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6,600 | 2 | "A fairy story that's wistful, humorous, and clever." - "Publishers Weekly", starred review "Fresh and distinctive . . . hysterical dialogue . . . will keep readers glued to this smart, earthy and thoughtful tale." - "Kirkus Reviews", starred review "A great choice for all who favor funny and intelligent fantasies." - "School Library Journal", starred reviewEllen Booraem, a native of Massachusetts, now lives in Downeast Maine. She is the author of The Unnameables (an ALA Best Book for Young Adults), Small Persons With Wings, and Texting the Underworld. All of Ellen's books have, among other awards, been picked as Best Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews. In addition to being a writer, Ellen is also a mentor and a writing coach. She lives with a cat, a dog, and an artist in a house they (meaning the humans) built with their own hands.; Title: Small Persons with Wings | [
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6,601 | 7 | Praise for the Wereworld series by Curtis Jobling:Rise of the WolfJoblings debut initiates a sure-to-be-long series of Wereworld tales, pure fantasy adventure with plenty of horror in the mixthis will find broad appeal among lovers of adventure fantasy, especially those mourning the end of John Flanagan's Rangers Apprentice.Kirkus Reviews[A] rousingly gory heroic fantasythere are plenty of brutal fights for action lovers, and the quest has some stirring moments. Give this series opener to fans of Flanagans Rangers Apprentice series.BooklistIn this thrilling middle-grade debut, first in the Wereworld series, British author/illustrator Jobling (the designer of the Bob the Builder TV series) creates a memorable new setting in which were-creatures rulea thoroughly enjoyable adventure that makes particularly inventive use of its shape-shifter elements and mythology.Publishers Weekly (starred review)Even reluctant readers should enjoy Wereworld as the first in a new seriesas a fantasy world it is superior to Eragon, and pure fun.The Times (London)The nail-biting pace and plot turns will keep the reader wondering exactly how Drew will resolve it allthere is enough romantic heat, girl power, and vulnerable tough guys to guarantee interest from the Twilight crowd.BCCBThis first book in the series hits all the bases for a fairy tale with fangsthis will be a popular book, particularly for the young sword and sorcery fan contingent.Library Media ConnectionsAssured and lively enough to captivate with its strong world building and approachable languagewill draw followers to the sequel like Drew to a damsel in distress.VOYACan he write it? Yes, he can!...a good mix of the traditional pre-industrial society with shape-shifters, and looks like it could be the start of a very fun ride.Geek Dad on Wired.comRage of LionsGive Jobling a hand for crafting a sequel thats even more lurid and action packed than the opener.Kirkus ReviewsGame of Thrones for the tween set.School Library JournalShadow of the HawkPlotlines and were-creatures proliferate theres enough spilled blood and shape changing here to appease the most demanding fans of either.BooklistCurtis Jobling (www.curtisjobling.com) is the author of the Wereworld series. Hes also known for being the designer of the BAFTA-winning BBC show Bob the Builder and has worked on both Wallace & Gromits A Close Shave and Tim Burtons Mars Attacks! He lives in Cheshire, United Kingdom.; Title: Nest of Serpents (Wereworld) | [
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6,602 | 2 | The Homemade Stuffing Caper is an exciting mystery, full of jokes and puns, as well as brainteasers and lots of detective work. This may be the first mystery you dont want the detective to solve, because you wont want it to end! BookPageBrisk and absorbing, author John Madormos debut tips its fedora to hard-boiled classics with its 'sixth-grader meets Sam Spade' narration. Family Fun MagazineWith mysteries to solve, codes to decrypt, and an extended cast of colorful characters in tow, this first in a new series offers lots for mystery fans to chew on and will leave them hungry for the next installment. BooklistA Book Case Top Ten Summer Reading Selection for 2012 Book CaseJohn Madormo is an author, a screenwriter and a college professor. He lives near Chicago, Illinois.; Title: The Homemade Stuffing Caper: Book 1 (Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire) | [
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6,603 | 0 | Im sure my action-loving 9-year-old, as well as my autistic 12-year-old, will love this buoyant story as it hurtles to a thrilling conclusion while being both moving and morally unsentimental. If, as P.K.s foster mother puts it, a Detective is someone who uncovers the Truth & brings Justice then Lawrenceis being the kind of detective all good authors can be."--New York Times Book Review"A rich vein of wisdom runs through this highly entertaining, swashbuckling series debut.Kirkus, starred review"A winning blend of Wild West and classic detective lore, this first book in the Western Mysteries series is a fast-paced, engrossing read, from beginning to end."--Booklist, starred reviewCaroline Lawrence grew up in Bakersfield, California, and claims that some of her ancestors were pioneers, teamsters and newspapermen. Caroline moved to England to study classics at Cambridge. After a decade of immersing herself in Roman history to write the Roman Mysteries series, Caroline is now mining the rich vein of American history during the tumultuous 1860s. She currently lives in London by the river with her history-loving husband, Richard, who did the illustrations for this book.; Title: P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados | [
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6,604 | 11 | Praise for The Final Four by Paul Volponi:"Volponi, a multiple award-winning author, keeps the tension high from the first to last page ... The Final Four is definitely a winner." VOYA, starred review"A triple-overtime game keeps readers on the edge of their seats, but nerve-wracking as the action on the floor may be, the baggage that the players bring to the game is equally fraught." BCCB, starred review"With exciting game action ... this gritty, realistic, and riveting novel deserves the wide audience it will no doubt attract." School Library Journal, starred review"Volponi nails it when it counts in this dynamic story." Booklist, starred review"Volponi's latest combines in-the-moment action, basketball history and the points of view of four college ballplayers with very different lives ... No story or character is simple." Kirkus ReviewsPaul Volponi is a writer, journalist, and teacher living in New York City. From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated teens on Rikers Island to read and write. This experience formed the basis of Black and White and Rikers High. From 1999 to 2005, Mr. Volponi taught teens in a drug-treatment program. The experience inspired him to write Rooftop. Mr. Volponi is also the author of Rucker Park Setup, Hurricane Song, and Response. An ardent street ball player, Mr. Volponi draws upon his more than four decades of New York City court-sense to write The Final Four.; Title: The Final Four | [
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6,605 | 0 | "Thrilling and delightful! Finally, an adventure of the very best kind—the kind that happens to other people." — Pseudonymous Bosch, NYT bestselling author of The Secret SeriesC. Alexander London (www.calexanderlondon.com) is the author of Proxy and Guardian, and the middle grade series The Accidental Adventures, Dog Tags, and Tides of War. A former journalist and children's librarian, Alex is now a full time writer in Brooklyn. You can follow him on Twitter at @ca_london.; Title: We Give a Squid a Wedgie (An Accidental Adventure) | [
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6,606 | 2 | Praise for PENELOPE CRUMB“Fans of Clementine and Ramona will cheer as new friend Penelope finds what she is looking for.”--Kirkus Reviews“Like such popular fourth-grade narrators as Amber Brown and Lucy Rose, Penelope Crumb has definite ideas and big dreams . . . ultimately, Penelope’s desires to connect with her relatives (even the 14-year-old brother who has changed so much she considers him an alien) bring the Crumb family together in a sweet and satisfying way.”--BooklistShawn Stout (www.shawnkstout.com) has held many jobs, including ice cream scooper, dog treat baker, magazine editor, and waitress. Shawn has written two books, Fiona Finkelstein, Big Time Ballerina and Fiona Finkelstein Meets her Match for Simon and Schuster, and before that received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She live with her daughter, husband, and two dogs named Munch and Laverne in Frederick, Maryland.; Title: Penelope Crumb | [
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6,607 | 0 | PRAISE FOR THE GOLDEN SPECIFIC"This delicious blend of magic, history, and science will continue to delight fans of intricate world-building and rich storytelling."—School Library Journal"Readers who have already read the first installment will gladly savor another journey with Sophia and marvel at the worlds they enter. Brilliantly imagined and full of wonder."—Kirkus ReviewsRAVES FOR THE GLASS SENTENCE A New York Times Bestseller An IndieBound National Bestseller A Summer/Fall 2014 Indies Introduce New Voices Selection A Top Ten Kid’s Next Selection A Publishers Weekly Flying Start A Washington Post Summer Book Club Selection A Junior Library Guild Selection One of Publishers Weekly’s Best Summer Reads An Amazon Summer 2014 Reading Selection An Amazon Top 20 Children’s/YA Book of 2014 An ABC Best Book of 2014 * “Brilliant in concept, breathtaking in scale and stellar in its worldbuilding; this is a world never before seen in fiction . . . Wholly original and marvelous beyond compare.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review * “A thrilling, time-bending debut . . . It’s a cracking adventure, and Grove bolsters the action with commentary on xenophobia and government for hire, as well as a fascinating system of map magic.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review *“Stellar . . richly layered and emotionally engaging from the first page through to the intriguing cliffhanger end.”—BCCB, starred review * "A mind-blowing debut . . . The bookmaking behind this first novel is as elegant as the maps within it."—Shelf Awareness, starred review “Wonderful. This author's imagination is just amazing.” – Nancy Pearl on NPR.org   “I am in no doubt about the energy of S.E. Grove as a full-fledged, pathfinding fantasist. I look forward to the next installment to place upon the pile. Intensely.” – Gregory Maguire, The New York Times Book Review   “Not since Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass have I seen such an original and compelling world built inside a book.”—Megan Whalen Turner, New York Times best-selling author of A Conspiracy of Kings   “Absolutely marvelous.  It’s the best book I’ve read in a long time.”—Nancy Farmer, National Book Award-winning author of The House of the Scorpion "A page-turner .  . So imaginative."—Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal “Exuberantly imagined [and] exquisite."—Elizabeth Wein, New York Times best-selling author of Code Name VerityS. E. Grove (segrovebooks.com) is a historian and world traveler. She spends most of her time reading about the early modern Spanish empire, writing about invented empires, and residing in Boston. Follow S. E. Grove on Twitter @segrovebooks.; Title: The Golden Specific (The Mapmakers Trilogy) | [
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6,608 | 2 | Dori Chaconas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1938. The second child in a family of seven, Dori fell into the role of storyteller, nursery rhyme singer, and general entertainer for her siblings. She claims she learned about story pacing early. If the story action lagged, her fidgety audience would either scatter or start a poking war.She has been married to Nick, her high school sweetheart, for 44 years. Everyone says the romance will last. They raised four daughters, and are now enjoying three grandsonsespecially Grandpa, having been outnumbered by women all those years.When their daughters were young, Dori wrote for them. She published three picture books and more than fifty stories in children's magazines. In the 70's, her interest turned to yarn embroidery design and she sold designs to major needlework companies and national magazines.In 1997, Dori started writing stories again, partly to keep her grandsons from fidgeting or starting poking wars. Her stories reflect the warmth of family life. Dori gives credit to her parents for giving her a strong sense of family, and to her children and grandchildren for keeping it alive.; Title: No Fooling (Cork and Fuzz) | [
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6,609 | 7 | Praise for the Wereworld series by Curtis Jobling:Rise of the Wolf“Jobling’s debut initiates a sure-to-be-long series of Wereworld tales, pure fantasy adventure with plenty of horror in the mix…this will find broad appeal among lovers of adventure fantasy, especially those mourning the end of John Flanagan's Ranger’s Apprentice.”—Kirkus Reviews“[A] rousingly gory heroic fantasy…there are plenty of brutal fights for action lovers, and the quest has some stirring moments. Give this series opener to fans of Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series.”—Booklist“In this thrilling middle-grade debut, first in the Wereworld series, British author/illustrator Jobling (the designer of the Bob the Builder TV series) creates a memorable new setting in which were-creatures rule…a thoroughly enjoyable adventure that makes particularly inventive use of its shape-shifter elements and mythology.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Even reluctant readers should enjoy Wereworld as the first in a new series…as a fantasy world it is superior to Eragon, and pure fun.”—The Times (London)“The nail-biting pace and plot turns will keep the reader wondering exactly how Drew will resolve it all…there is enough romantic heat, girl power, and vulnerable tough guys to guarantee interest from the Twilight crowd.”—BCCB“This first book in the series hits all the bases for a fairy tale with fangs…this will be a popular book, particularly for the young sword and sorcery fan contingent.”—Library Media Connections“Assured and lively enough to captivate with its strong world building and approachable language…will draw followers to the sequel like Drew to a damsel in distress.”—VOYA“Can he write it?  Yes, he can!...a good mix of the traditional pre-industrial society with shape-shifters, and looks like it could be the start of a very fun ride.”—Geek Dad on Wired.comRage of Lions“Give Jobling a… hand for crafting a sequel that’s even more lurid and action packed than the opener.”—Kirkus Reviews“Game of Thrones for the tween set...”—School Library JournalShadow of the Hawk“Plotlines and were-creatures proliferate …there’s enough spilled blood and shape changing here to appease the most demanding fans of either.”—BooklistCurtis Jobling (www.curtisjobling.com and www.badablingthing.blogspot.com) is best known as the designer of the BAFTA winning BBC show Bob The Builder, as well as creator of Frankenstein's Cat. He lives in Cheshire, England.; Title: Shadow of the Hawk (Wereworld) | [
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6,610 | 2 | Accolades for Lauren MyracleThirteen: Children’s Choice Book Award; IRA/CBC Children’s Choices Master ListTwelve: IRA/CBC Children’s Choices Master ListLet It Snow: Children’s Indie Next ListKissing Kate: ALA Best Books for Young Adults; Booklist Top-Ten Youth Romances; Booklist Top-Ten Book by New WritersLauren Myracle (www.laurenmyracle.com) is the bestselling and award-winning author of many novels for teens and tweens, including The Winnie Years series. Lauren received a master of fine arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. She lives with her kiddos in Colorado.It was a fortunate mix of ingredients that formed illustrator Jed Henry (jedhenry.tumblr.com). Barefoot summers on the Ohio River. Painting trips in the country with his mom. A few years spent roaming the streets of Tokyo. Jed thanks his lucky stars for all these experiences, and draws on them daily to flavor his books. When Jed illustrates, he's always surprised by what happens on the next page, and he hopes his readers are having just as much fun. Jed currently lives in the Rocky Mountains of Utah with his brilliant wife and two beautiful daughters.; Title: Non-Random Acts of Kindness (The Life of Ty) | [
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6,611 | 13 | Praise for the EllRay Jakes series:Warner is a dead-on observer of playground politics, and has a great ear for dialogue.School Library Journalideal for reluctant readers.BooklistYoung readers can identify with EllRay, who is neither a bad seed nor a goody-two-shoes; he and his sense of humor are just right.Kirkus ReviewsHonors for the EllRay Jakes series: EllRay Jakes is Not a Chicken: Junior Library Guild selection, Scholastic Book Club selection, Texas Bluebonnet Award 2012-13, 2013 California Collections selection, BPL's 2012 Summer Reading List; EllRay Jakes is a Rock Star: Junior Library Guild selection, Scholastic Book Club selection; EllRay Jakes Walks the Plank: Junior Library Guild selection.Sally Warner grew up in Connecticut and California. She then received her B.A. degree from Scripps College, and her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in fine arts from Otis Art Institute. She worked as an artist (primarily charcoal drawings) for many years, exhibiting her work at galleries, small museums, colleges, and universities across the country. In 1995 she published her first book for young readers, and since then she has published more than 20 novels.Visit Sally Warner at Sally Warner www.sallywarner.com.Brian Biggs was born in Arkansas in 1968, moved to Texas in 1979, fled to New York City in 1987 to attend Parsons School of Design, lived in Paris France for a few years, ran away to San Francisco in 1993, and since 1999 he has lived in Philadelphia. Brian illustrated the covers for the first three EllRay Jakes books and also illustrates the Roscoe Riley series for HarperCollins.For more fascinating information about Brian, visit www.mrbiggs.com.; Title: EllRay Jakes Is Magic | [
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6,612 | 5 | STARRED REVIEW  A dark fantasy illuminated by piercing flashes of hope builds upon the well-received Dragon’s Keep (2007), while standing complete on its own.Tess has known little in her 17 years but brutality, grief and fear: the angry fists of her blacksmith father, the infant graves of her siblings and the ominous prophetic visions she sees in flames. As Wilde Island teeters toward political collapse and a vicious witch-hunter sets her sights on Tess, she and her friends flee into Dragonswood, the forbidden abode of dragons and the fey folk. Even as they find refuge with a secretive woodward, the fairies keep calling to Tess… as if they had a duty only she could fulfill. Despite the romantic cover and lush, poetic prose, this is no adventure for the squeamish. Tess does not shy away from graphic descriptions of beatings, torture and grisly violence—and subtler betrayals, manipulation and callous disregard—that leave her scarred in body and soul. Yet for all her mistrust, self-loathing and cringing expectation of blows, Tess reveals a surprising strength and unflinching loyalty. While she does not extend an unrealistic forgiveness, she finds the courage to work with her abusers towards a greater goal; her tentative, hesitant love for the one person who treats her with kindness and respect is both touching and achingly bittersweet.Painful, cathartic and cautiously hopeful; a fairy tale for those who have given up on believing in them, but still yearn for happily ever after. (Fantasy. 14 & up) Janet Lee Carey was born in New York and grew up in California. She is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, most notably her epic fantasy novels set on Wilde Island--Dragon's Keep, Dragonswood, and the upcoming In the Time of Dragon Moon. Janet lives near Seattle with her family where she writes and teaches writing workshops.; Title: Dragonswood | [
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6,613 | 7 | Rave reviews for The Twistrose Key A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year This jewel of a story will capture your heart and your imaginationReaders should take their time and read with care to fully grasp and decipher the fresh mythology of the land of Sylver. Itll leave you gasping, laughing, and maybe shedding a tear or two. The New York Journal of Books Beguiling. New York Times Book Review This debut novel will captivate readersFantasy that evokes the classics of yore and stands proudly among them. Kirkus Reviews, starred review This book is pure magic. I want to live in it. Laini Taylor, author of the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy This debut novel has Narnian charm and troll-fire high adventure. Ive never read anything quite like it, and I hope Tone Almhjell writes many more books for me to fall in love with. Erin Bow, author of Plain Kate Children entranced by animal tales and in love with snowy fantasy lands will delight in Lins magical journey and triumphant determination. Booklist Her story feels complete even as the world of Sylver contains enough unexplored territory to invite subsequent volumes. Publishers WeeklyTone Almhjell received a masters degree in English Literature from the University of Oslo and worked as a journalist before deciding to write fiction full-time. She lives in Oslo, Norway with her two wonderfully stubborn kids, a boy and a girl. The Twistrose Key is her debut novel.; Title: The Twistrose Key | [
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6,614 | 2 | Lizzie K. Foley (www.lizziekfoley.com) has an MA in education from Harvard and has taught women's studies at Northeastern University. She has also worked in story development in the film industry in LA. She currently lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband and son and four poorly trained dogs.; Title: Remarkable | [
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6,615 | 0 | Rave Reviews for The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail“This clever yarn should delight fans of animal adventure stories.” —Booklist, starred review“Readers will gleefully suspend disbelief as they trace Mouse Minor’s exciting journey.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“With a plucky hero, exciting plot...Peck’s latest is a gentle homage to old-school adventure tales.” —School Library Journal, starred review“Peck’s whimsical and tongue-in-cheek storytelling makes The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail a must for reading aloud.” —The Deseret News“Children love the idea of tiny, hidden worlds—of pixie, fairy or animal societies that exist alongside our own. Richard Peck taps into this affection with The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail . . . a lively tale.” —The Wall Street Journal“This change of pace from Peck’s quintessentially American stories will delight readers with its British pageantry seen through the eyes of a feisty, insightful narrator.” —Horn Book“This mouse-sized identity quest sparkles.”—Kirkus Reviews “A more-than-perfect book to share aloud with young readers.” —Christian Science Monitor"Peck creates a pleasantly detailed, cozy Victorian mouse world. There's some of Stuart Little's appeal to Mouse Minor's exploits." —BCCB“Perfect for reading aloud to intermediate grade students or for recommending to readers who enjoy a mystery or a good adventure story. Recommend to fans of The Tale of Despereaux.”—Library Media ConnectionRICHARD 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: The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail | [
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6,616 | 2 | Gr 4-7-In this exciting survival novel, four kids from a recently blended family are sent sailing to get to know one another better. When a sudden storm front moves in, the boat runs into a rocky shoal and starts taking on water. The children's uncle, the captain, prepares a life raft with his first mate, but the two of them and the raft disappear before the kids can get on. The ship runs aground on an unknown island. Now stranded in the South Pacific, the children must find a way to contact the coast guard and survive. During their adventure, they learn to cross deadly cliffs, go spelunking, and try to keep from being swept out to sea in raging water. The nautical terms and descriptions with little contextual clues are confusing for the first part of the book, but once the children get stranded on the island, the story begins to move at an exceedingly fast and exciting pace. While the plot delivers, the character development is lacking. The youngsters represent different stereotypes and rarely step outside their roles: the thinker, the technology guru, the stubborn athlete, and the problem-solving geek with untapped leadership potential. Readers should be able to identify with at least one character, but the lack of dynamic growth limits the audience to fans of adventure/survival books.-Devin Burritt, Wells Public Library, ME(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In this first entry to a new adventure series coauthored by Survivor host Probst, four kids are supposed to bond on a sailing trip as part of a newly blended family (Carter and Janes mother has married Vanessa and Buzzs father). Instead, they end up on their own in the middle of the Pacific. Probst and Tebbetts (coauthor of James Pattersons Middle School books) begin with a bang in the form of thunder as a storm builds and the two adults on the Lucky Star get blown away on the only lifeboat. The kid characters are not indelibly drawn, but their difficultieson the boat and then on an island without water or an easy way to communicate with the outside worldare diverting. At books end, the boats wreckageand the kids only shelterhas been pulled back into the ocean by the current. With only a few minutes to take supplies from the boat before getting to safety, the kids will no doubt be hunting the islands resources in the series next installment. Grades 3-5, --Abby Nolan; Title: Stranded | [
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6,617 | 2 | Praise for Pilfer Academy:"Magaziner creates another weird and silly world that mirrors Hogwarts without the magic...A fun fantasy romp."Kirkus Reviews"School-story buffs with a taste for absurd, off-kilter humor will find this a welcome addition to the mix."BCCB"Highly entertaining."--SLJ"A charming take onthe traditional boarding school story . . . humorous and engaging. This is an ideal choice for readers who wish boarding school books had a little more mischief. Booklist"Magaziner establishes an anything-can-happen atmosphere from the start . . . and the goofiness, pranks, and student sabotage dont let up . . . an entirely enjoyable twist on a classic boarding school adventure."--Publishers WeeklyPraise for The Only Thing Worse Than Witches:*"Combines Roald Dahl's Witches and Louis Sachar's Wayside School . . .readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash."Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A rollicking tale . . . first-time novelist Lauren Magaziner fashions a rich and compelling alternative reality."The Chicago Tribune"Magaziners debut has echoes of Dahls Matilda . . .a fun, frothy story that will, well, charm its readers."Publishers Weekly"Mrs. Frabbleknacker is as awful as her name, with antics reminiscent of scenes from Louis Sachars Sideways Stories from Wayside School gone wrong."School Library Journal"Ideal for middle-grade readers who love Roald Dahls Matilda (1988) and enjoy humor with their fantasy, this debut novel is madcap and fantastical. Its the perfect thing for kids not quite ready for Diane Duane or Madeleine LEngle."Booklist"The kids slowly forming friendship has real grace and authenticity . . .Eva Ibbotson fans will appreciate the quirky humor."BCCB"This hilarious, light-hearted debut would be a great read-aloud for middle grade classrooms."Library Media ConnectionLauren Magaziner is originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, and recently graduated from Hamilton College. Her first book, The Only Thing Worse Than Witches, was an Indie Next List Pick. Lauren lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she writes full time.; Title: Pilfer Academy: A School So Bad It's Criminal | [
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6,618 | 2 | 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 and the Secret Treasure | [
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6,619 | 2 | "Strong characterizations and nifty tech.... Kade's robots tread the fine line between the familiar and the alien... resulting in an entertaining reading experience."—Publishers Weekly “Science fiction is an exciting genre to explore and this story is an excellent example. It has mystery, romance, complicated family relationships, and ethical themes to consider. Teen readers will appreciate the believable story as well as the fast paced action. Looking at the frightening cover of the book is enough for most readers to dive right into the story. They will not be disappointed.”—Children’s Literature “Science-fiction fans will enjoy the action and subtle exploration of just what it means to be human.”—School Library JournalJ. V. Kade lives in Michigan with her husband and two children. She is the author of both Bot Wars and The Meta-Rise. Visit her online at www.jvkade.com.; Title: Bot Wars | [
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6,621 | 2 | Praise for EllRay Jakes Walks the Plank by Sally Warner:"The EllRay Jakes stories are just right for his real-life peers; short enough to be read by kids getting comfortable with chapter books and also enjoyable and authentic." —Kirkus 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: Ellray Jakes Walks the Plank (EllRay Jakes, Book 3) | [
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6,622 | 7 | "Control blew me away. The twists and turns and suspense made for a thrilling ride. Zel is as authentic a character as I've read in a very long time. Highly recommended."--James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner Trilogy."Control, with its mix of legitimate science and inventive fantasy, is unforgettable for all the right reasons."(VOYA)"Imaginative cultural details (an ecstasy-like drug carried by sound) and impressive specificity regarding genetics. The use of mutants alone is fairly unique, making this a smart go-to for fans of Megan Shepherd's The Madman's Daughter."(Booklist)"Control successfully integrates science, adventure, and romance into one unforgettable read. [It] will keep you wanting more until the jaw-dropping ending."(RT Book Reviews, Top Pick)"Steamy, romantic. . .scrupulous attention to scientific detail adds authenticity."(Kirkus Reviews)"A sweet, edgy romance rounds out this smart, futuristic medical thriller."(Publishers Weekly)Lydia Kang is a doctor who decided writing was maybe just as much fun as medicine, so, now she does both. She is the author of Control and Catalsyt. She lives with her husband and three children in Omaha, Nebraska.; Title: Control (Control Duology) | [
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6,623 | 2 | * "Fifth-grader Rupert Campbell lives in a world that combines Roald Dahls Witches and Louis Sachars Wayside School.Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash." --Kirkus Reviews,starred review"A fun, frothy story that will, well, charm its readers."--Publishers Weekly"Ideal for middle-grade readers who love Roald Dahls Matilda and enjoy humor with their fantasy, this debut novel is madcap and fantastical. Its the perfect thing for kids not quite ready for Diane Duane or Madeleine LEngle." --Booklist"Eva Ibbotson fans will appreciate the quirky humor." --BCCB"A hilarious, light-hearted debut!" --Library Media ConnectionLauren Magaziner recently graduated from Hamilton College. She lives in Brooklyn, New York and works in children's publishing. This is her first book.; Title: The Only Thing Worse Than Witches | [
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6,624 | 7 | Eva Ibbotson, the author of many delightful light fantasies, knew that ghosts, wizards and witches are people like ourselves, "only madder and more interesting." She lived in northern England and passed away in 2010.; Title: The Ogre of Oglefort | [
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6,626 | 2 | Praise for Switch: “Along with turning her increasingly self-confident protagonist's fondness for spontaneous twirling into a thematic leitmotif, [Law] salts the narrative with wonderfully silly words and the cast with helpful, warmhearted allies.”—Kirkus Reviews   “Much like authors Deborah Wiles or Patricia Reilly Giff, Law contrasts warm family support with personal despair and hardship, nicely balancing her dramatic action with stability and optimism… Law has again told a story with as much heart as creativity.”—School Library Journal   “Law tenderly handles the challenges of having a grandparent with Alzheimer’s, highlighting the power of familial love…Readers will be caught up in this snowy, magical adventure and the characters’ efforts to balance their true, sparkly selves with growing up.”—Booklist   “Eccentricity abounds, with vibrant supporting characters…Gypsy carries on the family traditions with aplomb.”—Horn Book Savvy Accolades: Newbery Honor – Winner ALA Notable Children's Book Boston Globe-Horn Book Award – Honor New York Times bestseller Savvy and Scumble have been nominated for over 30 state awards Oprah's reading list pick Al Rocker's Book Club for Kids selection Scumble Accolades: New York Times bestseller Kid's Next List selection Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Read A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books Selection A Smithsonian  Notable Book for ChildrenIngrid Law is the New York Times bestselling author of three novels for young readers about the Beaumont family: Savvy, Scumble, and Switch. Her books have been placed on more than 30 state reading lists, and have earned accolades from Publishers Weekly, Oprah's reading list, the Today Show's Al Roker's Book Club for Kids, and the Smithsonian. Savvy was named a Newbery Honor book in 2009. She lives in Lafayette, Colorado.; Title: Switch | [
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6,627 | 2 | "Stunning." — BooklistA two-time Pushcart nominee for poetry, Jacqueline West came to writing by way of opera (she studied vocal performance) and acting (she worked as an actress at a dinner theatre while earning her degree). Looking back on it, it's hard for Jacqueline to believe she ever wanted to be an opera singer, but singing, acting, and writing have one thing in common, she says: "They're all about telling a story, about getting inside the mind of someone other than yourself." The Books of Elsewhere series was inspired by a strange old house in Jacqueline's home town--three floors, cracking paint, sagging porches--that was owned by a professor who created all sorts of odd contraptions. Like lots of kids who live mostly in their imaginations, Jacqueline was obsessed with all things mysterious, creepy, and darkly funny, and with stories where magic intersects with everyday life. She was enthralled by Roald Dahl, Lewis Carroll, John Bellairs, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, Calvin and Hobbes, Bunnicula, etc. Jacqueline lives with her husband and their dog, Brom Bones (of Sleepy Hollow fame) in Red Wing, MN. Her first YA novel, tentatively titled All Our Yesterdays, is on our winter 2014 list.; Title: The Strangers: The Books of Elsewhere: Volume 4 | [
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6,628 | 0 | Praise for A Diamond in the Desert by Kathryn Fitzmaurice:"Moving the story forward with fluid language and vivid imagery, Fitzmaurice hits home with this important piece of historical fiction." School Library Journal, starred review"A solid, affecting choice for multicultural and WWII studies, with resources for student research appended." Booklist"This book provides a striking glimpse at internment camp life and would fit well with the study of World War II or human rights." Library Media ConnectionKathryn Fitzmaurice (www.kathrynfitzmaurice.com) is also the author of The Year the Swallows Came Early. She lives with her husband, two sons, and her dog, Holly, in Monarch Beach, California.; Title: A Diamond in the Desert | [
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6,629 | 10 | PRAISE FOR THE MISADVENTURES OF EDGAR AND ALLAN POE:"Funny, outrageously punny, and intricately plotted in a way that will captivate young readers.An easy sell to boy and girl readers who love a funny mystery . . . Book two is on the way and, truly, I can't wait."--Children's Literature "The clever twins, together with some new characters (the Dickinson twin girls, Em and Milly), must foil the villainous plans and help uncover a long lost pirate treasure...intrigue as well as amusement as the clues unfold. Pen-and-ink drawings add to the quirky fun."--School Library Journal"The psychically linked twins lay a pair of New Orleans ghosts to rest while surviving a new threat to their lives in this...gumbo of jokes, codes, treasure, history, mystery and assorted literary references."--Kirkus Reviews"Once again the clever boys bring dastardly villains to justice while effortlessly outwitting every grown-up in sight. McAlpine uses New Orleans as a colorful backdrop for a tale of comedy and adventure."--BooklistAWARDS:Publishers Weekly Listen Up! Audiobook Awards -- Best Audiobook of the Year -- The Tell-Tale StartIn addition to Edgar and Allan Poe's first two Misadventures, Gordon McAlpine is the author of three adult novels, most recently Hammett Unwritten, and theYA/adult crossover Mystery Box (which imagines the "real life" of Franklin Dixon and Carolyn Keene, the creatorsof the HardyBoys and Nancy Drew!). He lives with his wife in Southern California. Sam Zuppardi used to draw pictures at school when he was supposed to be doing work. In fact, he still draws pictures, though he is no longer at school. At the moment he lives in York, England which is a very picturesque city and particularly good for ghost walks. Sam likes a good ghost walk.; Title: The Pet and the Pendulum (The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe) | [
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6,630 | 2 | “Even readers unfamiliar with the series will find nuanced characterization in Jenna. . . [and Ida’s] concern for her friends’ relationship remains spot-on. . . .[T]his engaging presentation portrays the crossroads friends face as they navigate school popularity, classroom crushes, and the various problems on the path to maturity.” — School Library JournalJulie Bowe is a full-time author who knows how to strum a guitar, play a really good game of foosball, and had her first story published in fifth grade when she entered a contest in the local newspaper and won first place! Julie is the author of the Friends for Keeps series and lives with her family in Wisconsin.; Title: Friends for Keeps: My Forever Friends | [
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6,631 | 0 | "Creating a book that reads as though written in one effortless breath requires a rare talent . . Readers will root for a painfully shy girl to discover the depths of her own courage and find hope in the notion that even in tumultuous times, standing up for the people you love can’t be wrong. Satisfying, gratifying, touching, weighty—this authentic piece of work has got soul."—The New York Times Book Review“Kristin Levine’s The Lions of Little Rock, the story of a black girl and a white girl who become friends during the integration of that city’s schools in 1958, has been awarded the New-York Historical Society’s first children’s history book prize.”—New-York Historical Society Children’s History Book Prize Award“A story of friendship between two girls in the civil-rights-era South.”—The New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice Award* “The remarkable story of the Little Rock Nine is familiar to many, but what happened next? In this quietly powerful page-turner, Levine focuses her attention on the events that unfolded in Little Rock the year after the integration of the city’s public schools.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “With remarkable depth and clarity, Levine unflinchingly portrays racial tension in the 1950s Deep South. Reader will be moved by Marlee and Liz’s strong bonds and inspired by Marlee’s unwavering tenacity in the face of what seems like insurmountable adversity.”—School Library Journal, starred review* “Successfully weaving historical events with a dynamic personal narrative, Levine (The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had) offers a riveting, frequently tense portrait of 1958 Little Rock, Ark., the tumultuous year when the governor refused integration by closing local high schools.”—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewKristin Levine (www.kristinlevine.com) received her BA in German from Swarthmore College and an MFA in film from American University. She spent a year in Vienna, Austria, working as an au pair, and has taught screenwriting at American University. Currently, she lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her two daughters. She is the author of the critically acclaimed The Best Luck I Ever Had, The Lions of Little Rock, and The Paper Cowboy. Follow her on Twitter @KristinSLevine.; Title: The Lions of Little Rock | [
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6,632 | 5 | "The author's world-building is detailed and fascinating, and Uma is a strong, admirable heroine. This is a must-purchase for libraries owning the earlier installments and a great choice for where teen fantasy is popular." — School Library JournalJanet Lee Carey was born in New York and grew up in California. She is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, most notably her epic fantasy novels set on Wilde Island--Dragon's Keep, Dragonswood, and the upcoming In the Time of Dragon Moon. Janet lives near Seattle with her family where she writes and teaches writing workshops.; Title: In the Time of Dragon Moon | [
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6,633 | 2 | Praise for DOUBLE DOG DARE:[A] perceptive and funny book.the way [Graff] handles her characters is spot-on. BooklistReaders will be hooked by the first chapter.All in all, an enjoyable, lighthearted read about a difficult topic. School Library JournalGraff'sstory is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters' voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families' reconfigurations. Publishers WeeklyLisa Graff has never been part of a dare war, but has thought up a couple extra-tough doozies just in case. She lives in New York City.; Title: Double Dog Dare | [
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6,634 | 0 | Michelle Zink (michellezink.com) is the author of the highly acclaimed Prophecy of the Sisters trilogy. Michelle think of her latest novel, A Temptation of Angels, as “Sexy Victorian / Steampunk lite.” She says, “It has all the elements that are important to me as a writer, but it’s sexy and edgy and action-packed, too.” Michelle lives in New York with her four children.; Title: A Temptation of Angels | [
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6,635 | 2 | "The amiable drollery carries it a long way..."New York Times Book ReviewAn endearingly quirky story about embracing oneself.Publishers WeeklyThis romp is a balm for anyone whos ever felt awkward in their own scales err, skin.A wacky story of loyalty and self-discovery.Kirkus ReviewsBob Balaban is the author of the McGrowl series and the Creature from the Seventh Grade series. He has appeared in nearly one hundred movies, including Midnight Cowboy, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Waiting for Guffman, and Moonrise Kingdom. He has been nominated for an Oscar, a Tony, four Emmys, a Producers Guild Award, two Directors Guild Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, one of which he won for his appearance in Gosford Park, a film he also produced. A Chicago native, Bob now lives in Bridgehampton, NY.; Title: Boy or Beast (Creature from the 7th Grade) | [
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6,636 | 2 | "Thrilling and delightful! Finally, an adventure of the very best kind—the kind that happens to other people." — Pseudonymous Bosch, NYT bestselling author of The Secret SeriesC. Alexander London (www.calexanderlondon.com) is the author of Proxy and Guardian, and the middle grade series The Accidental Adventures, Dog Tags, and Tides of War. A former journalist and children's librarian, Alex is now a full time writer in Brooklyn. You can follow him on Twitter at @ca_london.; Title: We Dine with Cannibals (An Accidental Adventure) | [
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6,638 | 11 | “In modern times, Cat would most likely be a cheerleader; the king, captain of the football team. But the royal backdrop with historical underpinnings makes a far more interesting story…Readers can practically feel the embroidered ball gowns and hand-stitched lace.” –The Los Angeles Times"I believe I found my new favorite series"- MTV.com“Longshore, who's clearly done her historical homework, takes full advantage of the Tudor standards. . . and surroundings. . .  but Cat is a completely contemporary American teenager.”—BCCB “Longshore writes a believable novel of historical fiction with well-developed characters and entertaining . . . plot twists.”—VOYA “A good, juicy story . . . royally riveting for the reader.”—Booklist “A substantive, sobering historical read, with just a few heaving bodices.”—Kirkus ReviewsKatherine Longshore grew up on the northern California coast. At university, she created her own major in Cross-Cultural Studies and Communications, planning to travel and write. Forever. Four years, six continents, and countless pairs of shoes later, she went to England for two weeks, stayed five years, and discovered history. She now lives in California with her husband, two children, and a sun-worshiping dog.; Title: Gilt | [
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6,639 | 2 | Rave reviews for The End or Something Like That“The End or Something Like That dares you to suspend all disbelief and look at loss, and life itself, in an entirely new way.  This is a hilarious and awesomely weird ode to friendship and youth—with the kind of stellar prose that won’t let you look away.” - John Corey Whaley, Printz Award winning-author of Where Things Come Back“The End or Something Like That breaks your heart and mends it back together with hope and humor. After reading this book, I believe.” - Ally Condie, author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Matched Trilogy* "The Las Vegas setting powerfully contrasts the absurdity of life against the separation of death, and several truly uncomfortable scenes involving Emmy’s classmates lays bare just how ill-equipped many people are to handle death. A hard-hitting story about remembering the dead while not forgetting the living." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"Ellis skillfully captures what it’s like to be a kid who flies beneath the radar and is afraid to speak up." - School Library Journal"The choppy, edgy tone of Ellis’ dialogue illuminates Emmy’s longing for her old friend. She practically burns with intensity, even as she gradually begins to move on." - Booklist“Incredibly funny, sad, magical, and real all at the same time. Count me as a major fan.” - Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s“Ann Dee Ellis is my own personal J.D. Salinger. Sometimes haunted, sometimes haunting, but always achingly human, she finds truth in a burrito and a pizza boy, a fistful of gummy bears, and a dead science teacher. You will truly love this book.” - Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series  “Ann Dee Ellis has one of the most interesting voices I know. I love the humor, honesty, and restraint with which she explores Emmy’s complicated relationship with the past, the present, and herself.” - Sara Zarr, National Book Award Finalist for Story of a Girl  Ann Dee Ellis is the author of This is What I Did: and Everything is Fine. This is What I Did: received three starred reviews and was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an IRA honor book, and a VOYA Top Shelf Fiction pick. Ann Dee lives in Utah with her husband and four sons.; Title: The End or Something Like That | [
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6,640 | 2 | Gordon McAlpine is the author of adult novels ranging from magical realism to hardboiled literary mystery. This is his first work for younger readers. He lives with his wife in Southern California.  His Web site is www.gordonmcalpine.net.Sam Zuppardi used to draw pictures at school when he was supposed to be doing work. In fact, he still draws pictures, though he is no longer at school. At the moment he lives in York, England which is a very picturesque city and particularly good for ghost walks. Sam likes a good ghost walk.  Visit his Web site at www.samzuppardi.comSUBJECTS OF A MYSTERIOUS EXPERIMENT“We’ve been observing you boys for a long time,” he continued. “And we’ve concluded that this is the moment to take control.”“Control of what?”“The two of you.”“Hey, nobody controls us,” the boys snapped in unison.“Boys, boys, boys,” Mr. Archer said, holding out his small hands in a reassuring gesture. “What I meant was control of your case.”“We’re not a ‘case,’” Allan said.Mr. Archer’s face froze, like a mask, and he fixed the boys with a glare.Edgar and Allan kept silent.He moved quickly toward the boys as if to shake their hands, but instead removed something shiny from his jacket pocket—tweezers! In a flash, he reached up and plucked several hairs from each of their heads.“Ouch!” they shouted, jumping away.He slipped each sample into its own small plastic bag and tucked the bags into his jacket.The boys started toward the little man, their faces set in identical expressions of anger. But before they got close enough to snatch back the bags of hair, the office door burst open.OTHER BOOKS YOU MAY ENJOYTHE TELL-TALE STARTTHE TELL-TALE STARTA black cat crossing your path signifiesthat the animal is going somewhere.—Groucho MarxNO ORDINARY SCHOOL DAYEDGAR and Allan Poe sat beside each other in the back row of their homeroom class, asleep. They’d been up late the night before, reading the latest in their favorite series, True Stories of Horror, and now they leaned shoulder-to-shoulder, head-to-head, together in dreamland. Like little sleeping angels….Well, maybe not angels.The Poe twins bore an uncanny resemblance to their famous great-great-great-great granduncle Edgar Allan Poe, the author of gothic tales so horrifying that for close to two centuries they have kept readers awake long into the night. Edgar and Allan were proud of their great-great-great-great granduncle and happy to look like him. Nonetheless, the resemblance ensured they would never be mistaken for run-of-the-mill boys.The author Edgar Allan Poe as he looked in the 1840sThe Poe twins todayEdgarAllanIt wasn’t just external similarities that the boys shared with their great-great-great-great granduncle—they also shared his taste for the thrilling and unexpected.Intrigue, coded messages, dark secrets…And in at least one way, the boys’ minds were even more unusual than their famous uncle’s. If at this moment you could observe the insides of their sleepy heads rather than just the outsides, you’d discover the following:Edgar was dreaming he was Allan.Allan was dreaming he was Edgar.The boys were jolted awake when their homeroom teacher, Mrs. Rosecrans, slammed her stapler on her desk (inadvertently squashing an unlucky ant that happened to be making its way toward the glazed doughnut Mrs. Rosecrans had set beside her attendance book). Now Edgar was no longer sure he was not actually Allan, as he had been in the dream, and Allan was not sure that he was not actually Edgar. They looked at each other and saw only their own faces looking back. It happened to them all the time.No big deal.No one could tell the difference between them because there was no difference—not even to Edgar and Allan. One moment one was Edgar, the next he was Allan. Same boy, different identity; same identity, different boy. Their thoughts and actions were not identical but coordinated, like moving parts in a single fine Swiss watch. Each always knew what the other was thinking, feeling, experiencing. Sometimes, they wondered if they were actually one boy with two bodies. Or two boys with one mind.“So sorry to have disturbed your beauty sleep, boys,” Mrs. Rosecrans said.“Oh, that’s all right,” Edgar said, rubbing his eyes.“You can just pick up your lecture where you left off and we’ll get right back to sleep,” Allan added.The rest of the class laughed.Mrs. Rosecrans didn’t think the matched set of Poes was funny, even if they were the most knowledgeable students she’d ever had. “So you two didn’t hear a word of what I just said?”They shook their heads no, in unison.She waved a note from the main office. “The principal wants to see you both, immediately.”The boys’ classmates looked concerned.But Allan and Edgar just yawned and ruffled their own already unruly heads of hair. “Why?” they asked.“When it comes to you two, I can’t even begin to guess,” she answered.The boys stood and gathered their books.“Maybe Principal Mann needs our help planning the school’s curriculum,” Allan said.“Either that or he wants our help writing his memoirs,” Edgar added.Mrs. Rosecrans pointed to the door.“Good luck,” the boys’ classmates whispered.Edgar and Allan nodded appreciatively, though they didn’t think they’d need luck. The principal had always been putty in their hands.The long hallway that led from Mrs. Rosecrans’s classroom to the main office of Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Middle School was empty aside from a scattering of other students who were excused from class for one reason or another.“Hey, Edgar and Allan, are you guys going to the principal’s office again?” asked perky Sherry George, who was on her knees painting LUNCHTIME PEP RALLY on a ten-foot-long strip of paper.The boys nodded.“Does he want to see you about the skeleton?” she continued.“Could be.”A few days before, the boys had slipped into the biology lab during lunch period and artfully rearranged all the bones on the human skeleton. The result was a grotesque form that so startled and wrecked poor Mr. Parker’s nerves when he returned that he had to postpone that afternoon’s exam. The Poes’ less academically prepared classmates had been very grateful.Another voice called from across the hallway, “Pssst, guys!”It was Stevie “The Hulk” Harrison, one of their best friends, perched uncomfortably on a tiny chair outside Ms. Jenkins’s (“No talking will be tolerated!”) classroom. He motioned them over. “Does the principal want to see you about the rockets?”The previous Thursday night, Edgar and Allan had stolen onto their rival school’s soccer field and dug half a dozen holes. Into these holes, they deposited six small rockets, covering their handiwork with a thin layer of turf. Late in Friday’s game, with the score tied 1-1, the six rockets simultaneously launched, ripping into the sky and bursting at their apex into a spectacular shower of red and gold sparks (Aldrin Middle School’s colors). Naturally, everyone gazed skyward—or almost everyone. When the wide-eyed fans, referees, and players eventually returned their attention to earth, they discovered that Stevie “the Hulk,” who’d been in on the plan, had just kicked the ball into the net for his first-ever goal, a game-winner, unopposed.Who knew the two most valuable players weren’t on the field but in the stands, putting away their remote launchers?The twins continued down the hall to more questions: Could it be this? Could it be that?“Could be,” the Poes acknowledged every time.Edgar and Allan had a lot of school spirit.Mr. Mann stood beside his cluttered desk, his eyes narrowed to slits, his broad chest puffed out like a rooster. “Close the door behind you and don’t give me any of your guff,” he snarled.“‘Guff’?” Edgar asked.“It’s what you’re both full of,” Mr. Mann said.“That’s funny,” Allan answered. “Last time we were here you told us we were full of ‘baloney.’”“And before that it was ‘beans,’” Edgar added.“And before that,” Allan said, “you actually told us we were full of—”“Stop!” Mr. Mann demanded, pointing to two chairs. They had often seen his face grow red with anger, but at this moment it was a brighter shade than the boys had ever witnessed—something like the color of a baboon’s butt. “Sit down.”Allan and Edgar sat.“Do you boys know the meaning of the word ‘incorrigible’?”“Of course,” Allan said.“‘Incorrigible’ means to be incapable of being corrected or reformed,” Mr. Mann said, ignoring him.“Yes, it’s Middle English from the late Latin,” Edgar said.“Incorrigibilis,” Allan added. “From corrigere, meaning ‘to correct.’”The principal’s mouth opened slightly. “You know Latin?”The boys looked at each other. “Sort of.”“But we don’t teach Latin here,” Mr. Mann said. “Have you studied it at home?”“I wouldn’t say ‘studied,’” Allan said.“More like ‘played around with,’” Edgar added.“Dead languages are one of our hobbies,” Allan explained. “You know, ancient Greek and Sanskrit…”Mr. Mann was flabbergasted (as usual). Then he gathered himself. “Never mind about the languages! Your cleverness has never been in question. You two are descended from one of our country’s great literary geniuses, so maybe you’ve inherited something of his proficiency with words, to say nothing of his—”“His madness?” The corners of Allan’s mouth turned up in a slight grin.“Now, I didn’t say that,” Mr. Mann countered.“But you thought it,” Edgar said, with an identical smirk.Mr. Mann shook his head. “You two may know Latin, but you don’t read minds.”“That’s true,” the boys said. Excluding each other’s mind…They stood.“Well, it’s been a very pleasant visit, Mr. Mann,” Edgar said. “But we should be getting back to class now.”“Yes, it’s important we attend to our studies,” Allan continued. “But thanks for inviting us to your office. We always enjoy discussing etymology.”The principal’s face reddened from the shade of a baboon’s butt to that of French teacher Mme. Guimont’s lipstick. He clenched his fists. “Sit down right now and behave!”They sat.“You boys are incorrigible,” Principal Mann repeated, catching his breath.“If you actually think we’re incorrigible…” Edgar started.“Then why are you bothering to talk to us at all?” Allan concluded.“Because I’m expelling you,” he answered.“What?” Identical expressions of surprise crossed the boys’ faces.“The decision is final,” Mr. Mann continued. “We’re making special arrangements. You see, you’re being expelled from the entire school district. Effective immediately.”  WHAT THE POE TWINS DID NOT KNOW…A NOTE RECEIVED THAT MORNING, NOWFOLDED AWAY IN PRINCIPAL MANN’S WALLETDear Principal Mann,Now that our organization has provided you with evidence against Edgar and Allan Poe, we are confident that you will act in accordance with our wishes. Believe me, you’ll never regret removing these troublemakers from your school district.Sincerely,Ian Archer, P.O.E.S.P.S. I’m sure I needn’t remind you that we have also obtained evidence regarding the money you pocketed from your school’s funds. However, as long as you do as we wish, you’ll have nothing to worry about.P.P.S. If you ever mention the existence of our organization to anyone, we will deliver to you a fate even worse than prison.A TREACHEROUS FIXMR. MANN returned to his chair, settled back, and sighed. “Look, boys, we’ve given you every last opportunity.” He nervously wiped sweat from his brow.What could a principal have to fear? the boys wondered.“We tried keeping you together in classes, separating you, punishing you, praising you, even letting you teach the advanced material from time to time,” he continued, his voice softening. “I know you two haven’t had it easy since your mother and father were…” He searched for a delicate phrase.“Lost in space?” Edgar suggested.Mr. Mann nodded. “Yes, that was very sad.”It was sad. Everyone in America knew the story. Mal and Irma Poe, the boys’ parents, had been brilliant and dedicated rocket scientists. But seven years before, while making last-minute adjustments to the Bradbury Telecommunications Satellite in the payload section of an Atlas V rocket, they lost track of the countdown and were accidentally launched into space. Their absence on the ground was not noted by Mission Control until after the satellite was in orbit. NASA apologized, but there was no bringing them back. On some clear nights, their orbiting tomb was a visible pinpoint of light among the background of stars.Since then, the twins had lived with their aunt Judith and uncle Jack Poe, who were good and loving guardians, even if they were largely oblivious to the unusual workings of their nephews’ minds.“Do you boys want to know why we’re expelling you?” Mr. Mann asked.They were curious—but they didn’t expect much in the way of a good explanation.Mr. Mann stood and cracked his knuckles. “I’m expelling you because you cheated on your academic evaluation tests!”“Cheated?” the boys asked, incredulous.“Yes, and your cheating will throw our entire school district’s otherwise outstanding test results into a questionable light with the state authorities,” Mr. Mann said. He picked up a stack of papers from his desk, shuffling them mindlessly. “It’s unforgivable. And considering your previous disciplinary record, it’s the last straw. You’re out for good. Done.”Confused, Allan and Edgar looked at one another. They didn’t cheat, ever. Why would they? They didn’t need to cheat to get good grades.“We don’t know how you did it,” Mr. Mann continued, dropping the shuffled papers back on his desk. “We put you at opposite ends of the school and gave you the tests at the same time—and you still missed the same three questions out of a possible six hundred. Do you have any idea of the odds against this? Millions to one.”“The only explanation is that those questions must have been inaccurately worded,” Allan said.“Otherwise, we’d have both missed zero,” Edgar added.“I don’t want to hear your critique of the test!” Mr. Mann snapped. “I want to know how you cheated.”Obviously, he didn’t understand how things worked with Allan and Edgar, whose knowledge was always identical, however far apart they were. Two boys, one mind—one mind, two boys. But Edgar and Allan thought it very unlikely that the principal could ever grasp the matter. So they sat back in their chairs and grinned. If they were going to be expelled, then they might as well have a little fun.“We must be diabolical geniuses,” they said, “to pull off a maneuver like that.”“Exactly,” Mr. Mann said, missing the irony.The boys raised their dark eyebrows. What was to be done about someone this dense?“So does being expelled from the district mean we can join the French Foreign Legion?” Allan asked the principal.“Can we finally run for Congress?” Edgar inquired.“Can we start working as brain surgeons?”“Do you boys take nothing seriously?” Mr. Mann snapped.“We take breakfast seriously,” Allan answered with utter sincerity.“It’s the most important meal of the day,” Edgar said.Mr. Mann gave them a hard look.But beneath their joking, there was something the boys took seriously about this—they’d miss being around their friends and classmates (and even a few of their teachers). And the timing couldn’t be worse.Next Monday was Halloween, their favorite holiday. Every year since kindergarten, Edgar and Allan had come to school dressed as one or another of their great-great-great-great granduncle’s characters (ax-wielding madmen, ominous ravens, skeletal grim reapers…). Now that tradition would be broken. They would have launched an impassioned plea to stay in school if at that moment they had not been distracted by a small, redheaded man who suddenly emerged from a shadowed corner of the office.Had he been here all along? If so, he must have been standing very still, the boys thought.He wore a well-tailored suit and a skull-shaped earring, and as he drew near, they realized he was even shorter than they were (and they were somewhat small for their age). When he smiled, his teeth flashed a blinding white.; Title: The Tell-Tale Start (The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe) | [
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6,641 | 2 | Sequel to the New York Times bestseller STRANDED and TRIAL BY FIRE!As seen on The Today Show, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Michael."Stranded is non-stop adventure! If your kids love Survivor, they'll love this book!" --Mark Burnett, Executive Producer of Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank, and Celebrity Apprentice "An epic adventure for that young adventurer in us all!" --Bear Grylls, host of Discovery's Man vs Wild, NBC's Get Out Alive and #1 bestselling authorJeff Probst is the multi-Emmy award winning host and executive producer of the popular series Survivor.A native of Wichita, Kan., Probst is married and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and 2 children when not traveling the world. He can be followed on twitter @jeffprobst and online at www.jeffprobst.comChris Tebbetts is the New York Times bestselling co-author of James Patterson's Middle School series. Originally from Yellow Spring, Ohio, Tebbetts is a graduate of Northwester University. He lives and writes in Vermont.; Title: Survivors 3 (Stranded) | [
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6,642 | 0 | Praise for Blythewood"A beautifully evocative tale perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Tiffany Trent. First in a trilogy, Goodman's story is intriguing, romantic, eerie, and adventurous...a multifaceted and mature fantasy."Publishers Weekly, starred review"...a beautifully told fantasy, ripe with magic, forbidden love and unspeakably dark forces...a journey well worth taking." Kirkus"...a treat for lovers of the gothic." Booklist"Heavy in atmosphere with just enough romance, this novel is sure to find an appreciable following." School Library JournalCarol Goodmans Blythewood is reminiscent of both Harry Potter and The Diviners, but in a way that doesnt distract from the entertaining story within.Forever Young AdultCarol Goodman (www.carolgoodman.com) graduated from Vassar College, where she majored in Latin. After teaching Latin for several years, she studied for an MFA in Fiction. Her writing has been published in a number of literary magazines. She currently teaches writing and works as a writer-in-residence. She lives in the Hudson Valley.; Title: Blythewood (A Blythewood Novel) | [
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6,644 | 7 | Praise for the Wereworld series by Curtis Jobling:Rise of the Wolf“Jobling’s debut initiates a sure-to-be-long series of Wereworld tales, pure fantasy adventure with plenty of horror in the mix…this will find broad appeal among lovers of adventure fantasy, especially those mourning the end of John Flanagan's Ranger’s Apprentice.”—Kirkus Reviews“[A] rousingly gory heroic fantasy…there are plenty of brutal fights for action lovers, and the quest has some stirring moments. Give this series opener to fans of Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series.”—Booklist“In this thrilling middle-grade debut, first in the Wereworld series, British author/illustrator Jobling (the designer of the Bob the Builder TV series) creates a memorable new setting in which were-creatures rule…a thoroughly enjoyable adventure that makes particularly inventive use of its shape-shifter elements and mythology.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Even reluctant readers should enjoy Wereworld as the first in a new series…as a fantasy world it is superior to Eragon, and pure fun.”—The Times (London)“The nail-biting pace and plot turns will keep the reader wondering exactly how Drew will resolve it all…there is enough romantic heat, girl power, and vulnerable tough guys to guarantee interest from the Twilight crowd.”—BCCB“This first book in the series hits all the bases for a fairy tale with fangs…this will be a popular book, particularly for the young sword and sorcery fan contingent.”—Library Media Connections “Assured and lively enough to captivate with its strong world building and approachable language…will draw followers to the sequel like Drew to a damsel in distress.”—VOYA“Can he write it?  Yes, he can!...a good mix of the traditional pre-industrial society with shape-shifters, and looks like it could be the start of a very fun ride.”—Geek Dad on Wired.comRage of Lions“Give Jobling a… hand for crafting a sequel that’s even more lurid and action packed than the opener.”—Kirkus Reviews“Game of Thrones for the tween set.”—School Library JournalShadow of the Hawk“Plotlines and were-creatures proliferate …there’s enough spilled blood and shape changing here to appease the most demanding fans of either.”—BooklistCurtis Jobling (www.curtisjobling.com) is the author of the Wereworld series. He’s also known for being the designer of the BAFTA-winning BBC show Bob the Builder and has worked on both Wallace & Gromit’s A Close Shave and Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks! He lives in Cheshire, United Kingdom.; Title: Storm of Sharks (Wereworld) | [
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6,645 | 2 | "Realistic in its portrayal of the lasting effects of the ordeal for the survivors....The horrific actions undertaken by many of those trapped in the name of survival are disturbing but not gratuitous, and the question of morality at play in many of the characters' decisions is fascinating...a thoughtful and broad-reaching ending to a tale of surviving dire circumstances." — Kirkus Reviews"Self-anointed king Marco remains a fantastic, complex character, and the extended denouement is rather poignant." — Booklist"A chilling conclusion to a gripping trilogy." — School Library JournalDayna Lorentz has an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature from Bennington College. She used to practice law, but is now a full-time writer and part-time cupcake enthusiast. Dayna is the author of the No Safety in Numbers trilogy and lives in South Burlington, Vermont with her husband, two children, and two dogs.; Title: No Dawn without Darkness: No Safety In Numbers: Book 3 | [
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6,646 | 13 | Praise for The Art of Wishing:"Genies for the modern age, with passion, darkness, and heart. I loved it!" Tamora Pierce,#1New York Timesbestselling author"The Art of Wishing is a fresh, fun, surprisingly poignant take on what it means to get what you wish for. With sexy genies and genuine stakes, I couldn't wish for a better story." Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Midnight Blue-Light Special"Reading The Art of Wishing was like finding a new favorite song! The love between a musician and her genie is so bittersweet, so utterly human, it makes magic feel reala feat all paranormal romances attempt, but few achieve." Jeri Smith-Ready, author of ShineThe Art of Wishingstands head and shoulders above competition because of its main character Margo. Ribar brings us a heroine who is quick-witted, amusing to read, and honest. Tor.comRich with romance, magic, and action, this novel will captivate teens. SLJ"[With] a genie like no other. . . this lighthearted book is a well-rounded combination of humor, romance and paranormal suspense." Kirkus Reviews"Margo and Oliver are extremely likable, with an easy camaraderie that pulls the reader straight into the story." BooklistLindsay Ribar is a literary agent by day and a concert fanatic by night. A graduate of NYU, she currently shares her apartment with several roommates (two human, one feline) and way too many CDs. She is the author of The Art of Wishing and The Fourth Wish.; Title: The Art of Wishing | [
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6,647 | 0 | +Delivers a satisfying conclusion to readers who've grown fond of this cast of characters." — School Library Journal"Rich characterization, tender drama, and sleuthworthy clues, this poignant mystery makes for a thoroughly satisfying conclusion to the landmark historical trilogy." — Booklist, starred review"Choldenko consistently excels at penning pitch-perfect dialogue and balancing a large cast of original characters, and this title is no exception....A satisfying finale to what has become a cornerstone series in contemporary children's literature." — Kirkus Reviews"Choldenko's multifaceted novel offers something for everyone-history, mystery, intrigue, and humor. Ultimately, though, it's this extremely likable boy working through friendships and crushes, on the one hand, and wrestling with family and community problems, on the other, that has held our attention through three books." — The Horn Book"Choldenko continues to infuse the Alcatraz community with warmth and originality. . .Despite being 'the roughest hard-time prison in America,' by the end of this winning series, it's also a place Moose comes to proudly call home." — Publishers Weekly, starred review"Choldenko's storytelling is compelling, portraying human decency as a force more powerful than heroism." — NewsdayGennifer Choldenko is the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor Award-winning author of ten children's books, including Notes From a Liar and Her Dog, If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period, No Passengers Beyond this Point, Al Capone Does My Shirts, Al Capone Shines My Shoes, and Al Capone Does My Homework. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.; Title: Al Capone Does My Homework (Tales from Alcatraz) | [
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6,648 | 2 | Praise for The Hidden Summer:“[Gin Phillips’] Alabama golf course is a blend of secret garden and Crusoe-esque island, simultaneously giving her protagonists both peace and adventure.” —BCCB"The girls are sympathetic, credible characters, and readers will enjoy their successful execution of a common childhood fantasy." —Publishers Weekly “A satisfying psychological journey.” —Kirkus Reviews “Just about every kid wants a special place all his or her own, so readers will easily warm to Nell’s story and look hopefully around their own neighborhoods for an equivalent local paradise.” —BCCB “Readers will be gratified that Nell’s resolve and courage in ultimately standing up for herself result in a hopeful conclusion.” —School Library JournalGin Phillips has written critically acclaimed books for adults, and is now making her foray into children’s literature. Her first novel, The Well and the Mine won the 2009 Barnes & Noble Discover Award. Gin worked for many years as a freelance magazine editor, and now lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband, children, and their dog.; Title: The Hidden Summer | [
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6,650 | 7 | "An absolutely fantastic start to a new series. Completely gripping and full of intrigue, revelation, mystery, and suspense. I highly recommend this book."--James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner trilogy"Plenty of action for readers who enjoy survival stories with a twist of the supernatural and a hint of romance."--SLJ "A gripping science fiction survival story."--BCCB "Readers...[will] like the action."--Kirkus ReviewsAntony John (www.antonyjohn.net) won the Schneider Family Book Award for Five Flavors of Dumb. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with his family.; Title: Elemental | [
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6,651 | 2 | Praise for Three Times Lucky * A wickedly awesome taleMo LoBeau is destined to become a standout character in childrens fiction.Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Turnages lively novel features a distinctive voice and a community of idiosyncratic characters.Booklist, starred review * "Here is a writer who has never met a metaphor or simile she couldn't put to good use."Publishers Weekly, starred review Spunky and hilarious, eleven-year-old Mo LoBeau is one of my newest favorite heroines. Three Times Lucky will make everyone want to ride his or her own hurricane all the way to Tupelo Landing, just to join the fun.Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy "A dandy mystery...Humor sweetens the mix, making Tupelo Landing a pleasant place to stay for a spell."Horn Book "Mo's deadpan colloquial narration is robust and often humorous...Mystery lovers and fans of titles like Di Camillo's Because of Winn-Dixieor Klise's Grounded will definitely want to set a spell with Mo."Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The heroine of Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky is so plucky that young readers may wish she lived next door."Wall Street Journal "An irresistible Southern narratora literary descendant of Scout Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird."Top 12 Children's books of 2012, Newsday "This book will leave readers hoping for more books about Mo and her gang."School Library JournalSheila Turnage grew up on a farm in eastern North Carolina. A graduate of East Carolina University, she authored two nonfiction books and one picture book before she started writing about Mo LoBeau and Dale. Three Times Lucky is a Newbery Honor book, a New York Times bestseller, an Edgar Award Finalist, an E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor book, and was included on seven Best Book of the Year lists. The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, the follow-up to Three Times Lucky, has so far garnered five starred reviews. Today Sheila lives on a farm with her husband, a smart dog, a dozen chickens, and a flock of guineas.; Title: Three Times Lucky (Mo & Dale Mysteries) | [
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6,652 | 0 | "features the same fun, fast-moving formula as the first book, with charming characters and exciting intrigue mixed with a handful of magic . . . Schoenherr’s moody illustrations (not all seen by PW) add to the atmosphere of this magical (in multiple senses) story.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review“This . . . well-constructed adventure accurately conveys the geopolitical instability of the era and is leavened with just enough magic, chaste romance and humor to appeal to middle-grade readers through teens." — Kirkus Reviews“Meloy boldly weaves the disparate strings of the story together in inventive—sometimes breathtaking—ways. More nuanced than the first book, this brings together a large and intriguing cast and explores their knotty relationships . . . the characters become more memorable as the pages fly by." — BooklistMaile Meloy is the award-winning author of The Apothecary, as well as the adult short story collections Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It and Half in Love, and the novels Liars and Saints and A Family Daughter. You can visit Maile at www.mailemeloy.com.; Title: The Apprentices (The Apothecary Series) | [
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6,653 | 2 | Believable and accessible . . . well-rounded characters raise it a notch above the usual series fare.Kirkus ReviewsJulie Bowe is a full-time author who knows how to strum a guitar, play a really good game of foosball, and had her first story published in fifth grade when she entered a contest in the local newspaper and won first place! Julie is the author of the Friends for Keeps series and lives with her family in Wisconsin.; Title: My Extra Best Friend (Friends for Keeps) | [
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6,654 | 2 | ELLRAY JAKES IS NOT A CHICKEN: Junior Library Guild selection, Scholastic Book Club selection, Texas Bluebonnet Award 2012-13, 2013 California Collections selection, BPL's 2012 Summer Reading List; ELLRAY JAKES IS A ROCK STAR: Junior Library Guild selection, Scholastic Book Club selection; ELLRAY JAKES WALKS THE PLANK: Junior Library Guild selection.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: EllRay Jakes and the Beanstalk | [
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6,655 | 10 | -“John Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we’ve got.” --The New York Times Book Review-"Another swift Grisham thrillerette." --The New York Times on The Abduction-"Theo is a terrific character, an everyman kind of kid. . . . There are many positive messages wrapped in this entertaining story that appeals to the kid in all of us." --USA Today, on The AbductionAdded praise for the Theodore Boone series"Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist." -The New York Times"Classic Grisham." -The Los Angeles Times"Smartly written." -- USA Today"Grisham is an absolute master."--Washington Post"Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk."--Chicago Sun-Times"Gripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery."--Scholastic News John Grisham is the author of a collection of stories, a work of nonfiction, three sports novels, four kids' books, and many legal thrillers. His work has been translated into forty-two languages. He lives near Charlottesville, Virginia.; Title: Theodore Boone: The Accused | [
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6,656 | 2 | Praise for PENELOPE CRUMB IS MAD AT THE MOON:"Stouts series about this tweens worries, insecurities, quirkiness and wit deserves a space in library collections looking for precocious, independent girl characters who might not be perfect but are something else: realistic."School Library JournalPraise for the PENELOPE CRUMB series:* "Penelope Crumb... channels the quirkiness of Ramona Quimby and the detective skills of Cam Jansen... Penelope will delight children and parents alike."Shelf Awareness *STARRED*"Penelope is an intrepid heroine... kids who have outgrown the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy Penelope's equally comical narrative style."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Readers will root for and relate to this fresh-voiced young heroine who joins the likes of Ramona, Judy Moody and Clementine."Kirkus ReviewsShawn K. Stout (www.shawnkstout.com)has held many jobs, including ice cream scooper, dog treat baker, magazine editor, waitress and, of course, author.She received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Shawn now lives with her husband, her daughter Opal and her two dogs named Munch and Laverne in Frederick, Maryland, where she once won a ribbon for her Peach Pie at the Great Fredrick Fair. Follow Shawn on Twitter @shawnkstout.; Title: Penelope Crumb Is Mad at the Moon | [
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6,657 | 2 | Praise for Ms. Rapscott's Girls:*"Amusing reading with some life lessons slipped in the cracks. Almost best of all are Primaveras fanciful pencil illustrations, featuring two of the most delightful (if silent) of the books characters, Lewis and Clark, turtle-necked corgis that efficiently manage the girls and their hairraising adventures. An invigorating romp with more adventures on the horizon."--Booklist, starred review "Quirky and imaginative, aimed at middle-graders who like their fiction with a twist." -KirkusReviews"Blends artful drawings with a whimsical story line . . . the plot unfolds nicely. The story is unpredictably unique."--School Library Journal"Fans of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle will enjoy the feisty nature of this novel. Double-page illustrations are a spectacular accompaniment to the smooth narration. A sequel is just begging to be written!"--School Library Connection"In this breezy novel, Primavera evokes the spirit of such larger-than-life characters as Willy Wonka and Mary Poppins with Ms. Rapscott, the mysterious, take-charge, and oddly nurturing headmistress of the Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents. In a sequence of wordless pencil illustrations la The Invention of Hugo Cabret . . .Primavera charmingly depicts the girls' activities in her soft pencil artwork, and a neat resolution and the suggestion of a new school term will leave readers eager for another outing."--Publishers WeeklyElise Primavera, the bestselling author of Auntie Claus, has been writing and illustrating books for children for more than twenty-five years. She lives in Red Bank, New Jersey.; Title: Ms. Rapscott's Girls | [
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6,658 | 2 | A fantastic story full of magic and mysteries.San Francisco Chronicle on The ShadowsThis is a great . . . read that will let your imagination run wild.TIME for Kids on The ShadowsA two-time Pushcart nominee for poetry, Jacqueline West (www.jacquelinewest.com) came to writing by way of opera (she studied vocal performance) and acting (she worked as an actress at a dinner theatre while earning her degree). Looking back on it, it's hard for Jacqueline to believe she ever wanted to be an opera singer, but singing, acting, and writing have one thing in common, she says: "They're all about telling a story, about getting inside the mind of someone other than yourself." The Books of Elsewhere were inspired by a strange old house in Jacqueline's home town--three floors, cracking paint, sagging porches--that was owned by a professor who created all sorts of odd contraptions. Like lots of kids who live mostly in their imaginations, Jacqueline was obsessed with all things mysterious, creepy, and darkly funny, and with stories where magic intersects with everyday life. She was enthralled by Roald Dahl, Lewis Carroll, John Bellairs, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, Calvin and Hobbes, Bunnicula, etc. Jacqueline lives with her husband and their dog, Brom Bones (of Sleepy Hollow fame).; Title: The Second Spy: The Books of Elsewhere: Volume 3 | [
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6,659 | 7 | John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Rangers Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. 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.Chapter one Wolfwind emerged from the predawn sea mist like a wraith, slowly taking physical form.With her sail furled and the yardarm lowered to the deck, and propelled by only four of her oars, the wolfship glided slowly toward the beach. The four rowers wielded their oars carefully, raising them only a few centimeters from the water at the end of each stroke so that the noise of drops splashing back into the sea was kept to a minimum. They were Eraks most experienced oarsmen and they were used to the task of approaching an enemy coast stealthily.And during raiding season, all coasts were enemy coasts.Such was their skill that the loudest sound was the lap-lap-lap of small ripples along the wooden hull. In the bow, Svengal and two other crew members crouched fully armed, peering ahead to catch sight of the dim line where the water met the beach.The lack of surf might make their approach easier but a little extra noise would have been welcome, Svengal thought. Plus white water would have made the line of the beach easier to spot in the dimness. Then he saw the beach and held up his hand, fist clenched.Far astern, at the steering oar, Erak watched his second in command as he revealed five fingers, then four, then three as he measured off the distance to the sand.In oars.Erak spoke the words in a conversational tone, unlike the bellow he usually employed to pass orders. In the center section of the wolfship, his bosun, Mikkel, relayed the orders. The four oars lifted out of the water as one, rising quickly to the vertical so that any excess water would fall into the ship and not into the sea, where it would make more noise. A few seconds later, the prow of the ship grated softly against the sand. Erak felt the vibrations of the gentle contact with the shore through the deck beneath his feet.Svengal and his two companions vaulted over the bow, landing catlike on the wet sand. Two of them moved up the beach, fanning out to scan the country on either side, ready to give warning of any possible ambush. Svengal took the small beach anchor that another sailor lowered to him. He stepped twenty paces up the beach, strained against the anchor rope to bring it tight and drove the shovel-shaped fluke into the firm sand.Wolfwind, secured by the bow, slewed a little to one side under the pressure of the gentle breeze.Clear left!Clear right!The two men who had gone onshore called their reports now. There was no need for further stealth. Svengal checked his own area of responsibility, then added his report to theirs.Clear Ahead.On board, Erak nodded with satisfaction. He hadnt expected any sort of armed reception on the beach but it always paid to make sure. That was why he had been such a successful raider over the yearsand why he had lost so few of his crewmen.All right, he said, lifting his shield from the bulwark and hefting it onto his left arm. Lets go.He quickly strode the length of the wolfship to the bow, where a boarding ladder had been placed over the side. Shoving his heavy battleax through the leather sling on his belt, he climbed easily over the bulwark and down to the beach. His crewmen followed, forming up behind him. There was no need for orders. They had all done this before, many times.Svengal joined him.No sign of anyone here, chief, he reported.Erak grunted. Neither should there be. They should all be busy at Alty Bosky.He pronounced the name in his usual waycareless of the finer points of Iberian pronunciation. The town in question was actually Alto Bosque, a relatively unimportant market town some ten kilometers to the south, built on the high, wooded hill from which it derived its name.The previous day, seven of his crew had taken the skiff and landed there, carrying out a lightning raid on the market before they retreated to the coast. Alto Bosque had no garrison and a rider from the town had been sent to Santa Sebilla, where a small force of militia was maintained. Eraks plan was to draw the garrison away to Alto Bosque while he and his men plundered Santa Sebilla unhindered.Santa Sebilla was a small town, too. Probably smaller than Alto Bosque. But, over the years, it had gained an enviable reputation for the quality of the jewelry that was designed and crafted there. As time went on, more and more artisans and designers were drawn to Santa Sebilla and it became a center for fine design and craftsmanship in gold and precious stones.Erak, like most Skandians, cared little for fine design and craftsmanship. But he cared a lot about gold and he knew there was a disproportionate amount of it in Santa Sebillafar more than would normally be found in a small town such as this. The community of artists and designers needed generous supplies of the raw materials in which they workedgold and silver and gemstones. Erak was a fervent believer in the principle of redistribution of wealth, as long as a great amount of it was redistributed in his direction, so he had planned this raid in detail for some weeks.He checked behind him. The anchor watch of four men were standing by the bow of Wolfwind, guarding it while the main party went inland. He nodded, satisfied that everything was ready.Send your scouts ahead, he told Svengal. The second in command gestured to the two men to go ahead of the main raiding party.The beach rose gradually to a low line of scrubby bushes and trees. The scouts ran to this line, surveyed the country beyond, then beckoned the main party forward. The ground was flat here, but some kilometers inland, a range of low hills rose from the plain. The first rose-colored rays of the sun were beginning to show about the peaks. They were behind schedule, Erak thought. He had wanted to reach the town before sunup, while people were still drowsy and longing for their beds, as yet reluctant to accept the challenges of a new day.Lets pace it up, he said tersely and the group settled into a steady jog behind him, moving in two columns. The scouts continued to range some fifty meters in advance of the raiding party. Erak could already see that there was nowhere a substantial party of armed men could remain hidden. Still, it did no harm to be sure. Waved forward by the scouts, they crested a low rise and there, before them, stood Santa Sebilla.The buildings were made of clay bricks, finished in whitewash. Later in the day, under the hot Iberian sun, they would glisten and gleam an almost blinding white. In the predawn light they looked dull and gray and mundane. The town had been built with no particular plan in mind, instead growing over the years so that houses and warehouses were placed wherever their owners chose to build them. The result was a chaotic mass of winding alleys, outlying buildings and twisting, formless streets. But Erak ignored the jumble of houses and shops. He was looking for the repositorya large building set to one side of the town, where the gold and jewels were stored.And there it was. Larger than the others, with a substantial brass-bound wooden door. Normally, Erak knew, there would be a guard in place. But it seemed his diversion had achieved the result he wanted and the local militia were absent. The only possible resistance could come from a small castle set on a cliff a kilometer away from the town itself. There would possibly be armed men there. But the castle was the home of a minor Iberian nobleman and its location here was a mere coincidence. Knowing the snobbish and superior nature of the Iberian nobility, Erak guessed that the castle lord and his people had as little to do with the common tradesmen of Santa Sebilla as possible. They might buy from them, but they wouldnt mix with them or be eager to protect them in an emergency.They headed for the repository. As they passed a side street, a sleepy townsman emerged, leading a donkey loaded with what seemed to be an impossibly heavy stack of firewood. For a few seconds, head down and still half asleep, the man failed to notice the force of grim-faced, armed sea wolves. Then his eyes snapped open, his jaw followed suit and he froze in place, staring at them. From the corner of his eye, Erak saw two of his men start to detach from the main body. But the firewood seller could do them little harm.Leave him, he ordered and the men dropped back into line.Galvanized by the sound of Eraks voice, the man dropped the donkeys halter and took off back into the narrow alleyway from which he had emerged. They heard the soft sound of his bare feet flapping on the hard earth as he put as much distance between himself and the raiders as he could.Get that door open, Erak ordered.Mikkel and Thorn stepped forward. Mikkel, whose preferred weapon was a sword, borrowed an ax from one of the other sea wolves and together, he and Thorn attacked the heavy door. They were Eraks two most reliable warriors, and he nodded appreciatively at the economy of effort with which they reduced the door to matchwood, placing alternate ax strokes precisely where they would do the most good, each building on the damage the other had caused. The two men were best friends. They always fought together in the shield wall, each trusting the other to protect his back and sides. Yet they were a contrast in body shapes. Mikkel was taller and leaner than the average Skandian. But he was powerful and hard muscled. And he had the reflexes of a cat.Thorn was slightly shorter than his friend, but much wider in the shoulders and chest. He was one of the most skilled and dangerous warriors Erak had ever seen. Erak often thought that he would hate to come up against Thorn in battle. Hed never seen an opponent who had survived such an encounter. Belying his heavy build, Thorn could also move with blinding speed when he chose.Erak roused himself from his musing as the door fell in two shattered halves.Get the gold, he ordered and his men surged forward.It took them half an hour to load the gold and silver into sacks. They took only as much as they could carry and they left easily the same amount behind.Maybe another time, Erak thought, although he knew no subsequent raid would be as easy or as bloodless as this one. In retrospect, he wished hed caught hold of the firewood sellers donkey. The little animal could have carried more of the gold back to the ship for them.The town was awake now and nervous faces peered at them from behind windows and around street corners. But these were not warriors and none were willing to face the fierce-looking men from the north. Erak nodded, satisfied, as the last of his men, each laden with two small but heavy sacks, emerged from the repository. He breathed a small sigh of satisfaction. It had been easy, he thought. Easier than he had expected.Laden as they were, they couldnt maintain their previous jog as they followed the path through the scrubby undergrowth back to the beach. At least a dozen of the townspeople followed them, as if unwilling to let their gold and jewels simply disappear from sight. But they kept their distance, watching in impotent fury as the sea wolves carried away their booty.Thorn, Mikkel, bring up the rear. Let me know if theres any change, Erak said. It would be all too easy to become complacent about the men shadowing their footsteps, and so miss any new threat that might arise.The two men nodded and handed their sacks of loot to other crew members, then faded to the back of the column.They marched some twenty meters behind the main party, turning continually to keep the following townspeople in sight. Once, Thorn faked a charge at a couple who he felt had come too close, and they scampered hurriedly back to a safe distance.Rabbits, said Mikkel dismissively.Thorn grinned and was about to reply when he caught sight of movement behind the straggle of townspeople. His grin faded.Looks like weve got some rabbits on horseback, he said. Thetwo raiders stopped to face the rear.Trotting toward them, following the rough track through the undergrowth, were five horsemen. The newly risen sun gleamed off their armor and the points of the spears they all carried. They were still some distance behind the raiders but they were coming up fast. The two companions could hear the faint jingle of their horses harness and their equipment.Thorn glanced back to the main party of raiders. They were about to enter a narrow defile that led down to the last stretch of open ground to the beach. He let out a piercing whistle and saw Erak stop and look back. The rest of the party continued to move as quickly as they could.Thorn pointed to the riders. Uncertain whether Erak could see the new enemy, he held up his right hand, with five fingers extended, then brought it down in a clenched fist close by his shoulder the signal for enemy. He pointed again to the riders.He saw Erak wave acknowledgment, then point at the entrance to the defile, where the last of his men were just passing through. Thorn and Mikkel both grunted in understanding.Good idea, Mikkel said. Well hold them off at the entrance.The high rock walls and narrow space would encumber the horsemen. It would also prevent them from flanking and encircling the two sea wolves. Theyd be forced into a frontal attack. Normally, that might be a daunting prospect, but these were two experienced and deadly fighters, each secure in his own skills and those of his companion.They both knew that Erak would not abandon them to this new danger. Once the gold was safely at the ship, hed send men back to help them. Their job was only to buy time, not to sacrifice themselves so the others could escape. And both men felt confident that they could hold off a few country-bumpkin horsemen.They doubled their pace, covering the ground to the defile. Behind them, they heard a ragged cheer from the townspeople as they saw the raiders seemingly running for their lives ahead of the avenging horsemen, who urged their horses to a gallop, determined to catch these interlopers before they could escape into the narrow gully.The two warriors had no intention of escaping. Rather, as they reached the defile, Mikkel and Thorn turned and drew their weapons, swinging them experimentally as they faced the approaching riders.Like most Skandians, Thorn favored a heavy, single-bladed battleax as his principal weapon. Mikkel was armed with a long sword. Both of them wore horned helmets and carried large wooden shields, borne on the left arm, with a heavy center boss of metal and reinforcing metal strips around the edges. They presented these to the oncoming riders, so that only their heads and legs were visibleas well as the gleaming sword and ax, still moving in small preliminary arcs, catching and reflecting the sunlight as the two warriors stretched their muscles.It seemed to the horsemen that the shields and swords blocked the defile entrance completely. Expecting the Skandians to run in panic, they were somewhat taken aback now at this show of defiance and at the confident manner of the two men facing them. They drew rein about thirty meters short of the two men and looked at each other uncertainly, each waiting for one of the others to take the lead.The two Skandians sensed their uncertainty, and noted the clumsy way they handled their spears and small round shields. There was none of the easy familiarity that could be seen in an experienced fighter.I think these boys are still wet behind the ears, Mikkel said, smiling grimly. Thorn nodded. I doubt theyve seen any real fighting.They were right. The horsemen, who had come from the castle in response to a messenger who had run all the way from Santa Sebilla, were young and only half trained. They were all from well-to-do families. Their indolent parents had always supplied their every whim: new chain mail, a sword with a gold-chased hilt, a new battle horse. They viewed their training in the knightly arts as more of a social activity than a serious one. They had never before faced armed and determined warriors like these two, and it suddenly occurred to them that what had begun as a lighthearted expedition to send a few ill-bred raiders running in panic had quickly turned into a potentially deadly confrontation. Someone could die here today. So they hesitated, uncertain what they should do next.Then one, either braver or more foolhardy than his fellows, shouted a challenge and spurred his horse forward, awkwardly trying to level his spear at the two Skandians.Mine, I think, said Thorn, stepping forward a few paces to accept the charge. Mikkel was content to let him do so. Thorns long-handled ax was the more effective weapon against a horseman.Thorn summed up his opponent through slitted eyes. The youth was bouncing around in his saddle like a sack of potatoes, trying to steady his spear under his right arm and keep it pointed at his enemy. It would be ridiculously easy to kill him, Thorn thought. But that might simply rouse the anger of his companions. Better to humiliate him.Bracing himself, he caught the spearhead on his shield and flicked it easily to one side. Then he slammed the flat of his ax into the shoulder of the charging horse, throwing it off balance. As it stumbled, he drove forward with his shield, hitting the animal again and sending it reeling to one side. The horse struck the rough rock wall beside the defile and lost its footing, crashing onto its side with a terrified neighing. The rider barely had time to clear his feet from the stirrups and avoid being pinned under the fallen horse. He fell awkwardly to one side, his small shield underneath him. He scrabbled desperately at the hilt of his sword, trying to clear the long blade from its scabbard. When it was half drawn, Thorn kicked his arm and hand, finishing the action and sending the bared sword spinning away out of his grasp.The young rider looked up at Thorn with terrified eyes. He flinched uncontrollably as he saw the terrible war ax arcing up and over. Then it slammed into the hard ground, a few inches from his face. The Skandians eyes, cold and merciless, held his. Then Thorn said one word.Run.The young Iberian scrambled clumsily to his feet and turned to escape. As he did, he felt a violent impact in his behind as Thorn helped him on his way with his boot. Stumbling and crying in panic, he blundered back to where his companions were waiting, their horses moving uneasily from one foot to the other, the riders fear communicating itself to the animals.Behind him, the boy heard the two Skandians laughing.Thorns instincts had been correct. The apparent ease with which he had dealt with the rider was far more disconcerting than if he had simply killed him. By letting him live, he had shown the utter contempt with which he and his companion regarded these neophyte warriors. Such disregard made the Iberians even more uncertain.I think youve made them nervous. Mikkel grinned at his friend. Thorn shrugged.So they should be. They shouldnt be allowed out with pointy sticks like that. Theyre more danger to themselves than anyone else.Lets see them off, said Mikkel. Theyre starting to annoy me.Without any warning, the two Skandians brandished their weapons and charged at the small group of horsemen, screaming battle cries as they went.The shock of it all was too much for the demoralized group of riders. They saw the terrifying warriors charging across open ground at them and each one was convinced that he was the target they were aiming for. One of them wheeled his horse and clapped spurs to its flanks, dropping his spear as his horse lurched suddenly beneath him. His action was infectious. Within seconds, all four horsemen were steaming across the plain in a ragged line, the riderless horse with them, and their dismounted companion stumbling awkwardly behind them, encumbered by his thigh-high riding boots, spurs and flapping, empty scabbard.Mikkel and Thorn stopped and rested on their weapons, roaring with laughter at the sight.I do hope they get home all right, Mikkel said and Thorn laughed all the louder.Are you ladies ready to join us? It was Svengal, sent back with five men to reinforce the rearguard. It seems you dont need any help.Still laughing, Thorn and Mikkel sheathed their weapons and walked back to join Svengal and the others at the mouth of the defile.You should have seen it, Svengal, Mikkel began. Thorn here simply frightened them away. The sight of his ugly face was too much for them. It even made a horse fall over.Svengal let go a short bark of laughter. Hurrying up the defile at the head of the reinforcements, he had seen how Thorn dealt with the charging rider. He was impressed. He knew he could never have pulled that move off. In fact, he couldnt think of anyone other than Thorn who might have managed it.Well, you played your part too, Thorn was saying in reply. Although I must admit I was magnificent. Im not sure thats the word IdMikkel raised his arm to clap his friend on the shoulder when the spear hit him.It came out of nowhere. Later, thinking over the event, Thorn realized it must have been the spear dropped by the first of the fleeing horsemen. He surmised that one of the following townspeople, overcome with rage and frustration, had retrieved it and hurled it blindly at the Skandians, then run for his life into the scrub and rocks before he could see the result.The result could not have been worse. The heavy iron head penetrated underneath Mikkels raised arm, burying itself deep in his upper body. He let go a small cry and fell to his knees, then crumpled sideways. Horrified, Thorn dropped to the ground beside his friend, seeing the pallor of Mikkels face as the life drained from his body.Sword . . . , Mikkel gasped. If a sea wolf died in battle without a weapon in his hand, his soul would wander in the netherworld for eternity. Svengal had already drawn his own sword and thrust it into Mikkels groping fingers. The stricken man looked up in thanks, then turned his gaze to his best friend.Thorn, he said, the effort of speaking that one word almost too great.Thorn bent his head close to Mikkels. Hold on, Mikkel. Well get you to the ship.Somehow, the ship meant safety and salvation, as if the simple act of being on board could negate the effects of the terrible, lifesapping wound in Mikkels side. But Mikkel knew better. 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6,661 | 2 | "Hunt's writing is fearless and One For The Murphys is a story that is at once compassionate, thought-provoking and beautifully told. From the first page, I was drawn into Carley's story. She is a character not to be missed or forgotten." —Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming* “By the end of this poignant debut, readers will be applauding Carley’s strength.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Readers will be cheering her on.” —Booklist"This is a beautiful book, filled with hope. You'll cry and laugh along with Carley as she learns to lower her defenses enough to love--and, more surprisingly, be loved. It's a story you'll long remember." —Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor-winning author of Pictures of Hollis Woods and Lily's Crossing"Undeniably affecting. Hunt's writing is strong and her characters well-developed and believable." —Publishers Weekly"One for the Murphys is a riveting story…” —Examiner.com"This novel speaks to the universal experience of growing up but will especially resonate with readers who have questioned the hands they have been dealt and wonder how to move forward nonetheless." —The Horn Book"An astonishing debut! Lynda Mullaly Hunt's direct style of writing has readers rooting for Carley Connors and all of the Murphys from start to satisfying finish." —Leslie Connor, ALA Schneider Family Award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch"An incredibly touching novel.” —TheStorySiren.com“Absolutely astonishing.” —Bookalicious.orgLynda Mullaly Hunt (www.lyndamullalyhunt.com) has received many honors for her debut novel, One for the Murphys, which is on over twenty state award lists, including Bank Street’s 2013 Best Books of the Year. Her follow up novel, Fish in a Tree, is a New York Times bestseller and ALA Notable Children's Book. She’s a former teacher, and holds writers retreats for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two children, impetuous beagle, and beagle-loathing cat.; Title: One for the Murphys | [
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6,662 | 15 | Praise for Buddy"A testament to the human capacity to endure. The New York Times Book Review "A touching tale of hope, of holding on when you can, and of letting go when its the right thing to do.Kirkus Reviews"More than just a dog story." School Library Journal"Stirring." Library Media Connection M. H. Herlong is a teacher, writer, former lawyer, and parent of four sons, and the author of The Great Wide Sea, a YALSA 2010 Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults. The author has lived for twenty-seven years in New Orleans, Louisiana, where levee breaks in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina caused massive flooding and destroyed much of the city.; Title: Buddy | [
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6,663 | 10 | "Younger readers will be amused by Gladyss reviews of her parents horrible cooking and her plot to get to New York City without alerting any adults. The triumphant conclusion makes this a tasty read." --Publishers Weekly"The characters are well drawnthe snob and her entourage; shy, quiet Gladys; her picky-eater friend, Sandy; the literal boy next door; and a teacher who brings out the best in her students. Give this one to your young foodies." --School Library Journal"A preteen restaurant critic is born. [An]entertaining story about the joy of following ones bliss." --Kirkus Reviews"Gladys is a lovable character with plenty of spunk and desire, and readers will happily cheer her on, while the fresh plot adds a delicious dimension to the host of stories set in sixth grade." --BooklistTara Dairman is a playwright and recovering world traveler. She grew up in New York and received a B.A. in creative writing from Dartmouth College. She now lives with her husband in Colorado. This is her first novel.Visit her at www.taradairman.com and follow her on Twitter @taradairman; Title: All Four Stars | [
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6,664 | 12 | Praise for The Forbidden Library:"Vaguely reminiscent of Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and Inkheart all rolled into one, it’s good fun... Working in the grand tradition of children’s fantasy, Wexler’s off to a promising start."—Kirkus Reviews "By giving the richly textured literary adventures “teeth” and by placing subplots both inside and outside the books, Wexler dexterously avoids the “it’s only a story” pitfall that might distance readers from the action, while the wondrous Library will gratify book lovers and fantasy experts alike."—Horn Book"Fans of Harry Potter and Cornelia Funke's Inkheart (2003) will relish that the library houses magical books . . . It's a joy to watch the dutiful Alice develop her innate curiosity and become a proactive, resourceful heroine, matching wits with snarky cats, dangerous beasts, and a certain smug boy. This is a charming, adventuresome fantasy from a promising new author."—Booklist"Wexler ingeniously creates an inventive world with interesting creatures and frightening situations."—School Library JournalDjango Wexler (www.djangowexler.com) is a self-proclaimed computer/fantasy/sci-fi geek and fulltime fantasy writer. Django’s first book, an epic fantasy novel for adults, was published by Roc in Summer 2013. The Forbidden Library is his first novel for children.; Title: The Forbidden Library | [
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6,665 | 2 | Awards and Honors:The World According to Humphrey Winner Children’s Crown AwardWinner Iowa Children’s Choice AwardWinner Rhode Island Children’s Book AwardWinner Pennsylvania’s Keystone to Reading Book AwardWinner Maryland’s Black-Eyed Susan AwardWinner Oklahoma’s Sequoyah Book Award Winner Washington State’s Sasquatch Reading Award Winner Golden Sower Award (NE)Maud Hart Lovelace Award 2nd Place (MN)Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Honor Book Nevada Young Readers Award Nominee Sunshine State Award Master List (FL)Louisiana Young Readers Choice Award NomineePennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award NomineeSouth Carolina Children’s Book Award NomineeNorth Carolina Children’s Book Award NomineeBeehive Award Nominee (UT)Young Hoosier Award Nominee (IN)Bluestem Book Award Nominee (IL)Kennebec Valley Book Award Nominee (ME)Bank St. Children’s Book Committee Starred Best Book of the YearSub rights sold by agent: UK, Japan, Holland, Hungary, ArabicTrouble According to Humphrey A Bank Street Children’s Book Committee Best Book of the Year, Children’s Crown Award Nominee, Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee (NM)Surprises According to Humphrey  A BookSense Pick, Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection, Iowa Children’s Choice Nominee, Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List, California Collection Selection.Adventure According to Humphrey Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee (NM), Children’s Crown Award Honor BookSummer According to Humphrey  SCIBA Book Award Finalist, California Collection selection, Children’s Crown Award nomineeBetty 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: Mysteries According to Humphrey | [
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6,666 | 7 | "Gone with the Wind meets The Hunger Games." - VOYA"A mélange of sci-fi inventions, well-written characters, and classic literary allusions." - The Christian Science Monitor"This is a terrific mash-up of a Regency period romance with a dystopian tale that will intrigue teen readers, and introduce some important questions about the structure of modern society." - School Library Journal"Hagen’s debut is filled with luxurious language, swoon-worthy love interests, and exceptional world-building...this first book in a trilogy will appeal to fans of Diana Peterfreund’s For Darkness Shows the Stars and Catherine Fisher’s Incarceron." - School Library Journal"Heated debates and similarly heated kisses fuel Madeline and David’s will-they/won’t-they relationship, tempering the social commentary with a bit of romantic drama." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Bethany Hagen was born and raised in Kansas City. She grew up reading Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen, and all things King Arthur, and went on to become a librarian. Landry Park is her debut novel. Find out more at www.bethanyhagen.com.; Title: Landry Park | [
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6,667 | 2 | "Thrilling and delightful! Finally, an adventure of the very best kind—the kind that happens to other people." --Pseudonymous Bosch, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret series“If you like nonstop action, constant mortal danger, or television, you will love [The Accidental Adventures].—Adam Gidwitz, author of A TaleDark and GrimmC. Alexander London is an award-winning author of nonfiction for grown-ups, an accomplished skeet shooter, a master scuba diver, and a fully licensed librarian. He has watched television in twentythree countries and survived an erupting volcano, a hurricane, four civil wars, and a mysterious bite on his little toe in the jungles of Thailand. Currently, C. Alexander London lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: We Sled with Dragons (An Accidental Adventure) | [
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6,668 | 0 | Jan Karon, born Janice Meredith Wilson in the foothills of North Carolina, was named after the title of a popular novel, Janice Meredith.Jan wrote her first novel at the age of ten. "The manuscript was written on Blue Horse notebook paper, and was, for good reason, kept hidden from my sister. When she found it, she discovered the one curse word I had, with pounding heart, included in someone's speech. For Pete's sake, hadn't Rhett Butler used that very same word and gotten away with it? After my grandmother's exceedingly focused reproof, I've written books without cussin' ever since."Several years ago, Karon left a successful career in advertising to move to the mountain village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and write books. "I stepped out on faith to follow my lifelong dream of being an author," she says. "I made real sacrifices and took big risks. But living, it seems to me, is largely about risk."Enthusiastic booksellers across the country have introduced readers of all ages to Karon's heartwarming books. At Home in Mitford, Karon's first book in the Mitford series, was nominated for an ABBY by the American Booksellers Association in 1996 and again in 1997. Bookstore owner, Shirley Sprinkle, says, "The Mitford Books have been our all-time fiction bestsellers since we went in business twenty-five years ago. We've sold 10,000 of Jan's books and don't see any end to the Mitford phenomenon."; Title: Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny | [
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6,669 | 13 | Dangerous yakuza (Japanese mobsters), blackmail letters and FBI stings. A proficient caper spiced up by Violet's eye for art.Kirkus ReviewsThis art heist has twists and turns, romance, and the happily-ever-after that many will be rooting for.BooklistRenns fun debut takes a kitchen-sink approach, throwing together romance, mystery, and action in a way that echoes the manga that the 16-year-old Violet loves to read. Publishers WeeklyWill enthrall readers who love action. Examiner.comA fast-paced and engaging mystery with a spunky protagonist. VOYAThe plot has lots of twists and turns, leaving readers on edge Readers will cheer for Violet as she uses her wits to outsmart the adults. SLJWe can't stop talking about action-packed YA mystery novel Tokyo Heistauthor Diana Renn's first YA novel, but we certainly hope it isn't her last! HuffingtonPost.comIts rare for YA heroines to have such specific, developed interests, and Violet filtering her investigation through her passion for manga, art, and Japan makes her seem like a real, relatable teenager. A.V. Club Young adult mysteries do not get any better than this.Peter Abrahams, author of the Echo Falls MysteriesIrresistible. I couldnt put it down!Alane Ferguson, author of the Forensic MysteriesAdventures dont get any more thrilling than Tokyo Heist.Kristen Miller, author of The Eternal Ones seriesDiana Renn grew up in Seattle and now lives in Boston. She has taught ESL and writing, most recently at Boston University. She has published numerous short stories and essays, and she is also the Fiction Editor at YARN (Young Adult Review Network), an award-winning online magazine featuring short-form writing for teens. She is the author of several ESL textbooks, as well as the YA mystery novels Latitude ZeroandTokyo Heist. She is an avid traveler.; Title: Tokyo Heist | [
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6,670 | 2 | David Soman y Jacky Davis son los esposos que forman el equipo creativo de la serie Super Catarina, New York Times Bestsellers. Residen con su familia en Rosedale, New York. Visite su página web a www.ladybuggirl.com; Title: Super Catarina Y Los Super Insectos (Ladybug Girl) (Spanish Edition) | [
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6,671 | 2 | "A good discussion starter for the beginning of the school year."--BooklistKay Winters lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.Renée Andriani was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She now lives in Leawood, Kansas.; Title: This School Year Will Be the BEST! | [
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6,672 | 2 | Sequel to the New York Times bestseller STRANDED!"Stranded is non-stop adventure! If your kids love Survivor, they'll love this book!" --Mark Burnett, Executive Producer of Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank, and Celebrity Apprentice "An epic adventure for that young adventurer in us all!" --Bear Grylls, host of Discovery's Man vs Wild, NBC's Get Out Alive and #1 bestselling authorJeff Probst (www.jeffprobst.com) is the multi-Emmy Awardwinning host and executive producer of the popular series Survivor.A native of Wichita, Kansas, Probst is married and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children when not traveling the world. He can be followed on Twitter @jeffprobst and online at www.jeffprobst.com.Chris Tebbetts is the New York Times bestselling co-author of James Pattersons Middle School series. Originally from Yellow Spring, Ohio, Tebbetts is a graduate of Northwestern University. He lives and writes in Vermont.; Title: Trial by Fire (Stranded) | [
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6,673 | 11 | “With her mix of homespun humor, well-plotted mystery, and delicious characterization . . . Turnage's tale is full of heart.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Another rewarding adventure . . . narrated by Mo in her distinctive, imaginative voice. The writing lulls you with laughter, then occasionally blindsides you with unexpected tenderness.”—Booklist, starred review  "Well crafted, with fast pacing; readers will gallop through the nonstop action to a satisfying conclusion. A must-read for fans of the first two volumes, and a rewarding adventure all on its own."—School Library Journal"Turnage's rich voice, abundance of heart, and wicked sense of humor handle the dynamics of the town with verve…One can only hope that this is not the end of this clever, sweet, laugh-out-loud funny series."—VOYA"When Dale’s father, Macon, is accused of breaking out of jail. . .Does Mo. . .follow her gut and hunt down Macon, or does she relinquish power to Dale and support his conviction that his father is innocent? Friendship prevails in this fine novel, with a number of unobtrusive acts of kindness flourishing throughout. There’s a complexity to the characters, from mean-as-a-snake Macon to drop-dead-handsome Lavender, all carefully developed throughout the series, creating a terrific read."—Horn Book"A rousing tale of action, adventure, and intrigue....So sit back and enjoy a well-told yarn that is sure to please readers of all ages."—SLCPRAISE FOR THREE TIMES LUCKY:  •  Newbery Honor  •  New York Times bestseller  •  Edgar Award Finalist  •  EB White Read-Aloud Award Honor Book"What do you get when you combine Because of Winn-Dixie's heart with the mystery and action of Holes?...Mo LoBeau is destined to become a standout character in children's fiction."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Here is a writer who has never met a metaphor or simile she couldn't put to good use."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Turnage's lively novel features a distinctive voice and a community of idiosyncratic characters."—Booklist, starred review"The heroine of Sheila Turnage's "Three Times Lucky" is so plucky that young readers may wish she lived next door."—Wall Street Journal"A literary descendant of Scout Finch of "To Kill a Mockingbird"—Mo LoBeau announces this novel's mystery from behind the counter of the Tupelo Diner: 'There's been a murder and we're out of soup.'"—Newsday PRAISE FOR THE GHOSTS OF TUPELO LANDING: •  New York Times bestseller"The perspicacious Mo LoBeau is at it again!. . . humor and action abound."—School Library Journal, starred review"Just as its predecessor did, this sequel shines thanks to Turnage's deft, lyrical language and engaging characters."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Turnage's ability to create convincing characters and her colorful use of language combine to make this a fresh, droll, rewarding trip to Tupelo Landing."—Booklist, starred review"The budding detective has clearly taken to heart something her foster mother always emphasizes: 'All the world's a stage, sugar, so hop on up there.'"—Publishers Weekly, starred review"A rollicking sequel."—Wall Street JournalSheila Turnage is from eastern North Carolina, just like Miss Moses LoBeau, the protagonist from Three Times Lucky. Her first novel for children, Three Times Lucky, is a Newbery Honor winner, a New York Times bestseller, an E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book, and an Edgar Award finalist. It has been nominated for six state awards and has been licensed in five countries. Her follow up book, The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, also a New York Times bestseller, has received five starred reviews, is a SIBA Okra Winter 14 pick, and a Junior Library Guild selection. Sheila is also the author of two nonfiction adult titles: Haunted Inns of the Southeast and Compass American Guides: North Carolina, as well as one picture book, Trout the Magnificent illustrated by Janet Stevens.; Title: The Odds of Getting Even (Mo & Dale Mysteries) | [
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6,674 | 2 | Utterly captivating, idiosyncratic, rich and memorable . . . not only an entertaining book but an absorbing and artful one.New York Times Book Review An impressive debut.Booklist, starred reviewSmart and thoughtful, the story sparkles. School Library Journal"Every detail is relevant in this tightly plotted debut peopled with an unforgettable cast of characters. More family drama than mystery, the story is told in Ellas voicecompassionate, clever, preadolescent-snarkyallowing Bell to treat weighty issues with a light touch. "--Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewJuliet Bell lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: Kepler's Dream | [
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6,675 | 2 | “M. A. Larson has created a magical world of adventure—a world that shows who princesses truly are: people of character and courage and strength. No one rescues Pennyroyal princesses; they rescue themselves.”—Reese Witherspoon “Pennyroyal Academy is one of those books you want to parse out and make last. It is a breathtakingly exciting novel, and Evie deserves a special place in the new pantheon of capable, feisty and, yes, admirable literary princesses.”—The New York Times “Flashes of inspiration light up a protagonist with plenty of spine… A sequel-worthy debut…”—Kirkus Reviews"[Larson]…imbues the fantasy with an important, affirming message for readers: 'You get to decide what you want to be. No one else.'"—Publishers Weekly    "A perfect fit for fans of Hale's Princess Academy and the novels of Gail Carson Levine."—BCCB   “Gripping and wonderful…a spectacular fantasy novel.”—The Denver Post   "A dark Grimm-like fairy tale."—Booklist   “A great twist on traditional fairy tales.”—Kidsreads   “Laugh-out-loud funny moments and heartfelt emotion.”—Common Sense Media M.A. Larson (malarson.com) is a film and television writer who lives with his wife, daughter, and two dogs in a canyon in California.  Larson has written for Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney UK, Discovery Kids Channel, The Hub, and Nickelodeon. As a writer on the cult sensation My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, he has been a guest at “brony” fan conventions from Paris, France to Dallas, Texas. This is his first novel. Larson can be found on twitter at @M_A_Larson, where he frequently tweets about classic films and magical candy-colored ponies.; Title: Pennyroyal Academy | [
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6,676 | 7 | "Heres a debut that will knock...superhero fans on their butts. A fresh twist...kids are going to gobble this up."--BooklistKing brilliantly combines teenage points of view and emotions with comic book excitement. VOYA, starred review"[King] never loses his knack for humorous--teen-friendly--dialogue."--The Horn Book"Where many action/adventure novels sacrifice character development for the sake of quick pacing, this is a nonissue for King: his teens are vivid, funny, and relatable, but their growth never comes at the expense of story or plot development. Add in descriptions of cool weaponry and superpowers, a healthy dose of clever one-liners and snappy dialogue, and plenty of chases and explosions, and youve got all the ingredients for a hit series that teens will love. King is definitely an author to watch."--SLJWesley King lives in suburban Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, where he spends most of his time in imagined universes of superpowered children, dying stars, and dystopian fantasy realms. This is his first novel.; Title: The Vindico | [
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6,677 | 13 | Praise for Under the Egg An Indie Next List Pick!"It's really a very compelling read and I don't know how she did it." – Kate DiCamillo on NPR“With surprising twists, heartwarming moments and historical facts, Laura Marx Fitzgerald creates the perfect adventure in Under the Egg. Art enthusiast or not, any girl will love this book.” – GirlsLife.com* "Along with the themes of research, family commitment, and Holocaust history, fans of Koningsburg’s From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer will thrill at the chance to solve a new mystery centered around art." - Library Media Connection, starred review"Uniquely readable, entirely charming, and a pleasure from start to finish. Debuts this good are meant to be discovered." – Betsy Bird, SLJ Fuse 8 Blog"A fast-paced mystery...If Dan Brown of The Da Vinci Code wrote middle-grade novels, this would be the one." - Kirkus Reviews"Fans of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will find this another delightful lesson in art history." - Publishers Weekly"Fans of Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer and Elise Broach’s Masterpiece will enjoy this art caper." - School Library Journal"A gripping mystery with high stakes and moving historical context...[Fitzgerald's] focus on restitution and the personal value of art adds considerable depth to the narrative." - The Horn Book"Under the Egg” is an exciting page-turner." - Deseret News"Riveting from start to finish." - BookPage“This mix of mystery, history and art will keep readers wondering right up to the surprising end.” – Discovery Girls  In writing Under the Egg, Laura Marx Fitzgerald drew on her study of art history at Harvard and Cambridge Universities. She lives in Brooklyn, and this is her middle grade debut.; Title: Under the Egg | [
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6,678 | 0 | “Family loyalty, stubbornness and love.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review ?“A thought-provoking page-turner.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review ?“With adventure, history, and even romance, it will appeal to a wide range of young readers.”—VOYA, starred review — VariousSheila O'Connor lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.; Title: Keeping Safe the Stars | [
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6,679 | 2 | Praise for Brotherband 4: Slaves of Socorro:"A sweeping novel of adventure, written with wit and a sure sense of storytelling." —BooklistJohn Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing The Ruins of Gorlan, the first in the mega-selling Ranger’s Apprentice series, for his son, Michael, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. 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: Slaves of Socorro (The Brotherband Chronicles) | [
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6,680 | 2 | * Unforgettable and uplifting. . . . Deals with the hardships of middle school in a funny, yet realistic and thoughtful manner. Ally has a great voice, she is an unforgettable, plucky protagonist that the reader roots for from page one. This novel is a must-have.School Library Connection, starred review* Filled with a delightful range of quirky characters and told with heart, the story also explores themes of family, friendship, and courage in its many forms. . . . It has something to offer for a wide-ranging audience. . . . Offering hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a disability does not equal stupidity, this is as unique as its heroine.Booklist, starred review* Mullaly Hunt again paints a nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with circumstances beyond her control. . . . Allys raw pain and depression are vividly rendered, while the diverse supporting cast feels fully developed. . . . Mr. Daniels is an inspirational educator whose warmth radiates off the page. Best of all, Mullaly Hunt eschews the unrealistic feel-good ending for one with hard work and small changes. Allys journey is heartwarming but refreshingly devoid of schmaltz.School Library Journal, starred review[Hunts] depiction of Allys learning struggles is relatable, and Allys growth and relationships feel organic and real.Publishers Weekly Poignant. . . . Emphasis on thinking outside the box . . . Allys new friendships are satisfying, as are the recognition of her dyslexia and her renewed determination to read. Fans of R.J. Palacios Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.Kirkus Reviews Reminiscent of Polaccos wonderful Thank You, Mr. Falker. . . . Allys feeling of loneliness and desire to fit in will resonate with young teen readers, as many share those feelings without the difficulty of dyslexia. . . . A tribute to teachers who go the extra mile to reach every student. . . . A touching story with an important message.Voice of Youth Advocates Entertaining dialogue . . . Allys descriptions of her mind movies are creative and witty. . . . The treatment of a group of sixth-graders with various quirks who face down their bullies extends the books interest beyond the immediate focus on dyslexia.The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Readers will . . . cheer for this likable girl.The Horn BookLynda Mullaly Hunt (www.lyndamullalyhunt.com) has received many honors for her debut novel, One for the Murphys, which is on over twenty state award lists, including Bank Streets 2013 Best Books of the Year. Shes a former teacher, and holds writers retreats for the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two children, impetuous beagle, and beagle-loathing cat.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Fish in a Tree | [
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6,681 | 2 | the believable dialogue and characters, complicated family dynamics, and threat of danger make this mystery hard to put down.Publishers WeeklyPlot and character drive this lively book . . . Fans of Blue Ballietts Chasing Vermeer will appreciate the similarities: using math to solve real-life dilemmas, depending on a best friend when times are rough, and learning that urban centers are rich in history, culture, and crime.BooklistThis fast-paced, National Treasurestyle mystery puts an imaginative spin on the real story behind the infamous theft of several masterpieces from Bostons Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum . . . Moxie narrates the breathless, action-packed tale in a humorous first person, maintaining the suspense almost to the end.Kirkus Reviews. . . readers will . . . get caught up in the breathless thrill-ride.School Library JournalErin Dionne is the author of Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies, The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet, and Notes from an Accidental Band Geek. She broke her share of rules as a kid, and has always been fascinated with real-life mysteries. When not writing about the miseries, mysteries, and magic of middle school, or teaching Liberal Arts at a small college north of Boston, Erin catches Red Sox games and rocks out to local Boston bands. She lives with her husband and two children in Framingham, Massachusetts.; Title: Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking: A 14 Day Mystery | [
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6,682 | 2 | "Greene continues to place sympathetic characters in familiar situations conveyed in short, breezy chapters—the ideal recipe for a series for newly independent readers or for a quick classroom read-aloud. Gentle black-and-white illustrations complement the story, adding another emotional level." --Kirkus ReviewsStephanie Greene (www.stephaniegreenebooks.com) is the author of the popular Owen Foote books. She lives in Connecticut. Stephanie Roth Sisson (www.stephanitely.com) lives in California.; Title: Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure (Princess Posey, First Grader) | [
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6,683 | 18 | Albert Marrin (www.albertmarrin.com) is the acclained author of more than forty award-winning nonfiction books for young people. Among his many honors are the James Madison Book Award for Lifetime Achievement and and Endowment for the Humanities Medal. He lives in Riverdale, New York and Miami, Florida.; Title: Years of Dust: The Story of the Dust Bowl | [
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6,684 | 13 | [A] timeless story. . . . Readers wont soon forget Miss Indie Lee Chickory.Booklist, starred review A heartfelt, memorable story.Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewExplores themes of self-discovery and friendship.School Library JournalErin E. Moulton has worked with children in libraries, schools and theaters. She's also the founder of the Kinship Writings Association. Erin graduated from the Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFAin Writing for Children and studied there with Kathi Appelt.; Title: Tracing Stars | [
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6,685 | 11 | "The perspicacious Mo LoBeau is at it again!. . . humor and action abound."School Library Journal, starred review"Just as its predecessor did, this sequel shines thanks to Turnage's deft, lyrical language and engaging characters."Kirkus, starred review"Turnage's ability to create convincing characters and her colorful use of language combine to make this a fresh, droll, rewarding trip to Tupelo Landing."Booklist, starred review"The budding detective has clearly taken to heart something her foster mother always emphasizes: 'All the world's a stage, sugar, so hop on up there.'"Publishers Weekly, starred review"With less real danger here than in the first book, some Scooby Doo twists, and a bona fide ghost, this is sure to please both fans and readers new to Mo, who remains as quotable as she is lovable. . . .we certainly hope there is more to come from the Desperado Detectives."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review"A rollicking sequel."Wall Street Journal A 2015 Texas Bluebonnet Award NomineePRAISE FOR THREE TIMES LUCKY: Newbery Honor New York Times bestseller Edgar Award Finalist EB White Read-Aloud Award Honor Book"What do you get when you combine Because of Winn-Dixie's heart with the mystery and action of Holes?...Mo LoBeau is destined to become a standout character in children's fiction."Kirkus, starred review"Here is a writer who has never met a metaphor or simile she couldn't put to good use."Publishers Weekly, starred review"Turnage's lively novel features a distinctive voice and a community of idiosyncratic characters."Booklist, starred review"The heroine of Sheila Turnage's "Three Times Lucky" is so plucky that young readers may wish she lived next door."Wall Street Journal"A literary descendant of Scout Finch of "To Kill a Mockingbird"Mo LoBeau announces this novel's mystery from behind the counter of the Tupelo Diner: 'There's been a murder and we're out of soup.'"NewsdaySheila Turnage grew up on a farm in eastern North Carolina. A graduate of East Carolina University, she authored two nonfiction books and one picture book before she started writing about Mo LoBeau and Dale. Three Times Lucky is a Newbery Honor book, a New York Times bestseller, an Edgar Award Finalist, an E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor book, and was included on seven Best Book of the Year lists. The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, the follow-up to Three Times Lucky, has so far garnered five starred reviews. Today Sheila lives on a farm with her husband, a smart dog, a dozen chickens, and a flock of guineas.; Title: The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing (Mo & Dale Mysteries) | [
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6,686 | 2 | John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer, and after a successful career in advertising and television, he began writing a series of short stories for his son, Michael, in order to encourage him to read. Those stories would eventually become The Ruins of Gorlan, Book 1 of the Rangers Apprentice epic. Now with his companion series, Brotherband Chronicles, the novels of John Flanagan have sold millions of copies and made readers of kids the world over.Mr. Flanagan lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.You can visit John Flanagan atwww.RangersApprentice.comwww.BrotherbandChronicles.comChapter OneWhoa there, Tom! Steady on, fellow! Tom was a plow horse, well past middle age and resigned, like most of his placid breed, to the constant task of plodding up and down, hauling a plow that carved consecutive furrows in the rich earth of Halder farm. He wasnt accustomed to being stopped in mid-furrow and he turned his shaggy head to look at his owner, Devon Halder. Devon, like his horse, was well past middle age. And the smock that he was wearing was liberally daubed with patches of drying mud. Later that night, when he was asked in the local tavern what led him to stop and and turn around, he couldnt really recall. Perhaps he had heard the slight sounds of creaking leather and rope, or the rustle of a sail in the brisk wind. Whatever it was, it was enough for Devon to halt Tom and turn to face the river behind him. When he did, the sight that met his eyes sent a sudden jolt of panic through him.Barely forty meters away, gliding smoothly up the river, was a ship.His first thought was that she was a wolfship, and Devon was old enough to remember when the sight of aSkandian wolfship on the river was a prelude to a sudden, savage attack. He tensed his muscles to run and spread the alarm in the nearby village. But he paused at the last second.The days when Skandians used to raid the coastal and river villages of Araluen were well in the past now.And besides, on second glance, this was no wolfship.She was similar in style and shape, sure enough. She was slim waisted and had a look of speed about her.She didnt have the broad, capacious lines of a cargo hull. But there was no large square sail such as a wolfship would use. Instead, this ship was rigged with a triangular sail that was mounted fore and aft along the line of the ship, supported by a long, gracefully curving spar that swept up high above the hull.She was smaller than a wolfship. Also, at her bow post, there was no carved wolf s head, with raisedhackles and snarling teeth. Instead, there was a carving in the shape of a birds head. And there was a motif of a seabird in flight on the saila graceful bird with wings spread wide. A heron, Devon realized.Hal raised an eyebrow. Us? Exciting?Thorn nodded, scratching his rump with the blunt end of his wooden hook.He was a graybeard. Hed remember the times when the sight of a Skandian ship meant a raid. Imsurprised he didnt go pelting off to raise the alarm when he saw us. Thorn had no idea how close the farmer had come to doing just that.As they rounded the bend and the farmer and his horse disappeared from sight, Kloof planted her forepawsonto the starboard bulwark and gave out a single bark. Then, content that she had asserted her superiority over all things Araluen, she dropped back to the deck, slid her front feet and flumped down onto the planks. For a few seconds, she watched Hal out of one eye, then she sighed and settled back to sleep.Hal cast his gaze over the tilled fields and green forests that lined the banks of the river. It was attractivecountry, he thought.Did you ever raid in Araluen, Thorn? he asked.The old sea wolf shook his head. Erak preferred to raid the Iberian coast, and sometimes Gallica orSonderland. And now that Ive seen Gilan in action with that bow of his, Im glad he did. Maybe Erak knew something. Imagine facing half a dozen archers with Gilans skill and speed.Facing one would be bad enough, Hal agreed.Stig was sitting on a coil of rope several meters away, idly putting an edge on his already razor-sharp saxeknife as he listened to their conversation.Dyou think Gilan will be at Castle Araluen yet? he asked.Originally, they had planned to leave Cresthaven Bay at the same time as the Ranger, who was ridingoverland back to the capital. But theyd had a long, hard voyage south to Socorro and Hal wanted the Heron in tip-top shape for her first appearance at Castle Araluen. There were some sections of running rigging that had frayed and needed splicing and repairing, and there was a large, splintered gash in one of the planks on the waterline, where they had nearly run aground pursuing Tursguds renegade ship Nightwolf through the shoals. It took half a day to plane that smooth and repaint the timber so there was no sign of the damage.Hal smiled sidelong at his old friend. From what Ive heard of kings, they dont stand around on windyjetties waiting for roughneck sailors to arrive.Do you consider yourself a roughneck? Thorn asked. Ive always thought of you as quite sophisticated.I may be. But youre roughneck enough for all of us, Hal told him and Thorn grinned contentedly.Yes. Im glad to say I am.Farther forward, in the waist of the ship and with no responsibilities to attend to during this current longreach of the river, the twins were bickering, as they were wont to do. They had been silent for some time, much to the crews relief, but that was a situation too good to last.You know that brown-eyed girl who was sitting on your lap at the welcome-home feast? Ulf began.Wulf eyed him suspiciously, before replying. Yes. What about her?Ulf paused, smiling quietly to himself, preparing to throw out his verbal challenge. Well, she fancied me,he said.Wulf looked at him, eyebrows raised. She fancied you?Ulf nodded emphatically. So you noticed too?Wulf snorted in annoyance. I wasnt agreeing, he said. I was querying you. That was why I raised myvoice at the end of the sentence. It signified that I was saying, What do you mean, she fancied you?I mean she found me attractiveactually, very attractive. It was obvious, after all.Wulf paused for several seconds. If it was so obvious that she fancied youthat she found you attractivewhy was she sitting on my lap?Ulf waved his hand in a dismissive gesture. Thats what makes it so obvious. She wanted to make mejealous, so she played up to you. She was playing hard to get.Yes, Hal?Would you say that sailing down a river counts the same as being at sea?The rules of the ship were that if the twins carried on one of their idiotic arguments at sea, Ingvar waswithin his rights to throw one of them overboard. In fact, some of the crew felt, he was obliged to throw one overboard. Usually, a reference to this fact was enough to stop the mindless discussions they enjoyed so much.Ingvar shrugged. Eh? Oh, I dont know. I suppose so.His voice was distracted and flat. Lydia, a few meters away, noticed this and turned to look at him,frowning. Hal mirrored the expression. Usually Ingvar was good tempered and cheerful. Now he sounded listless and bored. Hal wondered if something was on the big boys mind.Ulf and Wulf fell instantly silent. These days, they were never quite sure how much rope Hal would givethem before he ordered the huge Ingvar to toss one or the other, or even both, overboard. Discretion was the better part of valor in such a case.Hal noted that they had stopped arguing, and he nodded in Ingvars direction. But the young giant wasntlooking his way anymore. He had resumed his seat against the mast, and Hal heard him give vent to a loud sigh. Hal looked at Stig, who was also watching Ingvar curiously.Have you noticed Ingvars been acting strangely for the past few days? Hal asked his first mate.Stig nodded, a slightly worried look on his features. Something definitely seems to be on his mind. Ivebeen wondering . . .Whatever it was that he had been wondering was forgotten as the ship swept past a high bluff. 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6,687 | 2 | * "Catmull'sstunning debutunleashes a fierce imagination to builda wholly original world,rich with the familiar shimmer of folklore and drawn with the elegance of a Russian ballet. . . . As a piece of fantasy, thisatmospheric adventurethrills with complex storytelling, carefully threaded with bits of foreshadowing and overflowing with poignant imagery."* "Ahauntingfable inflected with mythological and fairy-tale motifs . . . meticulous, symbol-rich narrative with a light, storyteller's voice . . languorouslybeautiful."Katherine Catmull is an actor, freelance writer, voice-over artist, and sometimes playwright. She lives in Austin, Texas. This is her first book.; Title: Summer and Bird | [
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6,688 | 2 | "Wexler is an able builder of magical worlds and creatures, with labyrinths, an enchanted library, and a feisty, swashbuckling heroine at the center. A story rich in action and allegoryfantasy fans will want to hang on for what comes next."Kirkus"Full of action and adventure, this tale will enthrall fans of the first novel."School Library Journal"With an original concept, a brave and spirited heroine, and tantalizing incipient relationships among the apprentices (including Alices hot-and-cold friendship with Isaac, who tricked her in the first volume), Wexlers series grows stronger by the book."Horn BookPraise for The Forbidden Library:"Working in the grand tradition of children's fantasy, Wexler's off to a promising start."Kirkus"A charming, adventuresome fantasy from a promising new author."Booklist"Reminiscent of Cornelia Funke's Inkheart (Scholastic, 2003) and Neil Gaiman's Coraline (HarperCollins, 2002)."School Library JournalDjango Wexler (djangowexler.com) is a self-proclaimed computer/fantasy/sci fi geek. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in creative writing and computer science, and worked in artificial intelligence research. He left his job at Microsoft and now writes full-time for Penguin. Django's first book, an epic fantasy novel for adults, was published by Roc.; Title: The Mad Apprentice: The Forbidden Library: Volume 2 | [
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6,689 | 2 | Praise for the New York Times bestsellingTournament at Gorlan* "Action and intrigue, great characters, and a properly scary villain make this book an absolute necessity for any library. With appeal for both boys and girls, libraries can anticipate a waiting list for this title and great anticipation for the sequel."School Library Connection, starred review"Flanagans familiar mix of action, humor, and cliff-hanger endings will have fans and newbies hooked."School Library JournalJohn Flanagangrew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer, and after a successful career in advertising and television, he began writing a series of short stories for his son, Michael, in order to encourage him to read. Those stories would eventually becomeThe Ruins of Gorlan, Book 1 of the Rangers Apprentice epic. Together with his companion series, Brotherband Chronicles, the novels of John Flanagan have sold millions of copies and made readers of kids the world over.Mr. Flanagan lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.You can visit John Flanagan atwww.RangersApprentice.comwww.BrotherbandChronicles.com; Title: The Tournament at Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years) | [
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6,690 | 2 | David A. Adler is the author of more than two hundred children's books, including the easy-to-read Young Cam Jansen series and the Jeffrey Bones series. Visit David at www.davidaadler.com and Cam at www.camjansen.comJoy Allen has illustrated many books for young readers. Visit Joy's Web site at www.joyallenillustration.com; Title: Cam Jansen and the Millionaire Mystery | [
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6,691 | 2 | Picking up the story soon after events in The Invaders (2012), this engaging sequel opens aboard the Heron as Hal, his fellow Skandians, and their friend Lydia sail up a river in search of Zavac, the ruthless pirate who has stolen a precious relic from their village. Welcome humor lessens the dramatic tension at times, and the shipmates individuality and comradeship make their adventures more meaningful. [This] novel provides a satisfying conclusion to the three-book cycle that opened with The Outcasts (2011). [A] vigorous offshoot of the Rangers Apprentice series.BooklistJohn Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Rangers Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. 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.www.brotherbandchronicles.comwww.rangersapprentice.com; Title: The Hunters: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 3 (The Brotherband Chronicles) | [
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6,692 | 2 | *"Readers . . . will surface from this unusual mystery with their hearts pounding and their brains limbered up for more."--Booklist,starred reviewEric Berlin (www.ericberlin.com) creates puzzles for all ages, from kids (Nickelodeon Fun Puzzles &Games) to adults (his crosswords appear often in the New York Times). He is a member of the National Puzzlers' League, and enjoys creating puzzle events for schools and other groups.; Title: The Puzzler's Mansion: The Puzzling World of Winston Breen | [
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6,693 | 13 | Kline writes in an upbeat and humorous style that will appeal to beginning as well as reluctant readers.--School Library Journal on Horrible Harry Takes the CakeSuzy 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 and the Scarlet Scissors | [
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6,694 | 2 | "Greene proves herself yet again to be an adept chronicler of the ups and downs of the first year of school, and her simple, straightforward prose gives just the right amount of emotional heft to these mini- dramas, neither exaggerating nor reducing Poseys situation. . . . Posey continues to be a winning protagonist, and her escapades are a series worth having on hand." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPraise for Princess Posey"Greene doesnt miss a step. Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl."Kirkus Reviews"Greenes simple writing style and straightforward plot is ideal for advanced first graders or beginning second-grade readers."School Library JournalStephanie Greene (stephaniegreenebooks.com) is the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She meets pink, purple, green and blue princesses everywhere she goes.; Title: Princess Posey and the First-Grade Boys (Princess Posey, First Grader) | [
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6,695 | 2 | Praise for 17 & Gone:This is ingeniously crafted."BCCB, starred reviewSuma writes beautifully, drawing readers into Laurens story and her psyche with painstaking care until the storys jolting conclusion.Publishers WeeklyA compelling, skillfully written page-turner.BooklistAn engrossing read."VOYASumas exquisite sentence-level writing and fine eye for creepy detail are in abundant evidence.Kirkus ReviewsElegant, riveting, powerful, and poignant, this suspenseful, supernatural tale slips under the skin, inking out a haunting tapestry of menace and madness. Nova Ren Suma is, quite simply, a masterful storyteller and one of my favorite writers.Libba Bray, Printz Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of The Diviners and A Great and Terrible Beauty17 & Gone is a sharply compelling story of what happens when we stop seeing whats in front of us and start looking for whats already gone. Intricately plotted and surreally imagined... Suma breaks reality and twists it back together in a devastating and beautiful new form.Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy and Mind GamesNova Ren Suma is the author of Imaginary Girls and Dani Noir, which was recently rereleased under the new title Fade Out. She has an MFA in fiction from Columbia University and lives in New York City.; Title: 17 & Gone | [] | Train |
6,696 | 2 | "A graceful and absorbing look at a familiar villain."Kirkus Reviews"Inventive spin on Sleeping Beauty."Publishers WeeklyJane Yolen is the author of more than three hundred books, including Caldecott winner Owl Moon, The Devils Arithmetic, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?. Her books and stories have won numerous awards and accolades. She splits her time between Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland.; Title: Curse of the Thirteenth Fey: The True Tale of Sleeping Beauty | [
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6,697 | 1 | "A nonstop thrill ride from beginning to end."--VOYASteve Cole lives in Buckinghamshire, England.; Title: Z. Apocalypse (Hunting) | [
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6,698 | 7 | Praise for the Ranger's Apprentice series: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 GorlanFans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next . . . A sure bet for fantasy fans. School Library JournalFlanagan's deft character portrayals and well-paced story will engage readers, and the ending will leave them clamoring for the next volume. Booklist, on The Icebound LandJohn Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. John began writing Rangers Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. 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 Royal Ranger: A New Beginning (Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger) | [
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6,699 | 2 | Praise for Cheating for the Chicken Man:* "Kate’s perspective is authentic. Especially for readers who enjoyed Red Kayak, this novel is an engaging choice that offers a different perspective on a tragic event."  —School Library Connection, starred review"Realistically presenting the situational rather than absolute nature of some difficult choices, this engrossing novel provides lots to ponder and discuss." —Kirkus Reviews"Cummings conveys a strong sense of rural Maryland, along with the hard choices faced by families who run company-owned poultry farms. Leaving no pat answers, and plenty to discuss, the book should find a broad audience." —Booklist"The familiar moral dilemmas of bullying and cheating are raised with enough complexity to make this a good choice to share with small groups of readers." —VOYA Praise for Priscilla Cummings' The Red Kayak and The Journey Back: A Bank Street College “Best Children’s Books of the Year for 2013”An ALA Best Book for Young Adults 2006A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, 2005VOYA’s Review Editor’s Choice List, 2005“Cummings has created a multifaceted story that is as much about the families and life in the Chesapeake as it is about a prank gone awry….This well-crafted novel will have broad appeal.” —School Library Journal on Red Kayak   “With this finely crafted novel, Cummings firmly establishes herself as an outstanding writer for early teens. The writing here is direct and clear; the setting, characterizations, and voice ring with authenticity; the situation is tense and the stakes high.” —VOYA on Red Kayak   “This high-action journey has suspense to spare.” —Booklist on The Journey BackPriscilla Cummings is the author of eight novels for children. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.; Title: Cheating for the Chicken Man | [
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