, as are the sights and sounds of late-nineteenth-century London. " Booklist"?Enola is beautifully drawn, as are the sights and sounds of late-nineteenth-century London.? "?Booklist"Nancy Springer has published forty novels for adults, young adults and children. In a career beginning shortly after she graduated from Gettysburg College in 1970, Springer wrote for ten years in the imaginary realms of mythological fantasy, then ventured on contemporary fantasy, magical realism, and women's fiction before turning her attention to children's literature. Her novels and stories for middle-grade and young adults range from contemporary realism, mystery/crime, and fantasy to her critically acclaimed novels based on the Arthurian mythos, I AM MORDRED: A TALE OF CAMELOT and I AM MORGAN LE FAY. Springer's children's books have won her two Edgar Allan Poe awards, a Carolyn W. Field award, various Children's Choice honors and numerous ALA Best Book listings. Her most recent series include the Tales of Rowan Hood, featuring Robin Hoods daughter, and the Enola Holmes mysteries, starring the much younger sister of Sherlock Holmes.Ms. Springer lives in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.; Title: The Case of the Left-Handed Lady: An Enola Holmes Mystery | [
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6,324 | 7 | aThe last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story.a a"Booklist," starred review, on "The Ruins of Gorlan"The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story. "Booklist", starred review, on "The Ruins of Gorlan"?The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story.? ?"Booklist", starred review, on "The Ruins of Gorlan"John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia hoping to be a writer. It wasnt until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with Johns assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting.After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight years.John began writing Rangers Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.; Title: The Ranger's Apprentice Collection (3 Books) | [
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6,325 | 11 | In tribute to this countrys proud tradition of protest, fine artist Shetterly has chosen 50 Americans who have stood up for what he calls the promise of America, presenting them in a series of accurately painted head-and-shoulder portraits with their names and a pithy quote scratched in. His selections, equally divided between men and women, range from such usual suspects as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the less-familiar likes of child peace activist Samantha Smith, political columnist Molly Ivins, authors Frances Moore Lappe (Diet for a Small Planet) and Jonathan Kozol, plus controversial figures such as Emma Goldman and Dwight Eisenhower, the telling quotes are reprinted in the margins to make them more legible. Opening with an eloquent general statement of purpose, and closing with biographical comments on each entry, this gallery of writers, politicians, rabble-rousers, troublemakers, scientists, celebrities and activists will have a stirring cumulative effect, even on children unacquainted with many of their causes or accomplishments. Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewRobert Shetterly's portraits were inspired by the events surrounding 9/11.A fine artist whose work has been widely exhibited, he has illustrated more than twenty-five books. Mr. Shetterly lives in Maine.; Title: Americans Who Tell the Truth | [
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6,326 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young Adults Fever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott O’Dell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforest.com.; Title: Storm Rescue #6 (Vet Volunteers) | [
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6,327 | 0 | aPolaccoas signature illustrations of swirling snow, the fine tapestry, and numerous love-filled faces invite readers to linger.a a"Publishers Weekly"Polacco s signature illustrations of swirling snow, the fine tapestry, and numerous love-filled faces invite readers to linger. "Publishers Weekly"?Polacco's signature illustrations of swirling snow, the fine tapestry, and numerous love-filled faces invite readers to linger.? ?"Publishers Weekly"About this Author... Patricia Polacco (www.patriciapolacco.com) is the beloved New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of over fifty picture books. She visits as many as two hundred classrooms in a single year, not only speaking but listening to the hundreds of children that she meets. Grateful for what teachers have done for her, she is also a popular keynote speaker celebrating teachers everywhere. She lives in Union City, Michigan, where she enjoys speaking to the myriad children who come to visit her and the famous meteor, the object of one of Patricia’s best-known stories.; Title: Christmas Tapestry | [
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6,328 | 0 | "The themes of finding your voice and telling the truth resonate throughout this appealing chapter book." --Booklist"Conveys a feel for the characters and the time, and a vivid sense of place." --School Library JournalPatricia C. McKissack lives in Chesterfield, Missouri.Gordon C. James lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.; Title: A Song for Harlem (Scraps of Time) | [
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6,329 | 2 | "[A] fine winter bedtime treat." -Kirkus ReviewsJane O'Connor lives in New York City.; Title: The Snow Globe Family | [
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6,332 | 11 | Jan Adkins has written, illustrated, and designed more than thirty-five books. He lives in California.• 1 •DARKNESS AND LIGHTFRANK LLOYD WRIGHT wrote An Autobiography in 1932. A better title might have been An Invention. He disregarded the facts and reinvented his own life as a kind of fable to explain how he became so great—though at the time he had very few projects and was deeply in debt. In this fable about himself he rearranged events as he thought they shouldhave been.In An Autobiography he tells us he was born on June 8, 1869. But the birth records of Richland Center, Wisconsin, show he was born June 8, 1867.Wright gives us the wrong ages for his mother and father, mistakes his father’s full name, and even lies about his own name. Why lie?Perhaps telling the absolute truth got in the way of his storyteller’s flourishes. Or perhaps he enjoyed fooling people: he took a sly delight in twisting facts.His mother, Anna Lloyd Jones, was usually called Hannah. She was a tall, broad-shouldered woman with a plain face. Anna and her five brothers and four sisters were part of the sturdy Lloyd Jones clan. The family had come from Wales to settle and farm a Wisconsin valley with rich soil and hard winters. Like her sisters, she was a teacher.When she was twenty-seven, close to an age when some might call her an “old maid,” she married William Carey Wright. He was forty-one. William was raising two young sons and an infant daughter after his first wife died. He was a handsome, gentle man with a powerful mind and extraordinary gifts. He taught, read poetry, sang, composed music, and played Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven on several instruments. He was a lawyer and a preacher known for his oratory, the art of making speeches.Anna and William’s first child together was given the name Frank Lincoln Wright. “Lincoln” was a popular name in the United States in 1867: both the Wrights and the Lloyd Joneses were northern anti-slavery families, and President Lincoln, the “Great Emancipator” who freed the slaves, had been dead only two years.Frank in 1874, age seven.The couple had two more children together, Jane and Margaret Ellen, but by the time Meg-Ellen arrived, the Wright household had become dark and angry.Wright’s boyhood, like the rest of his life, was checkered with patches of darkness and light, depression and happiness. What happened to his family? The twisted tales in his autobiography say one thing. The facts from records and other witnesses tell a different story. Between the two stories, we can see how upset and confused young Frank must have been.Some family stress came from moving. William Wright shifted from place to place when he took new jobs as a music teacher or a minister in Baptist churches. Naturally, his family went with him—they went off to Iowa, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, then back to Madison, Wisconsin.Some stress came from poverty. William was charming, intelligent, and artistic, but he couldn’t make much money. The United States was having a bad time after the Civil War; wages were low, money was tight. Preachers—even fine orators like William—were “genteel poor” who often lived on the charity of their church members. In 1878 the family returned to Madison, near Anna’s brothers and sisters in Spring Green. Relatives gave the family some welcome support. Anna’s brother James, concerned about the children, made a forty-mile wagon trip with a milk cow tethered to his tailgate so that they could have fresh milk every day.These stresses might have been soothed, but not by Anna Wright. She had an uneasy mind and a furious temper. At first she was kind and motherly to her stepchildren but in only a few years she changed. She began to beat William’s children by his first wife and terrify them. Their aunts and grandparents were afraid she would harm them seriously. The Wright relatives took in all three of William Wright’s older children, in family homes away from Anna. William wrote to them and saw them whenever he could. Anna was glad they were gone; to her, they no longer existed.It’s curious that Frank Lloyd Wright was nothing like his mother’s family. The Lloyd Jones brothers were big and brawny but he was small and light, so much like his father. Like William he was handsome, intelligent, witty, a natural orator and a great musician. But Frank never acknowledged his father’s heritage, not even the plain fact that William’s gifts had encouraged him to be a remarkable pianist. He never learned to read music but he had an extraordinary ear, and for the rest of his life music was an integral art of Frank’s life. But never a word about his father.Most lives have patterns that turn up many times. Denying anyone’s influence is a pattern you can see throughout Wright’s life. Over and over he denied getting any idea, style, shape, or method from any other person. Everything came from the miraculous mind of Frank Lloyd Wright. Other architects were influenced by him, he proclaimed, but he was never influenced by them. He denied being influenced by world events or discoveries. Wright believed that he was a pure spring of original thoughts.It’s impossible not to admire his brass certainty and loud praise of himself. No one is immune from influences, good and bad. Other artists acknowledge the influence of teachers and examples—not Frank! Consistently he claimed total originality with his rogue’s grin.In contrast to the dark anxiety of his family home, there was the soft light of the Lloyd Jones valley. The gentle hills of Wisconsin, the growing seasons, and the clean, crisp winters delighted Wright. He fell in love with land and weather. The country rhythms of plowing, planting, tending, and harvesting became part of his philosophy.Growing up in the Lloyd Jones valley made being close to farmland essential to Wright. All his life he was a country architect, even when he built in cities. He wanted all of us to return to our roots in the fields by making our houses and even our cities part of the forests and farms.But he was not a happy farmer.Frank was enchanted by the abstract beauty of nature—blossoms and sunsets—but repelled by cow dung and dirty work.Anna, a seasoned farm girl, almost worshipped her handsome son, but feared that he was becoming too soft. In the summers she sent Frank to Brother James. (All the Lloyd Joneses were called “brother” or “sister,” and Frank continued addressing friends in this way through his life.) At Brother James’s farm, Frank’s blond curls were cut short, overalls replaced his dapper clothes. He rose at four in the summer dark to help milk the cows. He described farm work as “adding tired to tired and adding it again.”The beauties of nature described in poetry sounded fine, but grunting hogs and clucking chickens didn’t sound as good or smell as sweet. Real life on a farm had too much sweat, blood, and dirt.Frank tried to run away many times. The Lloyd Jones clan was sensible, tough, and content with the gritty needs of farm life. They brought him back and set him to work again.Dark and light. Adoration from his mother, friction between Frank and his father. The tense house in the city of Madison for the winter, the beautiful valley in the summer. But this wasn’t a simple good/bad situation: the anxious winter house was a place of rest, books, and music, while the beautiful summer farm was a place of labor and long hours.Music was a light in his boyhood and through his life. At seven he pumped the organ while his father practiced. In his autobiography Wright expands this simple chore to a cruel punishment, something like being a galley slave. But the music must have seeped into him through the organ pump handle. Wright became a gifted pianist who always had expensive (usually unpaid-for) grand pianos wherever he lived. In the narrow periods between Anna Wright’s tantrums the family would sing around the piano.Anna was larger than her husband by several inches. There were periods of deep depression when she locked herself in her room for days. Then she flew into violent rages. She shouted at William, threw things, called him names, beat him, and eventually refused to be near him.The Lloyd Jones clan understood that she was not a mentally healthy woman and decided on a practical, though stern, family solution: they asked William to move away. The gentle man understood that it was the best he could do for his younger children. He packed a few books and instruments and left. He did not abandon his wife and children but was sent away in deep sadness. Frank was about sixteen. A few years later William heard that Anna was accusing him of desertion. To set the record straight and protect his reputation, William asked for a legal divorce. The court agreed that Anna had abused him, and the marriage was ended in 1885.Frank never saw his father again. Though William had been loving and kind, Frank refused any connection with him for nineteen years. William Wright died in 1904, when Frank—still stubbornly blaming his father for the family’s troubles—was thirty-seven years old. His half brothers and sister tried to contact him several times, but he saw them only once, many years later. Like Anna, Frank could erase people from his thoughts without difficulty.In his autobiography—perhaps even in his mind—it was his father, not his mother, who had become stern and angry. No one else—not William’s friends, his other children, nor even the Lloyd-Joneses—saw him this way, yet Anna’s violent behavior was obvious to everyone. Still, the autobiography retells Anna’s tale of William deserting his family and concocts a fairy-tale reason for William’s desertion: because Anna concentrated all her attention and affection on Frank.It’s true that Anna was obsessed by her beautiful son. She spoiled him, gave him special treats, dressed him like a young lord, and praised him constantly. An Autobiography tells us that his mother hung framed pictures of great cathedrals on the walls of his nursery so her infant son could absorb their beauty. She was determined that he would become a great architect!The truth, once again, is less romantic. In their tiny house Frank didn’t have a nursery, and it’s doubtful if Anna hung the prints of cathedrals on any wall. Frank’s belief in the prints are probably a storyteller’s way of emphasizing his mother’s devoted attention, which was real enough.One concrete thing Anna did for her son was encourage his interest in art. As a teacher, she had discovered the German educator Friedrich Froebel. He had devised a fine way of interesting children in graphic patterns and geometry: a system of shapes in fascinating wooden tiles-squares, triangles, circles, bars, arcs. He called them the Froebel Gifts. Anna found a set of the Gifts for Frank and also stocked his playroom with colored paper, paste, pencils, and cardboard. The shapes of those Gifts stayed with him. The pleasure of drawing seeped into his fingers. The stark beauty of geometry lodged in his eyes.Anna stayed with Frank constantly all her life, wherever he went, seldom living more than a few hundred yards away. Her clinging, day-by-day attention never faltered. Neither did her arguments and interference. He praised his mother publicly, but she irritated and exasperated him. He let his sister Jane care for her when she was old. When she died he didn’t bother to attend the funeral.• 2 •FOUNDATIONSEVERY ARCHITECT LEARNS that the first and most important part of a building’s structure is its foundation, its level and secure connection to the earth. The rest of the structure is connected to this strong base. The strength of a building depends on it.To the Lloyd Jones clan, learning was a foundation for the future. In this, Frank was a disappointment.Anyone could see that he was smart, and he read every book he could find. But he was a hopeless student. His grades were awful. In high school he dropped out of school repeatedly. His mother and aunts—all teachers—encouraged him to work harder. Without a good record, how could he enter a good university?This practical logic didn’t persuade him. Most of all, following someone else’s path didn’t appeal. He was offended that teachers would tell him what and how to learn.At eighteen Frank Lloyd Wright (he had changed his middle name to reflect his part in the Welsh clan) dropped out of high school for the last time, without graduating. His record of grades and attendance was a ruin. He had decided, however, that he was going to become an architect. Ignoring the guidelines and requirements for students at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, he entered as a “special student.” Without discipline or study skills, it was predictable that he would bomb.In his autobiography, Wright suggests that he attended the University of Wisconsin in engineering studies for over three years, dropping out just before graduation because the degree simply wasn’t important to him.What wasn’t important to him was the education itself. He dropped out after three semesters, little more than a year, failing in most of his classes. The only degrees Frank Lloyd Wright ever received were honorary doctorates, many years later. He entered the profession of architecture without a thimbleful of architectural education. As strange as it seems to us, his ignorance may have been a lucky break.To understand Frank Lloyd Wright and how much he accomplished, we need to understand how architecture stood just before 1900.Mark Twain and Dudley Warner called this period the Gilded Age. They probably meant that we were showing off to Europe that America was no longer a crude backwoods culture; however, our attempts at elegance achieved merely fake, shallow opulence. Our culture was gilded, not gold. The dress and design of the time were heavy with decoration, ruffles, details. Nothing escaped decoration—silverware, stoves, clocks, toilets. Most decoration was in the “classic” style, using symbols and themes from Rome, Greece and Egypt.At that time architecture was also “classic.” Its forms came from antiquity. Great blocky buildings rose on American streets, unlike anything in Rome, but their surfaces were crowded with Roman columns, arches, details, and vases copied from ancient ruins.The architecture of the late nineteenth century had rules of style, and the authority was a school in Paris, the École des Beaux-Arts. The “best” architects of Europe, Britain, and America were educated there. Their work was similar and shared a basic approach.Most public buildings were built up in layers that represented the march of architectural fashion from Greece to Rome. The layers expressed “orders” of style. The Doric order on the bottom was the oldest and had least decoration. The Ionic order was next. It carried more decoration and its columns had capitals—sculptured forms at their tops. Above Ionic and Doric, the Corinthian order was the fanciest, its columns capped with complex sculptures of stone leaves. Designing a building like this was a problem in fitting the orders and their parts to the size and function of the structure, inside and out. A nineteenth-century architect might take great pride in adapting the style and details of ancient Roman baths in Taranto to a courthouse in Zanesville, Ohio.For residential architecture—homes—the style book had a few more pages. In the United States some native styles had developed—the New England saltbox and Cape Cod cottage, the southwestern adobe, the sod house of the Great Plains, the “shotgun” house in the South. But these common homes were beneath the concern of society architects. They had their own list of classic styles: Greek Revival, Romanesque, Tudor, Queen Anne. Prospective homeowners chose a style that reflected their tastes or their position in society and hired architects who specialized in that style.Most of the “great homes” in the United States were based on ancient designs. George Washington’s beautiful home, Mount Vernon, was a wooden structure designed to look like a Greek stone structure. Monticello, Jefferson’s delightful home, was designed in brick and wood using Greek and Roman features.The theory was that architecture had reached its perfection in Greece and Rome. The best that could be hoped was that a new building would share some of the old classic grace. Architectural historians wrote about the divine harmony in classic architecture, the balance between simple forms and complex repetition of patterns.; Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: A Twentieth-century Life (Up Close) | [
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6,333 | 11 | aThe novel is a superb blend of fiction and nonfiction, rooted in the authoras usual careful research.a "aKirkus Reviews"The novel is a superb blend of fiction and nonfiction, rooted in the author s usual careful research. " Kirkus Reviews"?The novel is a superb blend of fiction and nonfiction, rooted in the author's usual careful research.? "?Kirkus Reviews"Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children's book author, poet, novelist and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. Coauthor with Michael Caduto of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series, Bruchac's poems, articles and stories have appeared in hundreds of publications, from Akwesasne Notes and American Poetry Review to National Geographic and Parabola. He has authored many books for adults and children including Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Skeleton Man, and The Heart of a Chief. For more information about Joseph, please visit his website www.josephbruchac.com.; Title: Jim Thorpe, Original All-American | [
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6,334 | 18 | Krull presents another top-notch scientific biography in the outstanding Giants of Science series. Readers have come to expect chatty, direct narratives that develop distinct characters and place those individuals squarely in the context of both their times and their disciplines, and this account of the noted physicist’s life delivers the goods. From her childhood in an oppressed Poland, the daughter of two highly educated individuals, Curie emerges as a driven woman, determined to excel for both her parents’ and her country’s sake, this drive informing everything that followed. As in previous series entries, this offering manages to take a wildly complex subject—atomic physics—and render it comprehensible to the child reader, emphasizing the legacy Curie left behind. Curie’s personal life—her unusual (for the times) partnership with her husband, her frustration with the limitations imposed on her because of her sex, her difficulty balancing work and family—receives admiring, but frank consideration. Readers will emerge from this account with a new appreciation for both the scientific and social advances made by Curie, whose towering achievements justly earn her a place among the “Giants.”—Kirkus, starred reviewKathleen Krull lives in San Diego, California. Boris Kulikov lives in New York City.; Title: Marie Curie (Giants of Science) | [
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6,335 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young AdultsFever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott ODell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforest.com.; Title: Teacher's Pet #7 (Vet Volunteers) | [
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6,336 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young AdultsFever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott ODell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforest.com.; Title: End of the Race #12 (Vet Volunteers) | [
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6,337 | 0 | "[The Time Warp Trio's] tongue-in-cheek humor makes for laugh-out-loud reading." "-School Library Journal," starred reviewa[The Time Warp Trioas] tongue-in-cheek humor makes for laugh-out-loud reading.a "aSchool Library Journal," starred review[The Time Warp Trio s] tongue-in-cheek humor makes for laugh-out-loud reading. " School Library Journal", starred review?[The Time Warp Trio?s] tongue-in-cheek humor makes for laugh-out-loud reading.? "?School Library Journal", starred reviewMultiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including theNew York TimesBest Illustrated BookThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales(illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor bookThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs(illustrated by Lane Smith), andMath Curse(illustrated by Lane Smith). In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called Guys Read that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the countrys first National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Childrens Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for childrens literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.; Title: Marco? Polo! #16 (Time Warp Trio) | [
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6,338 | 2 | Betty G. Birney has won many awards for writing for television, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America Award, and she won the Christopher Award for Friendship According to Humphrey. In addition to the Humphrey series, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafrass Springs and The Princess and the Peabody's. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her parents grew up as neighbors on Humphrey Street. Her website, bettybirney.com, is full of fun Humphrey activities and information.; Title: Surprises According to Humphrey | [
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6,339 | 0 | Tomie dePaola lives in New London, New Hampshire.; Title: Why? The War Years (A 26 Fairmount Avenue Book) | [
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6,340 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young AdultsFever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott ODell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforest.com.; Title: Time to Fly #10 (Vet Volunteers) | [
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6,341 | 2 | Tanith Lee lives in England.; Title: Piratica II: Return to Parrot Island | [
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6,342 | 2 | Sarra Manning is a British author and journalist. Sarra has written for ELLE, Grazia, Red, InStyle, The Guardian, and many more. Her best-selling YA novels include Guitar Girl, Let's Get Lost, Pretty Things, The Diary Of A Crush trilogy, and Nobody's Girl. Sarra lives in North London with her Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Miss Betsy, and prides herself on her unique ability to accessorize.; Title: Let's Get Lost | [
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6,343 | 2 | Patricia C. Wrede lives in Edina, Minnesota.Table of ContentsTitle PageCopyright PageDedicationCHAPTER 1CHAPTER 2CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 4CHAPTER 5CHAPTER 6CHAPTER 7CHAPTER 8CHAPTER 9CHAPTER 10CHAPTER 11CHAPTER 12CHAPTER 13CHAPTER 14CHAPTER 15CHAPTER 16CHAPTER 17CHAPTER 18CHAPTER 19CHAPTER 20CHAPTER 21CHAPTER 22CHAPTER 23The MatholychBy the time Amberglas finished, both of her listeners were thoroughly alarmed. The Matholych was something very old and powerful, which destroyed people and animals wherever it moved. Only sorcery could fight it, though unfortunately no one seemed to know exactly what kind of sorcery. There were a great many different theories, but since the Matholych ate magic, testing them was apt to be rather awkward.I thought you said the Matholych ate people, Crystalorn objected.Not at all, Amberglas replied. It eats magic, and there is quite a large amount of magical power in killing people and animals. Of course, getting power that way is a bit unpleasant, which may explain why it is generally regarded as Black Sorcery by everyone who doesnt use it.Eltiron shuddered. Somehow, killing animals to get magic from their deaths seemed much worse than killing them for food. And this thing is coming north?Quite soon.FIREBIRDWHERE FANTASY TAKES FLIGHTFIREBIRD Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, U.S.A. Penguin Group (Canada), 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 2Y3 (a division of Pearson Penguin Canada Inc.) Penguin Books Ltd, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England Penguin Ireland, 25 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland (a division of Penguin Books Ltd) Penguin Group (Australia), 250 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Victoria 3124, Australia (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd) Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd, 11 Community Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi - 110 017, India Penguin Group (NZ), 67 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, North Shore 0632, New Zealand (a division of Pearson New Zealand Ltd) Penguin Books (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd, 24 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, South AfricaRegistered Offices: Penguin Books Ltd, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, EnglandFirst published in the United States of America by Ace Fantasy Books, The Berkley Publishing Group, 1984 Published by Firebird, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2008Copyright Patricia C. Wrede, 1984All rights reservedLIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA IS AVAILABLEeISBN : 978-1-101-01990-0For Joel and Beth, who listened with great patience to many improbable ideas, and for Nate, Pam, Steve, Kara, Will, and Emma, who wouldnt let me get away with any of them.CHAPTER 1Jermain crouched low on his horses neck as he urged the animal to greater speed. Small branches stung his face as they whipped past, but he barely felt them. He could hear the sounds of his pursuers crashing through the brush behind him. Too close, they were much too close; he didnt know this forest well enough to lose them. He shut the thought out of his mind and concentrated on escape.The trees were becoming larger; good. He might be able to gain some ground once his horse was clear of this little bushy stuff. He dug his heels into Blackflames sides. The horse responded at once. Jermain felt the lengthening stride and knew a moments hope. No one in the Border Guard had a horse to match Blackflame. Perhaps he could get away from them before blood loss forced him to stop.Expertly he guided his mount through the trees. He could feel himself weakening, but he could not spare a hand to staunch the blood. Desperately he spurred the horse once more. His eyes searched the forest for a shelf of rock, a stream, something he could use to hide his trail. He found nothing.His vision blurred, but he did not dare to stop. He clamped his right arm against his side, clenching his teeth against the pain. The pressure might slow down the bleeding, or it might not, but the pain would keep him conscious a little longer. He could make it yet. The shouts and horns were fainter; he had gained a little ground.The forest seemed to be thinning ahead; perhaps he could gain a little more time. He guided Blackflame toward the place where the trees grew farthest apart. A moment later, they broke into a large clearing. Jermain had just time to see the slight, startled figure standing in Blackflames path; then the horse planted its forefeet and stopped, so abruptly that it was forced back almost on its haunches. Jermain was flung forward out of the saddle and fell heavily to the ground.Darkness and pain surged over him. Jermain forced them back. He couldnt pass out now; he would lose too much time. Dear me, a voice said somewhere above him. That was a rough stop. Are you hurt?Jermain opened his eyes and blinked in disbelief. A woman stood a few feet away, her back toward him. A heavy mass of steel-colored hair fell to the waist of her pale blue gown. Blackflame stood in front of her, trembling from exertion. The woman had one hand out, stroking Blackflames nose. She was talking to the horse.To the horse? Jermain blinked again. He tried to roll onto his side so he could see more clearly, and a fresh wave of pain made him gasp. Apparently he had broken a rib or two in that fall. The noise attracted the womans attention; she turned and looked at Jermain. She was young; not a damsel of sixteen, certainly, but no more than thirty, and obviously a lady.Its quite all right, she said vaguely. I will be there in a minute. Of course, youre here, so it really doesnt matter, but most people seem to feel better if I explain about these things. She turned back to the horse, and her head tilted to one side in critical examination.For a moment, Jermain lay motionless. He would have cursed, but he had no energy for it. He tried again to get to his feet; he made it to his knees. The woman turned around again.You really shouldnt do that, especially if youre not feeling well, which I can see you arent, what with that hole in your side and so on. I assume you realize that, though one can never tell. People can be so very odd. There was a man I used to know, who always wore his boots on the wrong feet for one day out of every month. So I thought Id mention it, in case you didnt.I have to get out of here, Jermain croaked, ignoring her jumbled speech. She had to help him or he was finished for certain.No, youll be much better off staying here, the woman said. Well, not here precisely, at least not for very long. No, certainly not long; you would be very uncomfortable, I am sure, and the damp would get into your wound, which would probably give you a fever, though sometimes it doesnt.Jermain ignored her completely this time. He was having trouble balancing on his knees, and he knew that if he fell over now he wouldnt be able to get up again. He thought about it for a minute and decided to crawl. That, he could manage. He dropped to his hands and knees, and began working his way slowly toward Blackflame, trying not to think about the pain in his chest. The woman made no move to help or hinder him. Really, you are being very silly, she said kindly.The sound of shouts and hoofbeats came clearly to Jermain, growing quickly louder. With the last of his strength, Jermain lunged for Blackflames stirrup. He missed and sprawled painfully on the ground, fighting to remain conscious. The woman walked over and knelt beside him; he felt gentle fingers on his injured side. If you stop jumping about like that, you probably wont bleed to death, the woman said, and six horsemen broke into the clearing.For a brief, nightmarish moment, Jermain was certain he would be trampled. He did not even have enough strength left to try to roll aside; somehow the horses missed him anyway. The Border Guards pulled their mounts to a halt, forming a circle around Jermain and the woman who knelt at his side. The woman blinked at them.Dear me, she murmured. Such a lot of people.The leader of the group, a burly man with a captains braid on the front of his faded jacket, looked at the woman in surprise. Evidently he came to the same conclusion Jermain had, for he bowed respectfully before he said briskly, Lady, I am Captain Morenar of the Kings Border Guard. This man is a dangerous criminal. You will, of course, oblige us by retiring at once. I would not wish to distress you by executing him in your presence, and we cant risk letting him escape.The woman looked critically down at Jermain, then back at the Captain. Not at all, she said firmly. He does not look in the least dangerous. Im quite willing to believe he is extremely foolish, but a great many people are, and I have never heard of anyone being executed for it, though I couldnt say for sure that its never happened. Of course, if he continues to run about with that wound bleeding all over everything and making such a mess, you wont have to.Morenar frowned and tried again. Lady, we have been chasing this man for four hours; I assure you there is no mistake.Well, it is certainly rude of you to contradict me, and I dont believe you at all, the woman said flatly. At least, I believe you have been chasing him, but not for four hours, and certainly hes not a criminal. Though I can understand why you say so; it would probably be very awkward for you to explain. So many things are; awkward, I mean. Large kettles, for instance, and carrying three brooms at once, and those fat brown birds with the red wings whose name I cant remember just at present. They waddle.Lady, Morenar said, we have not made a mistake.I didnt say you had. You obviously werent paying attention. Why are you chasing him? the woman said.We are under orders direct from Leshiya, Morenar replied, obviously relieved that the woman seemed to be making sense at last.But Leshiya is the capital of Sevairn, the woman said gently. And, of course, youre not in Sevairn just now, and neither am I; but then, there are a great many places that arentin Sevairn, I meanso perhaps you hadnt noticed. The border is back that way. She pointed.The Captain stared at her for a moment. We have wasted enough time, he said abruptly. Alver, Rusalk, escort the lady elsewhere, at once.Two of the soldiers swung down from their horses and started forward. Jermain tensed, wondering whether he was strong enough to get away while they were attending to the woman. He didnt think so; he seriously doubted whether he could even get himself upright again, much less stay there. Beside him, the woman rose to her feet. She looked at the two soldiers, then at Morenar. This is not wise of you, she said softly. Not wise at all.Take her, Morenar said, and the men reached out.Well, if you wont listen, the woman said, and made a swift throwing motion with both hands.The two soldiers went stumbling backward into a brownish gray fog that Jermain was certain had not been there a moment ago. One of them screamed; then the brown cloud billowed upward, hiding them, and the rest of the Border Guards, from Jermain. Only a small area around Jermain was free of the fog; Blackflame and the woman and a little grass were the only things he could see. Even they were whirling; Jermain felt a stab of fear. A face bent over him, framed in steel-colored hair.Dont worry, the woman said as he slipped into unconsciousness. I will see to things.That, thought Jermain with the last of his awareness, is what I am afraid of.Eltiron leaned outward. The stone of the tower battlements was cool and smooth beneath his hands; nearly all of Leshiya was visible below him in living miniature. This must be the way birds see us when they fly, he thought. I wish I were a bird. He leaned farther, as if the motion would bring him closer to the sky. Somewhere below him a bell chimed.Startled, Eltiron straightened. A brief wind ruffled his brown hair as he stood concentrating. Three, no, four chimes; he was late again. His shoulders slumped. No matter how much he hurried now, Terrel would still be certain to point out his irresponsibility to everyone when he finally arrived at the Kings Council. There was no point in rushing. Eltiron took a last look upward, then turned and started back into the castle.Inside the tower Eltiron paused. It wasnt as if anything important was ever discussed at the Councils anymore; Eltirons father and Terrel made most of the decisions in advance. Reluctantly, Eltiron started down the stairs. No, he couldnt justify missing the meeting completely, even if it only gave Terrel another chance to sneer at him. Eltiron reached the bottom of the stairs and turned down the corridor that led to the Council chambers. His steps slowed as he neared the door. With a sigh he straightened his shoulders and went in.The two men at the far end of the Council table looked up as Eltiron entered. Its about time, said the large man wearing the gold crown.Eltiron bowed with deep respect. Father. He nodded briefly to the second figure, a handsome blond man in red. My Lord Terrel.Your Highness. Terrels bow was a hair too shallow and a fraction too brief; no one but Eltiron would have noticed. He looks more like a prince than I do, Eltiron thought resentfully as Terrel resumed his seat. Though Eltiron was tall, Terrel was nearly two fingers width taller, and, in addition to his striking good looks, he moved with a practiced grace Eltiron could not seem to imitate, however hard he tried.Sit down, sit down, the King said, waving at an empty chair. Theres no reason for you to stand around keeping us waiting.Eltiron looked around and realized suddenly that there was no one else in the chamber. I was not told of any change in the time of the Council, he said as he took a chair. Inwardly, he winced. Practically the first thing he said, and already he sounded apologetic.Of course you werent, his father said. Half the time no one can find you, and the other half you arent interested anyway. What Ive done to deserve a son like you I dont know.Eltiron felt his face grow hot. The King glared at him for a moment, then went on in a milder tone. The truth is, this time it wasnt your fault. Id forgotten until Terrel mentioned it, but you couldnt very well be present while we discussed your marriage. So I changed the time of the meeting.Another one of Terrels bright ideas for undermining me, Eltiron thought. Then the rest of the sentence penetrated. Marriage?Of course, marriage, his father said irritably. Didnt I just say that? We settled it all this morning. Youre going to marry the King of Barinashs daughterwhats her name again, Terrel?The Princess Crystalorn, Terrel said. He smiled. The marriage will cement the alliance between Sevairn and Barinash; its an excellent move.But I dont want to get married yet, sir, Eltiron said, finding his voice at last.Yet? What do you mean, yet? the King demanded. Youre nearly twenty; how long do you expect to wait? Or did you think I was going to leave things to chance?No, sir, Eltiron said hastily. But this is very sudden.Oh, youll have at least a month to get used to the idea, his father said, waving away the objection. Itll take that long to make the rest of the arrangements.The rest of the arrangements? Eltiron said bitterly. I see. I am to have no say in the matter. How long has this been under consideration?I think Terrel mentioned it about six months ago, the King said. Not that it makes any difference.Six months? For six months youve been planning to marry me to this princess Ive never met, and you never thought to ask me about it? Humiliation and anger together left Eltiron speechless.The King frowned. Its a fine marriage; it will tie Barinash firmly to Sevairn. You have nothing to complain about.Nothing to complain about! Eltiron was shocked out of his normal reserve. Six months ago you never would have considered such an alliance! Before Jermain left, youJermain! The Kings hand slammed down on the arm of his chair. I told you I never wanted to hear that traitors name again! Yet every time I see you, its Jermain this and Jermain that, until I wonder whether you know any other name in the world. Enough of Jermain!Prince Eltiron was close to Jermain, Terrel said. It is natural that he would wish to defend his friend.It should not be natural for my son to defend a traitor! the King roared.Eltiron winced. Father, ISilence! You will marry whom I tell you to, and you will make alliances where I say you will, and if you mention Jermain to me again, I will have you imprisoned for treason yourself! Is that clear?ButNo more arguments! You may go. Go watch the birds, or write a poem for your bride, or whatever it is you do with your time! Go!Yes, Father. Eltirons shoulders slumped. As he turned to leave, he saw the gleam of satisfaction in Terrels eyes; it was almost more than he could stand. He bit back a half-formed comment and left the room. The door closed silently behind him, but he could still feel Terrels eyes on his back, as if the man could see through wood and stone. He shivered and walked rapidly away.CHAPTER 2As soon as he realized that he was awake, Jermain opened his eyes. He was lying in a narrow bed near one wall of a large, rather cluttered, circular room that smelled of cloves and honey. Directly across from him was a solid wooden door; beside it a flight of stone stairs led upward, curving partway around the wall of the room to vanish into an opening in the ceiling, just above the foot of the bed. A rough-hewn table occupied the center of the floor. Three mismatched chairs stood around it, and a large black bird was perched on the back of the tallest, preening. A squirrel sat on a window ledge nearby, scolding noisily.Someone had bandaged Jermains side while hed slept; he could feel the tautness of the linen as he breathed. His side still ached, but the pain was no longer insistent. Perhaps he had only bruised his ribs after all, not broken them. Jermain sat up carefully. He was considering what to do next when the door swung open.Be quiet, Garren, said a female voice, and the squirrel stopped chattering at once. An instant later, the woman who had rescued Jermain from the guards appeared in the doorway. She went straight to the table without bothering to shut the door behind her. She set down the armload of plants she was carrying, then turned to observe the air in Jermains general vicinity.Im so glad youre feeling better, she said. That is, if you are. You havent said anything about it, so perhaps you arent, which wouldnt be at all surprising, what with losing all that blood and breaking a rib and so on, though possibly youd rather I didnt go into detail. Still, I do think its a mistake not to talk about unpleasant things, even if people are sensitive; after all, if one worried all the time about offending people, one would never say anything, which in some cases would be a very good thing.I am glad of the chance to thank you for your timely rescue, lady, Jermain said. He rose and bowed, wincing. My name is Jermain Trevannon.How nice for you, the woman said. Mine is Amberglas. Do sit down again; you really arent recovered yet, and it would be inconvenient for me to have to put you back together again.The bed creaked as Jermain sat down. The squirrel made a disapproving noise. Amberglas pulled out one of the chairs and seated herself at the table. She picked up one of the plants she had brought in and blinked at it, then set it aside and took another.Lemon verbena is quite out of season, she said. Still, it ought to be good for something, if I can only think what; nearly everything is. Except skunk weed. If you can think of a use for a skunk weed plant, you may have the one growing at the edge of my garden. I cant imagine why I leave it there, but if you take it, then of course Ill know. Why ever were all those unpleasant people chasing you?Jermain hesitated. Im an outlaw, he said at last. He was surprised by the bitterness in his voice; hed thought he was used to it by now.That has nothing to do with it, Amberglas said firmly. There are a great many outlaws in the mountains, and the Sevairn Border Guards never bother with any of them, which is extremely shortsighted but quite understandable since most of the outlaws are far better at fighting than the guardsmen. It really reflects rather poorly on King Marreths training program, but perhaps he doesnt care about outlaws.Well, he cares about this one, Jermain said shortly.Yes, I know. Or at least, Id know if you would tell me, which isnt the same thing at all, but is actually quite close, if you think about it. Amberglas was still sorting plants, seemingly at random. Why?Jermain studied the woman. Her questions seemed innocent enough, but experience made him reluctant to be too trusting. On the other hand, he had no reason to believe that Amberglas would suddenly hand him over to the very people she had helped him escape. Furthermore, he owed her some explanation; however much he would prefer not to answer, the woman had a right to know whom she had rescued. King Marreth fears I may return to Leshiya, Jermain said at last.Yes, of course, Amberglas said to the black bird. If he didnt, he wouldnt send guards after you. Although it does seem a little unusual for a king to be afraid of an outlaw, but then, I havent known very many outlaws, so perhaps its more common than Id thought.Most outlaws dont come from the Kings court in Leshiya.No, thats quite true. At least, I think it is. I knew a thief once who was from the capital of Tar-Alem, and there are quite a few murderers who come from good families, but that isnt exactly the same thing. Still, a great many things turn up precisely where one doesnt want themrats in bakeries, for instance, and those large green worms on cabbagesso I suppose its quite possible for a kings court to have outlaws. What were you before you were an outlaw?I served King Marreth, Jermain said. I was his Chief Adviser for six years.You must be very good at giving advice. Amberglas dropped a small blue-flowered plant on a pile of middle-sized red flowers and looked up. Why did you become an outlaw?I had very little choice, Jermain said. Between Terrel and Eltiron, I never had a chance. You talk of outlaws at the Kings court; well, Terrel Lassond fits the description. Hes the sort who would sacrifice the whole country if it would help him get what he wanted. I wish Marreth joy of his new adviser.He doesnt sound pleasant, Amberglas agreed. I dont suppose theres any chance of Marreths discovering this for himself?Oh, hell find out, all right, Jermain said with renewed bitterness. When its too late. Marreth deserves what hes going to get. Hes made his stew; now he can eat it. For all I care, he can boil in it. Jermain stopped. For six months he had schooled himself not to think of Leshiya, Marreth, Terrel, or Eltiron; the violence of his reaction to Amberglass questions shocked him.I see. Amberglas studied one of the plants she was holding. I dont suppose you would be inclined to explain just what it was that all these people did? Because you havent, yet. You may not have realized it, so I thought I would point it out to you.Jermain snorted. Terrel and His Royal Highness Prince Eltiron convinced Marreth that I was guilty of treason. As a result, Marreth stripped me of my lands and position and awarded them to Terrel. Isnt that enough?I do see that you might think so, Amberglas said. Were you?Was I what?Were you guilty? Of treason, I mean; there are a great many other things you could be guilty of, but since you werent accused of any of them, they dont really matter. Well, no, they do matter, certainly, but Im not particularly interested in them at the moment, though if you happen to think of anything else you want to mention, its quite all right with me.I am no traitor, Jermain said stiffly.I didnt think so. But of course, you could still be guilty of treason. Thats why I asked about it, Amberglas said.No, I was not guilty, Jermain said after a moment. Unless its treason to believe an old friends warning, and counsel that preparation be made. Absently, he fingered the place where the short scar on his left arm was hidden by his sleeve.That doesnt sound much like treason, Amberglas said. Of course, it would depend on the friend. And the warning. Telling someone that his dinner is burning isnt treason, at least, not in most places, though I couldnt say for certain about Navren. The King there has made such extremely peculiar laws that one never knows what is treason in Navren. Or what isnt, she added thoughtfully, and looked at Jermain.For a moment Jermain hesitated, then he nodded. He had no reason to remain silent. If safety was his main concern, he had already told Amberglas more than was wise; finishing the tale would make no difference. 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6,345 | 2 | Jean Van Leeuwen is the author of more than fifty children's books, including picture books, Easy-to-Read books, and middle-grade fiction. Ms. Van Leeuwen now lives in another small town north of New York City with her husband, Bruce Gavril. She has two grown children, David and Elizabeth, and a young grandchild, who will surely inspire more stories. ; Title: Amanda Pig, First Grader (Oliver and Amanda) | [
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6,346 | 1 | "Captivat[ing]. . . Children will howl with delight when they meet this engaging pup.”—School Library Journal, starred review."—School Library Journal, starred review"Thanks to excellent pacing, children will get caught up in the childlike Moka's emotions: the pleasure of being free, the loneliness of night, and the exuberant reunion with Michelle…. A final twist provides the perfect end to this appealing tale that will lend itself to storytime or one-on-one reading."—BooklistKeiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan. She grew up in a typical Japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. "All the steps I took growing up were very normal," Ms. Kasza says. "The only unusual thing I did was go to college in the United States." She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. Ms. Kasza married an American, and the United States has been her home ever since.After publishing five children's books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She says, "Having two small boys and two professions was too much to handle."Ms. Kasza admires many great picture-book creators, such as Leo Lionni and Maurice Sendak, but says that the work of Arnold Lobel has influenced her the most. The subtle humor and warmth he created in his books continues to inspire me," she says. "I often go back to his work when I get discouraged or lose confidence."Ms. Kasza compares the process of making a book to acting on stage under the lights:"I become the character that I'm working on at that moment. I pretend that I'm a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I'm acting, I'm a child myself."Ms. Kasza's ambition is not to create a hundred books, but to "create one really good book that will be kept on the family bookshelves for generations, although a hundred really good books would be even better, of course!"Keiko Kasza lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons.copyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan. She grew up in a typical Japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. "All the steps I took growing up were very normal," Ms. Kasza says. "The only unusual thing I did was go to college in the United States." She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. Ms. Kasza married an American, and the United States has been her home ever since.After publishing five children's books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She says, "Having two small boys and two professions was too much to handle."Ms. Kasza admires many great picture-book creators, such as Leo Lionni and Maurice Sendak, but says that the work of Arnold Lobel has influenced her the most. The subtle humor and warmth he created in his books continues to inspire me," she says. "I often go back to his work when I get discouraged or lose confidence."Ms. Kasza compares the process of making a book to acting on stage under the lights:"I become the character that I'm working on at that moment. I pretend that I'm a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I'm acting, I'm a child myself."Ms. Kasza's ambition is not to create a hundred books, but to "create one really good book that will be kept on the family bookshelves for generations, although a hundred really good books would be even better, of course!"Keiko Kasza lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons.copyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.; Title: The Dog Who Cried Wolf | [
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6,347 | 2 | "Kehret packs a lot of action and tension in this easy-to-handle mystery."aReaders will be caught up in the action...as they are amused by Peteas astute observations and adroit detective work.a a"Kirkus Reviews"Readers will be caught up in the action...as they are amused by Pete s astute observations and adroit detective work. "Kirkus Reviews"?Readers will be caught up in the action...as they are amused by Pete's astute observations and adroit detective work.? ?"Kirkus Reviews"Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat.Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, and the Children's Book Council. She has won many state "young reader" or "children's choice" awards. Peg's characters are ordinary kids who find themselves in exciting situations and who use their wits to solve their problems. There is usually humor as well as suspense in her books. A long-time volunteer at The Humane Society, she often uses animals in her stories.Before she began writing books for children, Peg published plays, short stories, articles, and two books for adults. She is a frequent speaker at conferences for librarians and teachers.At the age of twelve, Peg had polio and was paralyzed from the neck down. Because she can remember that experience and her year of recovery so vividly, she finds it easy to write in the viewpoint of a twelve or thirteen year old. Most of her main characters are that age. Her autobiography, Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio, won the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, and the PEN Center USA West Award for Children's Literature.When she is not writing, Peg likes to watch baseball, bake cookies, and pump her old player piano.; Title: The Stranger Next Door (Pete the Cat) | [
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6,348 | 5 | “The Buehners retell the old familiar tale with a jump-roping, rhyme-spouting Goldilocks. Buehner’s homey illustrations perfectly capture the facial expressions of the characters, and lend a particular kind of mischief to Goldilocks. Cute….” —Kirkus ReviewsThe husband-and-wife team behind the best-selling Snowmen at Night and Snowmen at Christmas, Carolyn and Mark Buehner are also the creators of the award-winning Fanny’s Dream. Upcoming collaborations include an original fairy tale about a lonely princess who decides to become a hairdresser. They live in Utah with their nine children.; Title: Goldilocks and the Three Bears | [
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6,349 | 0 | Suzy Kline, the author of nineteen previous Horrible Harry books and four books about Song Lee, lives in Willington Connecticut with her husband, Rufus. Suzy and Rufus have been married for thirty-eight years. They met in the state where they both grew up: California. Suzy grew up in Berkeley and Rufus in Sacramento. Suzy graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in European history. She met Rufus at the Davis campus while attending that campus for a year. They got married and lived in different places, including Canada, before settling into Connecticut, the state they now call home.Suzy taught in 5th and 6th grades at Shannon Elementary School in Richmond, California for 3 years, and 2nd and 3rd grades at Southwest Elementary School in Torrington, Connecticut for 24 years before retiring this past June. She now enjoys writing full-time and visiting schools and libraries. The couple share their home with two cats, Teeter and Hoag. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Emily, and four grandchildren: Jake, Kenna, Gabby and Saylor. A fifth grandchild is due in September, 2006. Suzy's mother just turned 96. She dedicated her most recent book, Horrible Harry Takes the Cake to her.Suzy and Rufus enjoy attending UConn football and basketball games, and Suzy uses the UConn library as a reference for her writing facts.; Title: Horrible Harry Cracks the Code | [
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6,350 | 13 | aOliviaas fans will dive right into the story and wonat emerge until the last page.a" aSchool Library Journal"Olivia s fans will dive right into the story and won t emerge until the last page. " School Library Journal"?Olivia's fans will dive right into the story and won?t emerge until the last page.?" ?School Library Journal""Olivia's fans will dive right into the story and won't emerge until the last page."" - School Library Journal"Ellen Potter is the author of more than ten books, including the bestselling Olivia Kidney series and the award-winning novels Slob, The Kneebone Boy, and The Humming Room. Her most recent series for boys, Otis Dooda: Strange but True, is a Cybils Award nominee. Learn more about Ellen at ellenpotter.com.; Title: Olivia Kidney Secret Beneath City | [
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6,351 | 1 | [A] wittily ironic tale. -Publishers WeeklyKeiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan. She grew up in a typical Japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. "All the steps I took growing up were very normal," Ms. Kasza says. "The only unusual thing I did was go to college in the United States." She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. Ms. Kasza married an American, and the United States has been her home ever since.After publishing five children's books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She says, "Having two small boys and two professions was too much to handle."Ms. Kasza admires many great picture-book creators, such as Leo Lionni and Maurice Sendak, but says that the work of Arnold Lobel has influenced her the most. The subtle humor and warmth he created in his books continues to inspire me," she says. "I often go back to his work when I get discouraged or lose confidence."Ms. Kasza compares the process of making a book to acting on stage under the lights:"I become the character that I'm working on at that moment. I pretend that I'm a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I'm acting, I'm a child myself."Ms. Kasza's ambition is not to create a hundred books, but to "create one really good book that will be kept on the family bookshelves for generations, although a hundred really good books would be even better, of course!"Keiko Kasza lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons.copyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.; Title: Badger's Fancy Meal | [
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6,352 | 0 | aReaders will applaud the metamorphoses of Fox and Joan, who come to understand themselves and others through their art.a "aSchool Library Journal"Readers will applaud the metamorphoses of Fox and Joan, who come to understand themselves and others through their art. " School Library Journal"?Readers will applaud the metamorphoses of Fox and Joan, who come to understand themselves and others through their art.? "?School Library Journal"Pat Murphy lives in San Francisco, California.; Title: The Wild Girls | [
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6,353 | 2 | Madonnas recording career has spanned more than two decades, and she is recognized as one of the most successful and influential artists of modern times. She has written six picture books for children: The English Roses, Mr. Peabodys Apples, Yakov and the Seven Thieves, The Adventures of Abdi, Lotsa de Casha, and The English Roses: Too Good to Be True. She has three children, Lola, Rocco, and David. They divide their time between the United States and England.; Title: Catch the Bouquet! #12 (English Roses, The) | [
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6,354 | 2 | "This is an outstanding piece of literature." "London Times"aThis is an outstanding piece of literature.a "aLondon Times"This is an outstanding piece of literature. " London Times"?This is an outstanding piece of literature.? "?London Times"Matt Haigs writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Independent, and The Sydney Morning Herald. The Dead Fathers Club is his American debut. He lives in Leeds, England.; Title: Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest | [
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6,355 | 1 | aAnimal lovers will get a kick out of this intriguing mystery.a a"School Library Journal"Animal lovers will get a kick out of this intriguing mystery. "School Library Journal"?Animal lovers will get a kick out of this intriguing mystery.? ?"School Library Journal"Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat.Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, and the Children's Book Council. She has won many state "young reader" or "children's choice" awards. Peg's characters are ordinary kids who find themselves in exciting situations and who use their wits to solve their problems. There is usually humor as well as suspense in her books. A long-time volunteer at The Humane Society, she often uses animals in her stories.Before she began writing books for children, Peg published plays, short stories, articles, and two books for adults. She is a frequent speaker at conferences for librarians and teachers.At the age of twelve, Peg had polio and was paralyzed from the neck down. Because she can remember that experience and her year of recovery so vividly, she finds it easy to write in the viewpoint of a twelve or thirteen year old. Most of her main characters are that age. Her autobiography, Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio, won the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, and the PEN Center USA West Award for Children's Literature.When she is not writing, Peg likes to watch baseball, bake cookies, and pump her old player piano.; Title: Trapped! (Pete the Cat) | [
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6,356 | 0 | Klages makes an impressive debut with an ambitious, meticulously researched novel set during WWII. Writing from the points of view of two displaced children, she successfully recreates life at Los Alamos Camp, where scientists and mathematicians converge with their families to construct and test the first nuclear bomb.Publishers Weekly, starred review"Dewey, ten, embarks alone on a mysterious train trip from her grandmother's home in St. Louis to New Mexico, where she will rejoin her often-absent mathematician father. It's 1943, and Dewey's dad is working at Los Alamos -- "the Hill" -- with hundreds of other scientists and their families. Klages evokes both the big-sky landscape of the Southwest and a community where "everything is secret" with inviting ease and the right details, focusing particularly on the society of the children who live there. Dewey seems comfortable with her own oddness (she's small for her age, slightly lame, and loves inventing mechanical gizmos) and serves as something of an example to another girl, Suze, who has been trying desperately to fit in. Their burgeoning friendship sees them through bouts of taunting, their parents' ceaseless attention to "the gadget," personal tragedy, and of course the test detonation early on July 16, 1945, which the two girls watch from a mesa two hundred miles away: "Dewey could see the colors and patterns of blankets and shirts that had been indistinct grays a second before, as if it were instantly morning, as if the sun had risen in the south, just this once." Cameo appearances are made by such famous names as Richard Feynman (he helps Dewey build a radio) and Robert Oppenheimer, but the story, an intense but accessible page-turner, firmly belongs to the girls and their families; history and story are drawn together with confidence." -The Horn Book Magazine, starred reviewEllen Klages lives in San Francisco, California.; Title: The Green Glass Sea (The Gordon Family Saga) | [
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6,357 | 2 | Praise for The Boy Who Returned from the Sea"More than just an exciting adventure tale, this novel is an exploration of the hidden link between people and animals." --School Library Journal "An unusual, engrossing novel, using vivid language to project the reader into the sounds and smells of the animal world." --Booklist"This sensitive story is both emotional and exciting. It convincingly conveys the unspoken bond that exists between people and their animal friends." --Children's Literature Clay Morgan has won awards for his travel writing and novels and also won the Idaho Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. In 2002 he was awarded the NASA Public Service medal for "exceptional service to NASA's mission," for writing the history of Shuttle-Mir. Mr. Morgan's other books include The Boy Who Spoke Dog and Santiago and the Drinking Party. He lives in Houston with his wife, NASA astronaut-teacher Barbara Morgan, and their sons, Adam and Ryan.; Title: The Boy Who Returned from the Sea | [
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6,358 | 7 | aFast paced and full of suspense.a "aKLIATT"aAdventure lovers wonat be able to resist the strong plot and cliff-hanger style narrative.a "aSchool Library Journal"Adventure lovers won t be able to resist the strong plot and cliff-hanger style narrative. " School Library Journal"Fast paced and full of suspense. " KLIATT"?Fast paced and full of suspense.? "?KLIATT"?Adventure lovers won?t be able to resist the strong plot and cliff-hanger style narrative.? "?School Library Journal"?Fast paced and full of suspense.? "?KLIATT"Michael Carroll lives in Ireland.; Title: The Awakening #1 (Quantum Prophecy) | [
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6,359 | 11 | Lauren St. John lives in London, England. A well-respected biographer and sports journalist, she grew up in Zimbabwe, Africa, where she had a pet giraffe, as well as numerous dogs, horses, and warthogs. This setting inspired The White Giraffe as well as her recent memoir, Rainbow’s End.; Title: Dolphin Song | [
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6,360 | 2 | Sad and desperate spirits are haunting Miranda again. This time she sees a mourning mother and her two terrified children through mirrorsin her school locker and at the beautiful yet rundown plantation, Belle Chandelle, where her mother and aunt Teeta are now working. She is stumped until her friend Gage puts the plantation in historical perspective, and the ghost of her grandfather guides her safely to the storys denouement. Once again, the easy teen repartee and not one but two love triangles will readily attract YA readers, especially those who enjoyed Mirandas first spirit encounter, in Walk of the Spirits (2008). Grades 8-12. --Frances BradburnRichie Tankersley Cusick is the author of numerous horror novels, including The House Next Door, April Fools, and several Buffy the Vampire Slayer books. She lives in Lenexa, Kansas.; Title: Shadow Mirror | [
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6,361 | 0 | Grade 8 Up—In post-World War I Austria, Englishman and self-made magnate Guy Farne buys a countryside castle as part of an elaborate plan to woo Nerine, the woman he loved and lost as a penniless teenager. Meanwhile Tessa, Pfaffenstein Castle's headstrong young heiress, revels in the anonymity of life as a junior wardrobe mistress at the International Opera Company in Vienna. When Guy commissions the company to stage a production of Mozart's Magic Flute at Pfaffenstein, he and Tessa meet and bond over their love of art and music. He is unaware of her connection to his new estate until her identity is revealed at a lavish ball held to introduce Nerine to Austrian society. Though drawn to Tessa, Guy stays faithful to his deliciously snobby fiancée. In the meantime Tessa fields the dogged (and comic) marriage proposals of a local prince. Predictably, the star-crossed pair eventually get their well-deserved happy ending. The novel opens with too much telling instead of showing, but Ibbotson hits her stride once all the players assemble at the castle. Vivid details bring supporting characters to life. German phrases and literary allusions may escape young readers, but do not detract from the overall flow of the narrative. There is nothing groundbreaking here, but this is satisfactory historical romance for future fans of Philippa Gregory.—Amy Pickett, Ridley High School, Folsom, PA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Eva Ibbotson, born Maria Charlotte Michelle Wiesner (21 January 1925 – 20 October 2010), was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's books. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. For the historical novel Journey to the River Sea (Macmillan, 2001), she won the Smarties Prize in category 9–11 years, garnered unusual commendation as runner up for the Guardian Prize, and made the Carnegie, Whitbread, and Blue Peter shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was one of eight books on the longlist for the same award in 2012.; Title: The Reluctant Heiress | [
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6,362 | 2 | aA perfect blend of art and story.a a"School Library Journal"A perfect blend of art and story. "School Library Journal"?A perfect blend of art and story.? ?"School Library Journal""A perfect blend of art and story." - "School Library Journal""I was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1944. Soon after my birth I lived in Williamston, Michigan and then moved onto my grandparents farm in Union City, Michigan."I lived on the farm with my mom and Grandparents until 1949. That is when my Babushka (my grandmother) died and we prepared to move away from Michigan. I must say that living on that little farm with them was the most magical time of my life...and that my Babushka and other grandparents were some of the most inspirational people in my life."My parents were divorced when I was 3, and both my father and mother moved back into the homes of their parents. I spent the school year with my mother, and the summers with my dad. In both households I was the apple of my grandparents' eyes! I would say that these relationships with my grandparents have most definitely influenced my life and my work. You probably have noticed that in almost every book that I write there is a very young person who is interacting with an elderly person. Personally, I feel that this is the most valuable experience of my life....having the wonder of knowing both children and elderly people."The respect that I learned as a very young person certainly carried over into my life in later years. I have always like hearing stories from these folks. My genuine curiosity for the wonder of living a very long life prepared me to accept the declining years of my own parents."To get back to the farm in Union City...this place was so magical to me that I have never forgotten it! This was the place where I heard such wonderful stories told...this was the place that a real meteor fell into our font yard...that very meteorite is now our family headstone in the graveyard here in Union City."Did I tell you that I now live in Union City? This is after living in Oakland, California for almost 37 years. But, you see, every year I'd come back to Michigan to see my Dad and family."Anyway..."In 1949 we left the farm to move, first to Coral Gables, Florida. I lived there with my Mom and my brother, Richard, for almost 3 years. Then we moved to Oakland, California. I remained there for most of my young life on into my adulthood. We lived on Ocean View Drive in the Rockridge District. What I loved the most about this neighborhood is that all of my neighbors came in as many colors, ideas and religions as there are people on the planet. How lucky I was to know so many people that were so different and yet so much alike."It is on Ocean View that I met my best friend, Stewart Grinnell Washington. We are best friends to this day! He has a younger brother, Winston and three sisters; Jackie, Terry and Robin. When I was a student in elementary school I wasn't a very good student. I had a terrible time with reading and math. As a matter of fact, I did not learn how to read until I was almost 14 years old. Can you imagine what it was like to see all my friends do so well in school and I wasn't! I thought I was dumb. I didn't like school because there was this boy that always teased me and made me feel even dumber. When I was fourteen, it was learned that I have a learning disability. It is called dyslexia. I felt trapped in a body that wouldn't do what everybody else could do. That was when one of my hero's, my teacher, found what was wrong with me and got me the help I needed to succeed in school. Of course, now that I am an adult, I realize that being learning disabled does not mean DUMB AT ALL! As a matter of fact, I have learned that being learning disabled only means that I cannot learn the way most of you do. As a matter of fact, most learning disabled children are actually GENIUSES! Once I learned how to read and caught up with the rest of my fellow students, I did very well."I went on to University, majored in Fine Art, then went on to do a graduate degree and even ended up with a Ph.D. in Art History. For a time I restored ancient pieces of art for museums. I eventually became the mother of two children, Steven and Traci, and devoted much of my days to their education and upbringing."I did not start writing children's books until I was 41 years old. Mind you the "art" has always been there for me most of my life. Apparently one of the symptoms of my disability in academics is the ability of draw very, very well. So drawing, painting and sculpture has always been a part of my life even before I started illustrating my books. The books were quite a surprise, really. Mind you, I came from a family of incredible storytellers. My mother's people were from the Ukraine and Russia...my father's people were from Ireland. My extended family,(Stewart's family) were from the bayous of Louisiana...also great story tellers. When you are raised on HEARING stories.....NOT SEEING THEM, you become very good at telling stories yourself. So at the age of 41 I started putting stories that I told down on paper and did drawings to help illustrate them...I guess the rest is history."I have enjoyed a wonderful career of writing books for children . Who could have guessed that little girl that was having such a tough time in school would end up an illustrator and author. Children and adults alike ask me where I get my ideas...I get them from the same place that you do....MY IMAGINATION... I would guess the reason my imagination is so fertile is because I came from storytelling and, WE DID NOT OWN A T.V.!!!!!!!!! You see, when one is a writer, actor, dancer, musician; a creator of any kind, he or she does these things because they listen to that "voice" inside of them. All of us have that "voice". It is where all inspired thoughts come from....but when you have electronic screens in front, of you, speaking that voice for you... it DROWNS OUT THE VOICE! When I talk to children and aspiring writers, I always ask them to listen to the voice, turn off the T.V. and"LISTEN...LISTEN...LISTEN."Now that I have moved back to Union City I am intending to open my house and community and invite people to come there to take part in writing seminars, story telling festivals, literature conferences and various events that celebrate children's literature."Born Patricia Ann Barber in Lansing, Michigan, to parents of Russian and Ukrainian descent on one side and Irish on the other, Patricia Polacco grew up in both California and Michigan. Her school year was spent in Oakland, California, and summers in her beloved Michigan. She describes her family members as marvelous storytellers. "My fondest memories are of sitting around a stove or open fire, eating apples and popping corn while listening to the old ones tell glorious stories about their homeland and the past. We are tenacious traditionalists and sentimentalists.... With each retelling our stories gain a little more Umph!"Studying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an M.F.A. and a Ph. D. in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen exchange programs for writers and illustrators, Patricia Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects here in the U.S. that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs.The mother of a grown son and a daughter, Patricia Polacco currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Lincoln.copyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved."I was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1944. Soon after my birth I lived in Williamston, Michigan and then moved onto my grandparents farm in Union City, Michigan."I lived on the farm with my mom and Grandparents until 1949. That is when my Babushka (my grandmother) died and we prepared to move away from Michigan. I must say that living on that little farm with them was the most magical time of my life...and that my Babushka and other grandparents were some of the most inspirational people in my life."My parents were divorced when I was 3, and both my father and mother moved back into the homes of their parents. I spent the school year with my mother, and the summers with my dad. In both households I was the apple of my grandparents' eyes! I would say that these relationships with my grandparents have most definitely influenced my life and my work. You probably have noticed that in almost every book that I write there is a very young person who is interacting with an elderly person. Personally, I feel that this is the most valuable experience of my life....having the wonder of knowing both children and elderly people."The respect that I learned as a very young person certainly carried over into my life in later years. I have always like hearing stories from these folks. My genuine curiosity for the wonder of living a very long life prepared me to accept the declining years of my own parents."To get back to the farm in Union City...this place was so magical to me that I have never forgotten it! This was the place where I heard such wonderful stories told...this was the place that a real meteor fell into our font yard...that very meteorite is now our family headstone in the graveyard here in Union City."Did I tell you that I now live in Union City? This is after living in Oakland, California for almost 37 years. But, you see, every year I'd come back to Michigan to see my Dad and family."Anyway..."In 1949 we left the farm to move, first to Coral Gables, Florida. I lived there with my Mom and my brother, Richard, for almost 3 years. Then we moved to Oakland, California. I remained there for most of my young life on into my adulthood. We lived on Ocean View Drive in the Rockridge District. What I loved the most about this neighborhood is that all of my neighbors came in as many colors, ideas and religions as there are people on the planet. How lucky I was to know so many people that were so different and yet so much alike."It is on Ocean View that I met my best friend, Stewart Grinnell Washington. We are best friends to this day! He has a younger brother, Winston and three sisters; Jackie, Terry and Robin. When I was a student in elementary school I wasn't a very good student. I had a terrible time with reading and math. As a matter of fact, I did not learn how to read until I was almost 14 years old. Can you imagine what it was like to see all my friends do so well in school and I wasn't! I thought I was dumb. I didn't like school because there was this boy that always teased me and made me feel even dumber. When I was fourteen, it was learned that I have a learning disability. It is called dyslexia. I felt trapped in a body that wouldn't do what everybody else could do. That was when one of my hero's, my teacher, found what was wrong with me and got me the help I needed to succeed in school. Of course, now that I am an adult, I realize that being learning disabled does not mean DUMB AT ALL! As a matter of fact, I have learned that being learning disabled only means that I cannot learn the way most of you do. As a matter of fact, most learning disabled children are actually GENIUSES! Once I learned how to read and caught up with the rest of my fellow students, I did very well."I went on to University, majored in Fine Art, then went on to do a graduate degree and even ended up with a Ph.D. in Art History. For a time I restored ancient pieces of art for museums. I eventually became the mother of two children, Steven and Traci, and devoted much of my days to their education and upbringing."I did not start writing children's books until I was 41 years old. Mind you the "art" has always been there for me most of my life. Apparently one of the symptoms of my disability in academics is the ability of draw very, very well. So drawing, painting and sculpture has always been a part of my life even before I started illustrating my books. The books were quite a surprise, really. Mind you, I came from a family of incredible storytellers. My mother's people were from the Ukraine and Russia...my father's people were from Ireland. My extended family,(Stewart's family) were from the bayous of Louisiana...also great story tellers. When you are raised on HEARING stories.....NOT SEEING THEM, you become very good at telling stories yourself. So at the age of 41 I started putting stories that I told down on paper and did drawings to help illustrate them...I guess the rest is history."I have enjoyed a wonderful career of writing books for children . Who could have guessed that little girl that was having such a tough time in school would end up an illustrator and author. Children and adults alike ask me where I get my ideas...I get them from the same place that you do....MY IMAGINATION... I would guess the reason my imagination is so fertile is because I came from storytelling and, WE DID NOT OWN A T.V.!!!!!!!!! You see, when one is a writer, actor, dancer, musician; a creator of any kind, he or she does these things because they listen to that "voice" inside of them. All of us have that "voice". It is where all inspired thoughts come from....but when you have electronic screens in front, of you, speaking that voice for you... it DROWNS OUT THE VOICE! When I talk to children and aspiring writers, I always ask them to listen to the voice, turn off the T.V. and"LISTEN...LISTEN...LISTEN."Now that I have moved back to Union City I am intending to open my house and community and invite people to come there to take part in writing seminars, story telling festivals, literature conferences and various events that celebrate children's literature."Born Patricia Ann Barber in Lansing, Michigan, to parents of Russian and Ukrainian descent on one side and Irish on the other, Patricia Polacco grew up in both California and Michigan. Her school year was spent in Oakland, California, and summers in her beloved Michigan. She describes her family members as marvelous storytellers. "My fondest memories are of sitting around a stove or open fire, eating apples and popping corn while listening to the old ones tell glorious stories about their homeland and the past. We are tenacious traditionalists and sentimentalists.... With each retelling our stories gain a little more Umph!"Studying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an M.F.A. and a Ph. D. in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen exchange programs for writers and illustrators, Patricia Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. 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6,363 | 2 | aA powerful story, entertaining and satisfying on many levels.a a"KLIATT"A powerful story, entertaining and satisfying on many levels. "KLIATT"?A powerful story, entertaining and satisfying on many levels.? ?"KLIATT""A powerful story, entertaining and satisfying on many levels." - "KLIATT"Sharon Shinn is a journalist who works for a trade magazine. Her first novel, The Shapechanger's Wife, was selected by  Locus as the best first fantasy novel of 1995. She has won the William C. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer, and was twice nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has lived in the Midwest most of her life.; Title: General Winston's Daughter | [
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6,364 | 2 | aAmber Brownas perky personality and honest outlook on life will win the hearts of all.a a"Childrenas Literature"Amber Brown s perky personality and honest outlook on life will win the hearts of all. "Children s Literature"?Amber Brown's perky personality and honest outlook on life will win the hearts of all.? ?"Children's Literature""Amber Brown's perky personality and honest outlook on life will win the hearts of all." - "Children's Literature"Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Childrens Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.; Title: Amber Brown Sees Red | [
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6,365 | 2 | "A fun, filled-with-thrills romp." School Library JournalAuthor/illustrator Steve Breen is a Pulitzer Prizewinning editorial cartoonist and the creator of the comic strip Grand Avenue. Stick, his picture-book debut, is rambunctious, silly, and couldnt be more endearing. Steve Breen lives in San Diego, California.; Title: Stick | [
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6,367 | 2 | A happy wag of the kid-wants-dog-tale, with guaranteed giggles. -Booklist, starred reviewDavid LaRochelle lives in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Hanako Wakiyama lives in San Francisco, California.; Title: The Best Pet of All | [
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6,368 | 0 | Jeff Corwin is the host of a variety of popular television shows, including Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin Experience, Corwin's Quest, Spring Watch, and King of the Jungle; Disney's Going Wild with Jeff Corwin; Investigation Earth with the Discovery Networks; NBC's Jeff Corwin Unleashed, which won an Emmy for an Outstanding Host; and the Travel Channel's Into Alaska and Into the American West. He also co-created and cohosted CNN's Planet in Peril with Anderson Cooper in 2007. In the fall of 2008, Jeff Corwin was named Ambassador of Climate Change for one of the nation's leading conservation organization, Defenders of Wildlife. When not traveling the world, Jeff can be found at his home off the coast of Massachusetts, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.; Title: Your Backyard Is Wild: Junior Explorer Series Book 1 | [
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6,369 | 2 | aReismanas fast-paced, cinematic first novel . . . makes scientific concepts interesting and accessible.a a"Publishers Weekly," starred reviewReisman s fast-paced, cinematic first novel . . . makes scientific concepts interesting and accessible. "Publishers Weekly", starred review?Reisman's fast-paced, cinematic first novel . . . makes scientific concepts interesting and accessible.? ?"Publishers Weekly", starred review"Reisman's fast-paced, cinematic first novel . . . makes scientific concepts interesting and accessible." - "Publishers Weekly", starred reviewMichael Reisman lives in Los Angeles, California.; Title: Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeper | [
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6,370 | 2 | Barthe Declements is an author of children's and young adult books. Some of her published credits include Fourth Grade Wizards, Double Trouble, I Never Asked You to Understand Me, and Bite of the Gold Bug: A Story of the Alaskan Gold Rush (Once Upon America).; Title: Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You | [
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6,371 | 2 | Jeff Corwin is a wildlife biologist, conservationist, and the Emmy Award-winning host of a variety of popular television shows, including Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin Experience, Corwin's Quest, NBC's Jeff Corwin Unleashed, and the Travel Channel's Into Alaska and Into the American West. He also cocreated and cohosted CNN's Planet in Peril with Anderson Cooper in 2007. A native of Massachusetts, Jeff has established an interactive museum and environmental education center called the EcoZone. Based in Norwell, Massachusetts, EcoZone strives to build awareness of the wildlife and ecology unique to the wetlands of southeastern Massachusetts. When not traveling the world, Jeff can be found at his home off the coast of Massachusetts, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.; Title: The Great Alaska Adventure!: Junior Explorer Series Book 2 | [
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6,372 | 0 | "Kula Baker, who had a small role in Fox's engaging Faithful (2010), takes center stage as she journeys from Yellowstone to San Francisco...Slowly and at great peril, she uncovers secrets of the past. The San Francisco earthquake and acute class consciousness of Kula's Native American roots feature hugely in this gripping tale." Booklist"Fox manages to weave the many strings of the plot together nicely, with everything reaching a climax during the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake...Kula's story comes to a heartbreaking, bittersweet conclusion that will leave readers satisfied." School Library Journal"2012 Finalist of the WILLA Literary Awards for Children's and Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction" - Women Writing the WestJanet Fox is a former high school teacher and full-time author of books for children and young adults. She lives with her husband and an elderly Basset hound in the mountains of Montana.; Title: Forgiven | [
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6,373 | 2 | aFocused and funny, this is one of the best chapter books about Amber Brown.a "aBooklist"Focused and funny, this is one of the best chapter books about Amber Brown. " Booklist"?Focused and funny, this is one of the best chapter books about Amber Brown.? "?Booklist"Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Children’s Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.; Title: Forever Amber Brown | [
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6,374 | 2 | Emma’s . . . refreshing voice rings true. (Kirkus Reviews)Sally Warner (www.sallywarner.com) has published more than twenty novels for young readers, including the Emma and EllRay Jakes series. She lives in Altadena, California with her husband and their not-so-miniature dachshund, Rocky. ; Title: Not-So-Weird Emma | [
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6,375 | 0 | Gr 7 UpIt's May of 1904, and 16-year-old Maggie Bennet should be planning her debut into Newport society. Unfortunately, her father has other plans. He takes her to Yellowstone National Park, following a lead on Maggie's mother, who disappeared the year before and is presumed dead. Upon their arrival, Papa reveals that they are broke and he has taken a job as architect at the park. As Maggie tries to start a new life and piece together the mystery of her mother's connection to Yellowstone, she is torn between her conflicting desires. She longs to take her proper place in society, something offered by George Graybull, the rich and powerful but arrogant and shallow older man who is courting her. At the same time, she wants freedom and true love, represented by Tom, the kind but poor son of a geologist. The story follows Maggie's struggle to overcome her own prejudices and society's limitations. The wilderness of Yellowstone, which is lovingly and beautifully depicted, reflects her inner turmoil and yearning for freedom, deemed madness in her bohemian mother. Though the style doesn't always ring true to the period and the plot and characterization sometimes lack subtlety, the gradual revelation of the truth about Maggie's mother, the developing relationship between Maggie and Tom, and the thrilling episodes sprinkled throughout will engage readers.Erin Carrillo, formerly at Alachua County Library District, Gainesville, FL Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Maggie wants to fit into Newport society, which would be an easier task if her mother were more conventional. It is the early 1900s, and young ladies of her class are mainly concerned with debutante life and finding wealthy husbands. Then Mama suddenly disappears, and Papa uproots Maggiemoving west for a new life and some clues about his wife's past. Yellowstone holds some of those clues, and what the resistant Maggie finds in Wyoming is nothing like the caste society and rules she knew before. Romance and actual cliff-hangers ensue as family secrets unfold and new adventures and interesting people catch her fancy. She struggles to reconcile with Papa and his burdens, but mainly Maggie wants to make choices about her future and move away from narrow societal constraints of women's roles. Fox combines mystery, romance, and a young girl's coming-of-age in this satisfying historical tale. Grades 7-10. --Anne O'Malley; Title: Faithful | [
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6,376 | 2 | Linda Skeers lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ard Hoyt lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.; Title: The Impossible Patriotism Project (Rise and Shine) | [
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6,377 | 2 | A sweet confection of southern charm and gentle humor. -VOYASuzanne Supplee, originally from Tennessee, lives in Maryland and works as a writer and teacher. She visited Ireland on her own many years ago and highly recommends traveling solo, at least once in a lifetime. Her favorite hobbies are reading and chasing her two Jack Russell terriers. Suzanne is married and has three daughters, Cassie, Flannery, and Elsbeth.; Title: Artichoke's Heart | [
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6,378 | 7 | Polacco's artwork couldn't be better. -School Library JournalStudying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an MFA and a PhD in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen-exchange programs for writers and illustrators, Ms. Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects in the United States that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs. The mother of a grown son and a daughter, she currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Lincoln.; Title: Picnic at Mudsock Meadow | [
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6,379 | 2 | Griffin whips humor, suspense and frequent, offhand gross bits into a winning formula that young readers will slurp up avidly. Kirkus ReviewsAdele Griffins critically acclaimed novels include The Other Shepards, Amandine and National Book Award Finalist Sons of Liberty. Her numerous awards and accolades include ALA Best Book for Young Adults,ALA Notable, CCBC Choice, IRA-CBC Children's Choice and Bank Street Book of the Year. She lives in New York City.; Title: The Knaveheart's Curse: A Vampire Island Book | [
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6,380 | 0 | aIntelligently designed and imaginatively conceived, the artwork makes the text more understandable and the whole book more beautiful.a a"Booklist," starred reviewIntelligently designed and imaginatively conceived, the artwork makes the text more understandable and the whole book more beautiful. "Booklist", starred review?Intelligently designed and imaginatively conceived, the artwork makes the text more understandable and the whole book more beautiful.? ?"Booklist", starred reviewKathleen Kudlinksi the award-winning author of more than forty books for children, including  the Boy, Were We Wrong series. She lives in Connecticut and Vermont.; Title: Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs! | [
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6,381 | 0 | * "A carefully researched novel...the many details will give YAs a good feel for what the war was like for those who fought in it." —KLIATT, starred review "A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection." —Booklist"Louis is a likable character and readers will follow him with interest, learning much along the way." —Kirkus ReviewsJoseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children's book author, poet, novelist and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. Coauthor with Michael Caduto of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series, Bruchac's poems, articles and stories have appeared in hundreds of publications, from Akwesasne Notes and American Poetry Review to National Geographic and Parabola. He has authored many books for adults and children including Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Skeleton Man, and The Heart of a Chief. For more information about Joseph, please visit his website www.josephbruchac.com.; Title: March Toward the Thunder | [
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6,382 | 2 | [T]his encouraging book will help to calm those first-day-of-school jitters. -BooklistNancy Carson lives in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. She and her husband, Barry McCool, have three children, two dogs, and a cat. A graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art, Nancy has kept alive a youthful zest for life. Readers and book reviewers alike are charmed by her jazzy yet childlike drawings done with bright colored pencils. In all 42 books and four stage plays, she uses well-placed humor in words and pictures to tickle the funny bone of children and their parents. Nancy loves nature and spends as much time outdoors as possible, running, biking and birdwatching. Besides writing and illustrating children's books, she designs posters, t-shirts, caps, greeting cards and other specialty items, which are marketed across the country through McCool Unlimited, Inc. and available though Nancy's on-line catalogue. ; Title: First Grade, Here I Come! | [
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6,383 | 7 | Michael Carroll lives in Ireland.; Title: The Gathering: Book 2 (Quantum Prophecy) | [
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6,384 | 1 | "Fans will no doubt want more of the “beeg Chihuahua dude." —Kirkus ReviewsJudy Schachner lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.; Title: Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble | [
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6,385 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young AdultsFever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott ODell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforest.com.; Title: Masks #11 (Vet Volunteers) | [
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6,386 | 2 | Grade 8 Up—In this futuristic tale, two teens with mysterious and difficult pasts meet at the universe's most prestigious and demanding school: Academy 7. Aerin, a foreigner and fugitive slave, knows she does not belong here. Dane, the rebellious younger son of the Alliance's most powerful leader, enrolls partly to thwart his father's control over his life. From the beginning of the school term, Dane's cocky, contrary nature and Aerin's extraordinary combat and computer-savvy land them both in trouble with the school's administrator, a powerful member of the Alliance Council. Aerin, secretive and estranged from nearly all social contact, and Dane, bad-boy, rich-kid heartthrob, are unlikely allies. Each holds a key to information that could cause political repercussions throughout the Alliance, and an uneasy truce develops as they are repeatedly thrown together. The story's pacing, intrigue, and subtly romantic overtones are consistently engaging, but the use of pen and paper and easily hacked computer systems seem anachronistic, and a few futuristic details may need a strong visual imagination. Such effects hardly detract from Osterlund's impressionistic and evocative storytelling style, as the plot moves at light-speed, and the setting and characters are believable. Academy 7 is a satisfying, refreshing portrayal of two smart, desperate, and unhappy young people struggling to make sense of—and better—the world their parents bequeathed them.—Roxanne Myers Spencer, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green END"The story's pacing, intrigue, and subtly romantic overtones are consistently engaging...satisfying, refreshing." --School Library Journal; Title: Academy 7 | [
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6,387 | 11 | This crowd-pleaser begs to be read aloud and will certainly set off gales of giggles. -"Kirkus Reviews", starred review?This crowd-pleaser begs to be read aloud and will certainly set off gales of giggles.? -"Kirkus Reviews", starred review"This crowd-pleaser begs to be read aloud and will certainly set off gales of giggles." -"Kirkus Reviews", starred reviewLeslie Helakoski lives in Lawton, Michigan. Henry Cole lives in Wilton Manors, Florida.; Title: Big Chickens Fly the Coop | [
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6,388 | 2 | "[Keena's]escapades and the way she handles them ring with an emotional honesty readers will recognize." -Kirkus ReviewsMelissa Thomson is an elementary school teacher in New York City where she lives with her husband, Pete, and their three plants. Melissa began her teaching career at Emery Elementary School in Washington, DC. Her students at Emery inspired her to write about Keena Ford.; Title: Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up | [
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6,389 | 2 | Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young AdultsFever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott ODell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State. Follow Laurie on Twitter @halseanderson and visit her at madwomanintheforest.com.; Title: Trapped #8 (Vet Volunteers) | [
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6,390 | 2 | Jean Van Leeuwen is the author of more than fifty children's books, including picture books, Easy-to-Read books, and middle-grade fiction. Ms. Van Leeuwen now lives in another small town north of New York City with her husband, Bruce Gavril. She has two grown children, David and Elizabeth, and a young grandchild, who will surely inspire more stories.; Title: Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth (Oliver and Amanda) | [
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6,391 | 2 | The clear, straightforward text uses language that young children can easily grasp. "School Library Journal"?The clear, straightforward text uses language that young children can easily grasp.? ?"School Library Journal""The clear, straightforward text uses language that young children can easily grasp." - "School Library Journal"Dr. Gail Saltz lives in New York City. Lynne Avril Cravath lives in Phoenix, Arizona.; Title: Changing You!: A Guide to Body Changes and Sexuality | [
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6,392 | 2 | [T]his title will reassure struggling readers and their parents. "School Library Journal"?[T]his title will reassure struggling readers and their parents.? ?"School Library Journal""[T]his title will reassure struggling readers and their parents." - "School Library Journal"Nancy Carlson is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children that feature the characters Loudmouth George, Harriet, Louanne, Pig, and Arnie. She is also the creator of Bunnies and Their Hobbies and Bunnies and Their Sports. Ms. Carlson lives in Minnesota. ; Title: I Don't Like to Read! | [
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6,393 | 2 | Alan Gratz was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. After a carefree but humid childhood, he attended the University of Tennessee, where he earned a College Scholars degree with a specialization in creative writing and later a Master's degree in English education. In addition to writing plays, magazine articles, and a few episodes of A&E's City Confidential, Alan has taught catapult building to middle schoolers, written more than 6,000 radio commercials, and lectured as a Czech university. Currently, Alan lives with his wife Wendi and daughter Jo in the high country of western North Carolina, where he enjoys reading, eating pizza, and, perhaps not too surprisingly, watching baseball.; Title: Something Rotten (Horatio Wilkes Mystery) | [
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6,394 | 13 | Grade 35Corwin began learning about animals at age three when he was given his first pet, a goat. Once his curiosity about animals was kindled, he never stopped exploring their world. This enthusiastic recounting of his life is a straightforward telling of the work it takes to realize a personal dream. Corwin shares the triumphs as well as the setbacks on his path to success. He also describes some of the mistakes he has made with wildlife. For example, he tried to eat raw harvester ants without studying the recipes of Native Americans, and they attacked the inside of his mouth and injected his cheeks, gums, and tongue with acid. This is a fast, easy read filled with entertaining anecdotes for animal lovers and fodder for biography assignments. A center section of full-color photographs of Corwin posed with some of the animals he studies is exuberant and fun. His larger-than-life personality shines through.Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In this approachable paperback, the host of Animal Planet, Corwins Quest, Planet in Peril, and other popular TV programs blends his exciting adventures in the wild with his passionate call for conservation. Although he failed biology in high school, Corwin went on to become one of the worlds most celebrated wildlife biologists. He traces his interest in animals back to childhood; his curiosity about snakes, for example, started when he was bitten by a garter snake in a woodpile in his parents backyard. An insert of beautifully reproduced color photos from his global travels show him with a giraffe in Kenya, a moose in Alaska, and more. But whether he is talking about the importance of poop as a biological learning tool or about his encounter with a cheetah in Namibia or being grabbed by an elephant in Cambodia, he also speaks about the importance of conservation in the incredible frontier that starts in kids own backyards. The multiple exclamation marks are unnecessary, but the adventures are thrilling, and the messages are urgent. Grades 4-8. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Jeff Corwin: A Wild Life: The Authorized Biography (Jeff Corwin Books) | [
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6,395 | 1 | It is most welcome to see the reissue of this fanciful tale. "Children s Literature"?It is most welcome to see the reissue of this fanciful tale.? ?"Children's Literature""It is most welcome to see the reissue of this fanciful tale." - "Children's Literature"Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California dance band. After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey at the Art Students' League. He managed to support himself throughout his schooling by playing his trumpet evenings, in nightclubs and at weddings.Gradually, he eased into making a living sketching impressions of Broadway shows for The New York Times and The Herald Tribune. This shift was helped along, in no small part, by a rather heartbreaking incident: he lost his trumpet. One evening, he was so engrossed in sketching people on the subway, he simply forgot it was sitting on the seat beside him. This new career turned out to be a near-perfect fit for Don, though, as he had always loved the theater.He was introduced to the world of childrens literature when William Saroyan asked him to illustrate several books. Soon after, he began to write and illustrate his own books, a career he settled into comfortably and happily. Through his writing, he was able to create his own theater: "I love the flow of turning the pages, the suspense of what's next. Ideas just come at me and after me. It's all so natural. I work all the time, long into the night, and it's such a pleasure. I don't know when the time ends. I've never been happier in my life!"Don died in 1978, after a long and successful career. He created many beloved characters in his lifetime, perhaps the most beloved among them a stuffed, overall-wearing bear named Corduroy.Don Freeman was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book Fly High, Fly Low.; Title: Quiet! There's a Canary in the Library | [
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6,396 | 2 | Transports children to a distinctive habitat that most will never see. "Booklist", starred review?Transports children to a distinctive habitat that most will never see.? ?"Booklist", starred review"Transports children to a distinctive habitat that most will never see." - "Booklist", starred reviewJim Arnosky is well known for his "keen observations of nature and his fine artistic talent" (School Library Journal). He has written and illustrated many children’s books. Otters Under Water was called "first-rate natural history for the youngest" by Kirkus Reviews (pointer review), and School Library Journal wrote that in it "each of his creatures exhibits a distinct individualism." Every Autumn Comes the Bear was called "vibrant, translucent and strikingly composed" by Publishers Weekly, and Booklist wrote "Arnosky's radiant pictures have a dazzling sense of pattern and composition . . . and a sense of mystery. A beautiful, imaginative, and informative approach." School Library Journal said of Rabbits & Raindrops, “Perfect for story-time or lap-time reading, this book will give children a feeling of security and contentment.”Jim Arnosky and his family live on a twenty-acre farm in Vermont.; Title: Babies in the Bayou | [
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6,397 | 13 | aAn excellent addition to an already strong series.a" aSchool Library Journal," starred reviewAn excellent addition to an already strong series. " School Library Journal", starred review?An excellent addition to an already strong series.?" ?School Library Journal", starred reviewI grew up in a small town in Michigan where there wasnt much for kids to do for fun except ride a bike down a dirt road to the local Dairy Queen, or better yet, to the public library. My two younger brothers and I didnt have easy access to a swimming pool, movie theater or cable television, but we did have open fields, woods, marshland, old barns, and half-built houses to explore places that really sparked our imaginations. One of my best friends lived on a sheep farm, and we used to conduct sances in the spooky atmosphere of the barn hayloft near her house (the memory of some of those activities may have influenced Gildas fascination with parapsychology and the occult in Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator). I spent long, humid summers reading every book our wonderful local librarian recommended: she had a talent for handing any young person a perfectly selected story.Throughout junior high and high school, I spent a great deal of time playing the piano (I was one of those odd kids who actually liked piano lessons), and after competing in numerous music competitions, I attended the University of Michigan on a music scholarship. Literature won out over music, however, and I switched my major to English after my freshman year.After completing a B.A. in English, I edited reference books for an educational publishing company in Detroit for several years, after which I returned to school to complete an M.F.A. in creative writing at American University (Washington, D.C.). After graduate school, I moved to England to work as a healthcare news journalist; I lived in Oxford for about two years, then moved to London to write for an online educational publication. The opportunity to travel and live in a variety of settings certainly furthered my development as a writer. Ive also held numerous odd jobs -- piano player in a shopping mall, assembly line worker for General Motors, waitress, preschool teacher -- that have helped generate numerous ideas for characters and situations to explore in fiction.The idea for the story of Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator first emerged while I was living in San Francisco and had recently been laid off from a dot com editorial position. With quite a bit of extra time on my hands, I found myself wandering into a store that sold antique typewriters, and walked out with the idea of an eccentric girl whos fiercely attached to a magic typewriter (or a typewriter that she wishes were magic). I knew right away that this typewriter would represent the loss of someone very close most likely a parent. As the story evolved and I got to know Gildas buoyant, life-affirming character, I realized that I wanted to write a story like the ones that had most moved me in my youth a book that made me laugh while also addressing the reality of grief and loss as a part of life. I was also interested in a theory that people who lose a parent at a young age are sometimes more driven and willing to take risks than those who have the security of two parents (while others may respond in a nihilistic sense, by assuming that theres no point in making a big effort in life since they, too, may die young). In a sense, Gilda and Juliet initially evolved as representations of these two very opposite responses to coping with death.In the second book in the series, Gilda Joyce and the Ladies of the Lake, I drew upon my experience teaching English literature and creative writing at a Catholic girls school. In this novel, Gilda reluctantly agrees to attend an elite private school on scholarship. It isnt long before she finds herself in the role of investigative reporter for the school newspaper, immersed in a mystery surrounding the drowning death of a student.While theres certainly much of myself in Gildas character, the Gilda Joyce novels are completely fictional stories. I often conduct research as part of my writing processreading books about psychic techniques, interviewing people, visiting neighborhoods or buildings that serve as models for setting. Aspects of my own life inevitably find their way into the novelschildhood memories, places Ive lived, knowledge from work experiences, character quirks loosely based on friends, relatives, and acquaintances.In addition to developing my own craft, I enjoy visiting schools and conducting workshops designed to inspire reading and creative writing in young people. I live in Maryland, near Washington, DC with my husband Michael and three childrenMax and the twins, Marcus and Genevieve.; Title: Gilda Joyce: the Ghost Sonata | [
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6,399 | 11 | John R. Erickson and Gerald L. Holmes both live in Perryton, Texas.; Title: The Case of the Secret Weapon #55 (Hank the Cowdog) | [
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