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6,700 | 2 | K-Gr 2-First-grader Posey is excited about the approaching holiday. She is convinced that Santa will bring her a real magic wand to make things right for the people she loves, but she worries about the tiny bit of naughtiness that she has concealed from her mother. The wise adults in her life-Mother and Gramps-help her see that she can work her own kind of magic through acts of kindness. This is an easy-to-read early chapter book that will appeal to girls, whether they already know Posey or not. Boys, not so much.-Virginia Walter, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "Greene doesn’t miss a step. Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl."—Kirkus ReviewsPrincess Posey and the First Grade Parade: Indie Next Pick,Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, Gryphon Honor Book; CCBC Choices Book. Queen Sophie Hartley: ALA Notable book.; Title: Princess Posey and the Christmas Magic (Princess Posey, First Grader) | [
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6,701 | 10 | Accolades for A Tale Dark & Grimm: New York Times bestseller Selection on the Today Shows Als Book Club for Kids NCTE Notable Childrens Books in the Language Arts Selection An E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book New York Times Editors Choice pick Publishers Weekly Flying Start School Library Journal Best Book of the Year ALA Notable BookUnlike any childrens book Ive ever read . . . [it] holds up to multiple re-readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be.New York Times Book ReviewA marvelous reworking of old stories that manages to be fresh, frightening, funny, and humane.Wall Street JournalAccolades for In a Glass Grimmly: New York Times bestseller A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2012 A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012 A School Librry Journal Best Book of 2012Gidwitz is back with a second book that, if possible, outshines A Tale Dark & Grimm.School Library Journal, starred reviewCompulsively readable.Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewGory, hilarious, touching, and lyrical all at once, with tons of kid appeal.The Horn BookAdam Gidwitz leads us into creepy forests, gruesome deeds, terrible monsters, andfar worsethe dark places of the human heart. Its horrible . . . and I LOVED it!Tom Angleberger, author of The Strange Case of OrigamiAdam Gidwitz taught in Brooklyn for eight years. Now, he writes full timewhich means he writes a couple of hours a day, and lies on his couch staring at the ceiling the rest of the time. As is the case with all of his books, everything in them not only happened in the real fairy talesit all also happened to him. Really. Learn more at www.adamgidwitz.com, on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter: @AdamGidwitz; Title: In a Glass Grimmly | [
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6,702 | 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 enjoyWereworldas the first in a new seriesas a fantasy world it is superior toEragon, 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 theTwilightcrowd.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 Thronesfor 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.BooklistWar of the Werelords"The plethora of living and undead werebeastsfrom wolves to sharks and even a woolly mammothgives the saga a distinctive character."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: War of the Werelords (Wereworld) | [
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6,703 | 2 | "An enjoyable historical romp."--Kirkus Reviews Kirkus Reviews"[A] compelling coming-of-age tale thats as good as any British period drama. . . . The Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPraise for A Mad, Wicked Folly* "At equal turns humorous and heartbreaking. . . . A must-have first purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review"Wallers intriguingly sympathetic characters, effortless and effective blend of history and romance, passion for her subject, and swift-paced plot make her a new YA voice to watch."--Booklist, starred review"An enjoyable historical romp."--Kirkus Reviews"[A] compelling coming-of-age tale thats as good as any British period drama. . . . The Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksNominated for the American Library Association's 2015 Amelia Bloomer Project ListSharon Biggs Waller moved to England in 2000, where she worked as a riding instructor at the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace and as a freelance magazine writer. These days she is a dressage rider and trainer and lives on a ten-acre sustainable farm in Northwest Indiana with her British husband, Mark. She is the author of three non-fiction books, as well as the YA novel A Mad, Wicked Folly.; Title: A Mad, Wicked Folly | [
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6,704 | 1 | A 2015 Texas Bluebonnet nomineeA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of 2015A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015An ALA Notable Children's Book of 2016"[A] charming, funny, subversive middle-grade illustrated fantasy." — Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author, activist, and co-editor of Boing Boing* "A joy to read, and we can only hope that Harriet – long may she reign – will return in later installments.” —Booklist, starred review* "Move over, Babymouse, there’s a new rodent in town!...Vernon has created a spunky heroine readers will cheer for and who will leave them eagerly searching for the happily ever after in the next installment." —School Library Journal, starred review* "Harriet is her own hamster, but she takes her place proudly alongside both Danny Dragonbreath and Babymouse. Creatively fresh and feminist, with laughs on every single page." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "A book with all the makings of a hit. Readers will be laughing themselves silly."  —Publishers Weekly, starred review"Middle-graders with a taste for absurdity and snark will find plenty of both here...Fans of Holm’s Babymouse (Babymouse: Queen of the World, BCCB 12/05) series or Vernon’s Dragonbreath (BCCB 9/09) series will definitely want to tag along on Harriet’s future adventures." —BCCBUrsula Vernon is a full-time author and illustrator whose work has won a Hugo award and been nominated for an Eisner. She loves birding, gardening, and spunky heroines, and thinks she would make a terrible princess. Ursula lives with her husband in Pittsboro, North Carolina.; Title: Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible | [
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6,705 | 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 oneWe cant keep this up, Stig said.Hal looked at him, eyes red-rimmed from salt water and exhaustion. Hed been at the tiller of the Heron for the best part of ten days now. The storm winds had continued to sweep out of the southwest throughout that time, keeping them on a constant starboard tackwhich was all to the good, as there had been no opportunity to repair the yardarm broken in the final brotherband race.As first mate, Stig had tried to give Hal short breaks whenever he could. But the wind-driven waves had grown so high and steep that they were regularly breaking over the small ship and flooding her. Everyone on the crew was forced to bail continuously. They worked in teams of four, an hour on, an hour off. When a teams shift was over, the boys would fall, soaked and exhausted, to the deck, trying to snatch a few minutes sleep, heedless of the freezing seawater constantly smashing over them. So Stig hadnt had much time to help Halnot that Hal liked to hand over control. He felt the responsibility for the safety of his ship and crew deeply.Stig glanced doubtfully back over the wake the Heron was carving. There was no pursuit in sight. But theyd be there somewhere.Dyou think were far enough away from Hallasholm now? he asked.In the hope of recovering the Andomal, Skandias most sacred artifact, the boys had left the Skandian capital against the orders of the Oberjarl, Erak Starfollower. And theyd taken Hals ship, Heron, which Erak had planned to confiscate. The boys were in no doubt that Erak would order a pursuit, and if they were caught, Stig didnt like to think what their punishment might be.I dont want to risk them catching us, Hal said.Stig shrugged, and looked at the angry seas around them.They wont catch us if we sink, he said. But that wont do us a lot of good.True, Hal said. They may not have even left harbor yet. This storms been blowing nonstop since we got away.Whether they were being pursued or not, it was definitely time to look for a safe anchorage. Hal sensed that the wind had increased in force in the past half hour. White spray was being blown from the top of the waves. He gestured for the bigger boy to take the tiller, then ducked under the canvas screen into the small sheltered nook in the stern of the ship where he kept his navigation equipment and notesnotes he had assiduously collected during the brotherband training period.He studied the chart for the eastern coast of the Stormwhite Sea for some minutes before he found what he wanted. The majority of bays and coves along this coast faced southalmost directly into the wind and sea. But then he spotted a small, almost insignificant gap that cut into the coastline, with its entrance facing north and with high ground on the southwestern side to provide shelter from the wind and sea. It looked an ideal place to set up a camp until the weather improved.He carefully wrapped the notes in their waterproof oilcloth cover and ducked out into the open again. A breaking wave drenched him and set him spluttering. Then he grabbed hold of the backstay and climbed onto the stern bulwark, balancing easily against the ships plunging motion, studying the coastline a few kilometers away.There! He could make out one of the landmarks noted on the chart, a high headland, cliffs on either side, and denuded of trees. The dark granite rock was obvious against the gray-green of the pines that covered most of the coastline.He dropped lightly to the deck and took the tiller once more. Thorn, sitting huddled in his soaked sheepskin jacket with his back to the mast, had noticed his movements. He came aft now to join the two boys.Thinking of putting in to shore? he asked.Theres a little sheltered bay about three kilometers southwest, Hal said. Im heading for that.Thorn nodded. Not that Hal, as skirl of the Heron, needed his approval in any way. A skirl, even a young one, had absolute authority on his own ship. But Hal was glad that Thorn agreed. It would be foolish to ignore his opinion. The old sea wolf had seen a lot more storms at sea than either Hal or Stig.In the event, they very nearly missed the entrance to the bay. Visibility was bad, with the air full of flying spray and rain, and the small gap between the headlands guarding the entrance had a high, timbered hill directly behind it, making it look as if the coastline was uninterrupted. At the last moment, Thorns keen eyesight noticed a flash of sandy beach in the gap as Heron rose on a wave. He threw out his shortened right arm, pointing with the wooden hook Hal had fashioned for him.There it is!Stig and Hal exchanged a quick glance. There was no need to give Stig orders. He scrambled forward, beckoning Stefan and Jesper to join him at the ropes holding the reefed sail taut against the wind. As Hal brought the ship round to port, so that the wind was coming from astern, the three crew members eased the sail so that it stood out almost at right angles to the hull.Heron, with the wind and sea now behind her, began to swoop over the rollers like a gull. It was an exhilarating sensation but Hal kept a watchful eye astern for rogue waves. If one came at them harder and faster than the others, the ship could easily be swamped from behind. There was no relaxing in this sort of weather.After several minutes, he saw Thorn glance at him in an unspoken question and he nodded. Theyd come close enough to the coast now to swing back to a course that would take them into the bay. As he heaved on the tiller and brought the bow round to starboard, Stig and the other two hauled in on the sail, setting it taut to the wind. The motion of the ship changed again, going from surging and swooping ahead of the wind back to the rolling, shuddering impacts of the waves coming from the beam. Hal glanced ahead and gauged his leewaythe amount the wind was setting the ship downwind and off course. He adjusted the ships heading until he could see that hed clear the entrance to the bay easily.They glided into the bay. As the high surrounding cliffs masked the wind and waves, the Heron rode more upright, cutting smoothly through the calm waters. The boys relaxed as the motion eased. They sprawled on the rowing benches, setting aside the buckets they had been using to bail the water out. Only now, looking at them, did Hal realize how close they had been to utter exhaustion.Hed decided to look for shelter not a minute too soon, he reflected.At the bottom of the bay was a strip of sandy beach, with wooded hills rising behind it. Hal pointed the bow toward it and the Heron responded, the bow wave chuckling down the hull, audible now that the noise of the storm had abated.Welcome to Shelter Bay, he said to Stig.Is that what its called?Hal gave him a tired grin. It is now.Initially, they slept aboard the beached ship, with its heavy tarpaulin cover rigged as a tent to protect them from the weather. They had spent the previous ten days bracing themselves against the wild movements of the Heron, even when they slept. It was a welcome change to be able to relax completely, without having to subconsciously guard against a sudden lurch or roll that might pitch them against the hard timbers of the hull. But by the second morning, they set to work constructing a more permanent shelter, similar to the framed tent they had built for their brotherband training.When they had retrieved their weapons and personal belongings from their brotherband campsite, Stig had experienced a flash of inspiration. He had stripped the canvas cover they had used as a roof and bundled it up, stowing it aboard the Heron.Never know when it might come in handy, hed said.Now Hal and the others appreciated his foresight. They cut and trimmed saplings from the forest to make wall and roof frames, then stretched the canvas tightly over the top to make a snug roof. The walls were lower than their original tents but the pitched roof gave them ample headroom inside. Mud-daubed, woven sidewalls did a reasonable job keeping out the worst of the weather, although invariably there were chinks that let in the keening wind when it hit full power. But they were young and a few drafts werent enough to dampen their spirits.Thorn chose to sleep on the boat. With the others quartered in their tent, he had plenty of room to himself. The others respected his desire for privacy. He had spent many years alone and he had become accustomed to keeping his own company. Besides, even though he liked the Heron crew, they were teenage boys, with the usual tendencies of that breed to squabble, talk loudly and tell jokes they thought were brand-new, unaware that generations of boys before them had told the very same tales.Once their sleeping quarters were organized, Hal, assisted by the ever-helpful Ingvar, built a small shelter to use as a workshop. Then he and Ingvar and Stig went into the forest to select a sapling to replace the broken yardarm. After several hours, Hal found one to his liking and gestured to Stig.Cut it down.Ingvar carried the sapling back to the camp, where they stripped off the bark and left the sapling to dry for a few days, removing the surface sap. Then Hal cut and trimmed it to shape and they attached the port sail. Only then did Hal feel a sense of relief. Being ashore with a half-crippled ship had been preying on his mind, herealized. Now the Heron was fully ready for sea in case of any emergency.He set up a roster for camp chores, with each boy taking a turn at cooking. This didnt last long. After successive meals prepared by Stig, Ulf and Wulf, Edvin had put his foot down.I didnt come on this quest to die of food poisoning, he said acerbically. Ill do the cooking from now on.And since he had already demonstrated some skill in this area, the others were glad to leave the task to him. In turn, Hal relieved him of other camp duties, such as wood and water gathering. After a few days, Edvin sought Hal out with a further request.Weve got plenty of dried foods and provisions, he said. But we could use fresh meat and fish.The bay was teeming with fish, and Stig and Stefan were both keen anglers. They undertook to keep a steady supply of bream and flounder coming. Hal and Jesper went into the woods in search of small game. Once again, Ingvar went along as Hals faithful shadow. Unfortunately, he was a good bit noisier than a shadow, blundering through and into the trees, stepping carelessly on deadfalls. So while the two hunters saw plenty of evidence of small gamerabbits, hares and game birdsthey saw none of the actual creatures themselves. Eventually, Hal had to put his hand on the huge boys arm and stop him.Im sorry, Ingvar, but youre making too much noise.Im not doing it on purpose, Ingvar said.The young skirl nodded. I know. But youre scaring all the game away. I want you to sit here and wait for us, all right?Ingvar was disappointed. Since he had joined Hals crew, he had felt a new sense of worth and purpose. In his short life before this, nobody had ever looked to him to contribute, or expected much of him. But as a member of the Heron brotherband, he had participated in their success and their victory over the other teams. Hal had been the first person to expect anything of Ingvar and Ingvar hated to feel that he was letting his skirl downalthough, deep down, he knew Hal was right. He was too clumsy and noisy to help with the hunting. But now that all the heavy work of building was finished, he had nothing to do.All right, Hal. If you say so. He lowered himself to the ground, leaning back against the bole of a tree. Hal saw the disappointment on his face.Ingvar, dont worry. Ive got a job in mind for you. And youll be the only one who can do it. Just be patient.Leaving Ingvar a little mollified, Hal and Jesper continued farther into the woods. Almost immediately, Ingvars absence bore fruit. They hadnt gone fifty meters before they saw a plump rabbit, nibbling at the moss on the base of a fallen log on the far side of a large clearing.Jesper put his hand on Hals arm and pointed. Carefully, Hal unslung his crossbow. Putting his foot in the stirrup, he drew the heavy cord back with both hands until the retaining latch clicked into place.The rabbit looked up warily at the sound and both boys froze. The fat little animals nose quivered as it tested the air, and its long ears swiveled back and forth, searching for any further foreign sound. By sheer chance, they had come upon it from a downwind direction. They waited, holding their breaths, until the animal satisfied itself that it was safe to continue grazing.Hal slowly raised the crossbow to his shoulder. He flipped up the rear sight. They were less than twenty meters from the rabbit, so it would be a flat shot, with no elevation necessary. He set the bottom mark on the sight against the foresight pin, let out his breath, took in half a breath and held it.Then squeezed the release.There was the usual ugly crack as the bows limbs snapped forward and the bolt streaked away across the clearing.I got him! Hal said triumphantly. He dashed across the clearing, Jesper following a little more slowly.You certainly did, Jesper said dryly as he caught up with the triumphant shooter. The question is, where is he?The heavy, iron-tipped crossbow bolt, designed to penetrate chain mail, had totally demolished the rabbit. The crossbow might be a useful weapon in a battle. But for hunting small game, it was sadly deficient.Maybe we should build some snares, Jesper said; Title: The Invaders: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 2 (The Brotherband Chronicles) | [
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6,706 | 2 | Close to Famous:Winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award, Christopher Award, Judy Lopez Memorial Prize, An Amazon TopTen Middle Grade Book, a YALSA/ALABest Fictionfor Young Adults pick; Hope Was Here: Newbery Honor Book, Christopher Award, ALA Notable Book; Rules of the Road: Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Golden Kite Award, ALA Notable Book, Best Book for Young Adults.Joan Bauer has won critical acclaim for her many books, which include the Newbery Honor Book Hope Was Here as well as Rules of the Road, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and Close to Famous, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, the Christopher Medal, and the Judy Lopez Memorial Prize. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Almost Home | [
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6,707 | 2 | Praise for The Grimm Conclusion:* “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and Gidwitz deploys his successful formula of bloody happenings and narratorial intrusion in his third and final installment of unexpurgated fairy tales. … Underneath the gore, the wit, and the trips to Hell and back, this book makes it clearer than ever that Gidwitz truly cares about the kids he writes for.” —Publishers Weekly starred review “Entertaining story-mongering, with traditional and original tropes artfully intertwined.”—Kirkus Reviews“The conclusion to the trilogy that began with A Tale Dark and Grimm (2010) and continued with In a Glass Grimmly (2012, both Dutton) is equally gorey and awesomely dark. ... As innovative as they are traditional, the stories maintain clear connections with traditional Grimm tales while creatively connecting to the narrative, and all the while keeping the proceedings undeniably grisly and lurid. … Readers will rejoice.”— School Library Journal“Adam Gidwitz continues his eerily funny Grimm fairytale takeoffs with fresh takes on Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and the Juniper Tree. Perfect for snuggle up reads.”—Barnes & Noble"Entertaining story-mongering, with traditional and original tropes artfully intertwined." — Kirkus ReviewsAdam Gidwitz taught in Brooklyn for eight years. Now, he writes full time—which means he writes a couple of hours a day, and lies on his couch staring at the ceiling the rest of the time. As is the case with all of his books, everything in The Grimm Conclusion not only happened in the real fairy tales…it all also happened to Adam. Really. Learn more at www.adamgidwitz.com, on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter: @AdamGidwitz ; Title: The Grimm Conclusion (A Tale Dark & Grimm) | [
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6,708 | 2 | “Humphrey is a witty, fun, and lovable character with great kid appeal.”—School Library Journal Humphrey is on 24 state lists and counting!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 NomineeSunshine 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 YearNorth Carolina Battle of the BooksFriendship According to Humphrey 2006 Christopher Award Winner, Winner Children’s Crown Award, Bank St. Children’s Book Committee Best Book of the Year, Iowa Children’s Choice Nominee, New York Library Association Best Book of the SeasonSub 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 HumphreyLand 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: Winter According to Humphrey | [
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6,709 | 2 | John Madormo (www.charliecolliersnoopforhire.com) is a college professor and a screenwriter who teaches classes in screenwriting. He lives in Chicago and has always wanted to write about a young sleuth. Hes good at mind puzzles, just like Charlie. He lives near Chicago, in Naperville, Illinois.Sometimes the answer is right in front of you."So why all the mystery?" I asked. "Why couldn't they just tell us that he was there and then he wasn't there? I don't get it."Eugene smiled. "That one's easy. It's called covering your butt. You see, it wouldn't look very good for a police department to have to admit that they lost a prisoner. It would be kind of embarrassing. And since this was a relatively minor offense, they just wiped it off the books. It's like it never happened."As we sat in the hearse, a yellow school bus pulled up in front of the police station. On its side were the words Camp Phoenix. Seconds later a long line of teens paraded out the front door of the station and onto the bus."Eugene," Henry said, "how do you think Josh escaped?"Eugene scratched his head. "He must have slipped out somehow. It's a mystery. Maybe he blended in with a group of people leaving the station. Normal folks go into police stations for any number of reasonsasking for directions, paying parking tickets, reporting a dog biteyou name it. It's the only think I can think of."I found myself watching the kids filing onto the Camp Phoenix bus. They were all teenage boys. And suddenly it got me thinking."Wait a minute," I said, pointing to the bus. "I know exactly where he is."; Title: The Camp Phoenix Caper: Book 2 (Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire) | [
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6,710 | 18 | Ted Lewin grew up in an old frame house in Buffalo, New York, with two brothers, one sister, two parents, a lion, an iguana, a chimpanzee, and an assortment of more conventional pets. The lion was given to his older brother, Don, while he was traveling as a professional wrestler, and he shipped it home. The family kept Sheba in the basement fruit cellar until Don returned and their mother convinced him to give it to the Buffalo zoo.Ted always knew he wanted to be an illustrator. As a child he copied the work of illustrators and painters he admired, including N.C. Wyeth, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Velzquez, and Goya. When it came time to go to art school (Pratt), he needed to earn money to finance his education. So, following in his brothers footsteps, he took a summer job as a wrestlerthe beginning of a 15-year part-time career that eventually inspired his autobiographical book I Was a Teenage Professional Wrestler.Teds career as an artist began with illustrations for adventure magazines, and its only over the last several years that he has devoted his time to writing and illustrating childrens books. Im having more fun doing this than anything Ive ever done before, he says. He is an avid traveler, and many of his books are inspired by trips to such places as the Amazon River, the Sahara Desert, Botswana, Egypt, Lapland, and India.Ted and his wife Betsy live in Brooklyn, New York, where they share their home with two cats, Slick and Chopper.Ted Lewin grew up in an old frame house in Buffalo, New York, with two brothers, one sister, two parents, a lion, an iguana, a chimpanzee, and an assortment of more conventional pets. The lion was given to his older brother, Don, while he was traveling as a professional wrestler, and he shipped it home. The family kept Sheba in the basement fruit cellar until Don returned and their mother convinced him to give it to the Buffalo zoo.Ted always knew he wanted to be an illustrator. As a child he copied the work of illustrators and painters he admired, including N.C. Wyeth, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Velzquez, and Goya. When it came time to go to art school (Pratt), he needed to earn money to finance his education. So, following in his brothers footsteps, he took a summer job as a wrestlerthe beginning of a 15-year part-time career that eventually inspired his autobiographical book I Was a Teenage Professional Wrestler.Teds career as an artist began with illustrations for adventure magazines, and its only over the last several years that he has devoted his time to writing and illustrating childrens books. Im having more fun doing this than anything Ive ever done before, he says. He is an avid traveler, and many of his books are inspired by trips to such places as the Amazon River, the Sahara Desert, Botswana, Egypt, Lapland, and India.Ted and his wife Betsy live in Brooklyn, New York, where they share their home with two cats, Slick and Chopper.; Title: Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu | [
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6,711 | 2 | Praise for John Flanagan's bestselling Brotherband Chronicles"[A] vigorous offshoot of the Ranger’s Apprentice series."--Booklist"This enjoyable, old-fashioned tale should have easy appeal for Flanagan’s many fans, who are already invested in the world he’s created."--Publishers Weekly"Well developed and vocabulary rich, with endearing new characters and a rousing adventure that assures new episodes, this book will delight Flanagan fans."--School Library Journal"Flanagan's characters are well-developed, and readers will appreciate the humorous quirks of Hal's group of misfits. This coming-of-age tale, with themes of self-worth and redemption, will be welcomed by fans of the "Ranger's Apprentice" series, as well as by any reader who enjoys a rollicking adventure on land and sea."--Children's Literature "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, 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 Ranger’s Apprentice epic. Together with his companion series, Brotherband Chronicles, the novels of John Flanagan have now 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 at www.WorldofJohnFlanagan.com; Title: The Ghostfaces (The Brotherband Chronicles) | [
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6,712 | 2 | Praise for True Legend:***"The perfect trifecta of deep knowledge and portrayal of the history and culture of basketball, keen insight into the obstacle course of motivations and temptations facing a talented young man, and perfect-pitch sports writing. . . Lupica is the greatest sportswriter for middle-grade readers, and this book, True Legend, is a reminder of his dominance."*** VOYA, starred reviewLupica scores another winner with this cautionary tale. . . . Loaded with action-packed, suspenseful basketball sequences, crisp dialogue, sharply drawn characters, and keen insight into contemporary basketball culture in America, Drews story illuminates the realities and choices facing gifted young athletes. School Library Journal"Written in a fluid mix of slightly distantexposition and terse dialogue, the tale features plenty of suspenseful, expertly depicted hoops action alongwith choices both wrong and, ultimately, right made in the face of glittering temptations." Booklist AwardsMike Lupica lives in New Canaan, Connecticut, and is the host of The Mike Lupica Show on ESPN Radio.; Title: True Legend | [
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6,713 | 2 | Praise forPennyroyal Academy"M. A. Larson has created a magical world of adventurea 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 a new pantheon of capable, feisty, and yes, admirable literary princesses."The New York Times Book Review"Flashes of inspiration light up a protagonist with plenty of spine . . . A sequel-worthy debut."Kirkus Reviews"Forget the notion of traditional princesses . . . Larson has crafted a dark Grimm-like fairy tale, with teens training to defeat evil, save villages, and find their own identities in the process . . . Larson has left the door open for a welcome second year at Pennyroyal with Evie and her friends."Booklist"[Larson] playfully nods to classic fairy tales . . . but he also 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'sPrincess Academyand the novels of Gail Carson Levine."BCCBM. A. Larson (malarson.com)is a film and television writer who lives with his wife, daughters, 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. Follow him on Twitter @M_A_Larson.; Title: The Shadow Cadets of Pennyroyal Academy | [
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6,714 | 2 | “Amber Brown fans will rejoice.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Coville and Levy do a splendid service both to this character and her creator.”—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPaula Danziger (1944–2004) was a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer who had a direct line into kids’ hearts and funny bones.Bruce Coville (www.brucecoville.com) lives in Syracuse, New York.Elizabeth Levy (www.elizabethlevy.com) lives in New York City.; Title: Amber Brown Is Tickled Pink | [
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6,715 | 2 | "...smart dialogue, quirky characters and richly layered plot. Emotionally satisfying from beginning to end." --Kirkus"Noelle's situation will resonate with teen readers. Her struggles are those of real teens--trying to fit in, feeling left out, searching for love, making hard choices." --VOYAWhen I was a teen, I would have been mortified to admit that I was being bullied. My teen years were the worst time of my life. Kids tormented me for being the poor kid at the rich kids' school, a hardcore science nerd who wrote song lyrics on her sneakers before that was a thing. I felt desperately alone and embarrassed by all the ways I didn't fit in.I am not embarrassed anymore.Writing Keep Holding On was my way of turning a negative experience into something positive. I want this book to reach out to every single teen who feels depressed, neglected, ostracized, or misunderstood. I want this book to help them feel less alone. And hopefully, this story will inspire readers in need to keep holding on.; Title: Keep Holding On | [
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6,716 | 2 | "Bluebell Gadsby is the kind of heroine who brings to mind Cassandra Mortmain in ‘I Capture the Castle’ or Harriet the Spy…” — The New York Times"At once funny and painful and tumultuous, with a deus-ex-machina ending that will make readers want to cheer." — The Wall Street Journal"A realistic slice of life that bubbles with wit and charm." — School Library Journal"The grand finale...is one of the best Christmas scenes ever." — The Horn Book"[Natasha Farrant] balances Blue’s growth with wry humor and light moments...Blue’s struggles are handled with honesty, and she makes a rewarding journey from observing her life to living it again and accepting what she has lost." — Publishers Weekly"Natasha Farrant gives a full, engaging portrait of a complicated family through the eyes of Blue Gadsby, surviving twin and aspiring filmmaker." — Newsday"Bluebell is poignantly marked out as the observer in a crowd of actors...readers who enjoy quirky family stories may want to follow the Gadsbys’ journey to reconciliation." — BCCB"They used to be a unit: Flora, twins Bluebell and Iris, Twig, and Jasmine. But now Iris is dead, and the family is falling apart. Dad spends most of his time in Warwick—perhaps writing, perhaps having an affair (possibly both, of course). Mum jets around for her new job. The kids are being watched by male au pair Zoran. And Blue, almost 13, is watching from behind her video camera, trying not to get involved with life when it can hurt you so badly. But life has a way of drawing in even the reluctant. When wild, sweet Joss moves next door, he captures her heart, only to break it after becoming involved with Flora. Still, there is skateboarding to be learned and friendships to be reignited—and a family to be repaired, but that’s a more complicated process. Farrant offers a story that is a mix of madcap fun and heartfelt emotion. The characters, adults and children, are flat-out wonderful, fully realized, and unique. The movie “scripts” that frame some of the chapters can distract, but the narrative quickly returns to Blue’s voice, which captures events better than video." — BooklistNatasha Farrant is a literary scout specializing in children’s and young adult literature, and she has published three novels in the United Kingdom. This is her debut middle grade and her first book published in the United States.; Title: After Iris | [
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6,717 | 2 | "With wicked humor. Wells retells the Midas myth and subverts the moral lesson." -Booklist "A hilarious story within a story...full of child appeal." -School Library Journal ; Title: Max and Ruby's Midas;Max and Ruby | [
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6,718 | 7 | Eva Ibbotson, born Maria Charlotte Michelle Wiesner (21 January 1925 20 October 2010), was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's books. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. For the historical novel Journey to the River Sea (Macmillan, 2001), she won the Smarties Prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation as runner up for the Guardian Prize, and made the Carnegie, Whitbread, and Blue Peter shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was one of eight books on the longlist for the same award in 2012.; Title: Dial-a-Ghost | [
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6,719 | 1 | Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications, from Akwesasne Notes and American Poetry Review toNational Geographic and Parabola. He has authored many books for adults and children, including Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Skeleton Man, and The Heart of a Chief.; Title: How Chipmunk Got His Stripes (Picture Puffin Books) | [
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6,720 | 2 | Humor and high spirits. A fine addition to the Adventure Annie series.BooklistToni Buzzeo (www.tonibuzzeo.com) lives in Buxton,Maine, with her husband.Amy Wummer lives in Reading, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.; Title: Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten | [
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6,721 | 9 | "Nightmarish scenes...a suspenseful reading experience." -School Library Journal"Taut and suspenseful...the present-tense narration gives it a you-are-there immediacy."-The Horn BookDonna Jo Napoliis the author ofCrazy Jack,The Magic Circle,Stones in Water, and many other books. She is the chairperson of the linguistics department at Swarthmore College.; Title: Three Days | [
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6,722 | 2 | "The feisty series inaugurated in Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon is not just for middle readers anymore." -Publishers Weekly"Readers will adore the irrepressible Amber and appreciate her love/hate relationship with Justin...The author's ability to capture the essence of childhood and deliver it without condescension is unparalleled." -School Library JournalBorn in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Children’s Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.Tony Ross lives in London, England.; Title: Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown | [
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6,723 | 1 | "[Has] and in-your-face attitude that will hold reader's rapt attention." -Publishers WeeklyMultiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including theNew York TimesBest Illustrated BookThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales(illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor bookThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs(illustrated by Lane Smith), andMath Curse(illustrated by Lane Smith). In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called Guys Read that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the countrys first National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Childrens Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for childrens literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.; Title: Squids Will Be Squids | [
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6,724 | 2 | Children and adults both will be delighted ("Booklist", starred review) The lively, rhyming text is accompanied by illustrations that reveal details worth poring over. ("The Horn Book")Joseph Slate, a native West Virginian, has always loved to paint and write. Mr. Slate is professor of art emeritus at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he taught for 30 years. He now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife, Patty. A Marine Air Corps veteran, he and his wife have set foot on all seven continents and traveled in 39 countries. They have lived in both Japan and Italy.Ashley Wolff  is the author and/or illustrator of over 55 children’s picture books including I Love My Mommy Because and I Love My Daddy Because, Stella and Roy Go Camping, Me Baby, You Baby, The Wild Little Horse, Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?, I Call My Grandma Nana and the beloved  Miss Bindergarten Series. Her books have won numerous state and national awards.; Title: Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,725 | 2 | "With expert, warmly sympathetic realism, Lewis captures Little Cliff's hangdog face and body language to perfection; young children having their own qualms about school will readily identify with this reluctant scholar." -Kirkus Reviews ; Title: Little Cliff's First Day of School | [
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6,726 | 2 | "In one of those rare sequels that surpass the original, Shusterman delivers thrilling suspense." -Kirkus ReviewsNeal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter.  He lives in Southern California with his four children.; Title: The Shadow Club Rising | [
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6,727 | 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 Goes to Sea | [
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6,728 | 5 | An outstanding literary fairy tale that effectively captures the drama and splendor of traditional Russian folklore. -- School Library Journal; Title: The Magic Nesting Doll | [
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6,729 | 0 | Praise for THE PAPER COWBOY: * “A winningly authentic, realistic and heartwarming family drama.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review * “A thoughtful story about understanding and compassion, distinguished by complex characters and a supportive, tight-knit community.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review * “A sophisticated, powerful story about a community’s ability to help one another out, and the paper cowboy who helps bring them together.”—Booklist, starred review * “Tommy's struggle to bring his family together ends up bringing the whole community together. His journey is filled with many lessons for young readers and many historically accurate portrayals of life at that time... the lessons--acceptance of others, coming together to help others, forgiveness, and coping with mental illness--are well worth teaching.”—Examiner.com * “Levine deftly captures a time period filled with an overarching paranoia and small-town life filled with tensions on many levels.”—School Library Journal Praise for THE LIONS OF LITTLE ROCK: “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 “[A] stunning piece of historical fiction.”—School Library Journal, starred review “[A] riveting, frequently tense portrait of 1958 Little Rock.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “[A] quietly powerful page-turner.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for THE BEST BAD LUCK I EVER HAD: “[An] energetic, seamlessly narrated first novel… Levine handles the setting with grace and nuance.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “This classic story of how unlikely persons can change things for the better should appeal to all readers.”—VOYA, starred review   Awards and Accolades for The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had Kristin Levine lives in Alexandria, VA with her two daughters. The Paper Cowboy is her third novel.; Title: The Paper Cowboy | [
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6,730 | 11 | An Na was born in Korea and grew up in San Diego, California. A former middle school English and history teacher, she is currently at work on her third novel. She lives in Vermont.; Title: A Step From Heaven | [
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6,731 | 0 | * "In this meticulously researched novel, which alludes to Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the author brings to life the mindset and emotions of her heroine, `the greatest woman in Old English military history.'"—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Filled with exciting action [and] interesting characters."—School Library Journal"Tingle's graceful, tightly plotted narrative is . . . an enthralling tale. A first-rate example of historical fiction."—Booklist"Tingle skillfully weaves Anglo-Saxon poetry, biography, and chronicle into the imagined adolescence of Æthelflæd, daughter of King Alfred the Great, the ninth-century English leader . . . An intelligent and suspenseful debut—as they say in Anglo-Saxon, That wæs good boc!"—VOYA"An accurate portrayal of old England and what Æthelflæd's childhood could have been like."—Children's Literature"Carefully laid nuggets of information come together in an exciting, and moving, climax."—Kirkus ReviewsRebecca Tingle was born in Utah as the oldest child in a large family—three boys and five girls. After earning an M.A. in English with a medieval specialization at Brigham Young University, she went to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar to study Old English literature. Tingle returned home to Utah having written the first few chapters of a novel about Æthelflæd of Mercia. She worked for a year as a member of the Brigham Young University Admissions Committee before marrying Bryce Tingle, a Canadian lawyer, and moving to Calgary, Alberta. There she finished her novel, The Edge on the Sword, and began a second book, Far Traveler. Rebecca and Bryce are the parents of two daughters.; Title: The Edge on the Sword | [
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6,732 | 2 | "Funny, moving and completely believable, this is a fine first novel." -Booklist, starred review "For any kid who is a middle child, for kids who have trouble getting along with their parents, for kids who are sure that their parents prefer their siblings, this book will bring delight and understanding." -School Library Journal, starred reviewGennifer 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: Notes from a Liar and Her Dog | [
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6,733 | 2 | A multifaceted concept book and a charming story to boot. ("School Library Journal")Emma Dodd lives in London, England.Emma Dodd lives in London, England.; Title: Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,734 | 2 | "...family memoir focuses on Mora's mother as a child who participated in her own way in the May parade...With warmth and directness, Mora celebrates diversity." --Kirkus Reviews"Estelita likes and participates in various school activities even as she experiences the difficulties and pleasures of being different..." --Book Links"...a story of young Estelita, who learns at a very early age to negotiate her way through her dual Mexican-American identity..." --Multicultural ReviewPat Mora, a popular presenter across the country at conferences, campuses, libraries, and schools, speaks and offers workshops on literacy, creativity, leadership, the writing process, and serving diverse populations. "Sharing Bookjoy: Creative Literacy Leaders" and "ZING! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators and Students" are among her more popular themes.The author of award-winning books of nonfiction and poetry for adults and of many children's books, Pat received honorary doctorates in letters from North Carolina State University and SUNY Buffalo and is an honorary member of the American Library Association. Among her other awards are the 2006 National Hispanic Cultural Center Literary Award, a Civitella Ranieri Fellowship, a Visiting Carruthers Chair at the University of New Mexico, a Poetry Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, and a Kellogg National Leadership Fellowship.A former teacher, university administrator, and consultant, Pat is the founder of the family literacy initiative El da de los nios/El da de los libros, Children's Day/Book Day (Da), now housed at the American Library Association. The yearlong commitment to linking all children to books, languages, and cultures and of sharing what Pat calls "bookjoy," culminates in national celebrations in April.Pat was named one of the "Fifty Most Inspiring Authors in the World" by Poets & Writers magazine in February 2010.; Title: The Rainbow Tulip | [
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6,735 | 7 | "The story is in rhyme, bouncing merrily along, full of fun.  The illustrations are witty and wonderful.  The result is a surefire read-aloud hit." -School Library JournalJulia Donaldson lives in Glasgow, Scotland.; Title: Room on the Broom | [
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6,736 | 2 | "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood." -Parents Magazine ; Title: Spot Goes to the Park (color) | [
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6,737 | 0 | Readers...will grab this and be astonished by its powerful story. (Booklist, starred review)Taylor's gift for combining history and storytelling is as evident here as in her other stories about the Logan family. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)Mildred D. Taylor is the author of nine novels including The Road to Memphis, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, The Land, and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Her books have won numerous awards, among them a Newbery Medal (for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry), four Coretta Scott King Awards, and a Boston Globe—Horn Book Award. Her book The Land was awarded the L.A. Times Book Prize and the PEN Award for Children’s Literature. In 2003, Ms. Taylor was named the First Laureate of the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature.Mildred Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and grew up in Toledo, Ohio. After graduating from the University of Toledo, she served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia for two years and then spent the next year traveling throughout the United States, working and recruiting for the Peace Corps. At the University of Colorado’s School of Journalism, she helped created a Black Studies program and taught in the program for two years. Ms. Taylor has worked as a proofreader-editor and as program coordinator for an international house and a community free school. She now devotes her time to her family, writing, and what she terms “the family ranch” in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.; Title: The Land | [
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6,738 | 1 | * "Reiss scores a bull's-eye with this hilarious debut. Catrow's puckish watercolors are equal to Reiss's wit and lightning pace." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"Finally, a Christmas book that lives up to its title!" --Matthew Groening, creator ofThe SimpsonsMike Reiss is an award-winning television writer, including four Emmys and a Peabody for his work on The Simpsons. Reiss is also the author of several children's books. David Catrow is the illustrator of many picture books including Stand Tall, I Wanna Iguana, and We the Kids: the Preamble to the Constitution. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Deborah.; Title: How Murray Saved Christmas | [
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6,739 | 2 | "Princess Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl."--Kirkus Reviews on Princess Posey and the Next-Door DogStephanie Greene (stephaniegreenebooks.com) is the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She meets pink, purple, green and blue princesses everywhere she goes.Stephanie Sisson (www.stephanitely.com) lives on California's Central Coast. In her spare time, she likes to garden, surf and tries in vain to train her pet parakeets to say clever things.; Title: Princess Posey and the New First Grader (Princess Posey, First Grader) | [
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6,740 | 2 | "A truly wonderful mix of storytelling and art."-Booklist"A delightful wedding of winsome story and ingenious illustrations; there is no more to be asked of a book." -Kirkus ReviewsThe husband-and-wife team behind the best-selling Snowmen at Night and Snowmen at Christmas, Carolyn and Mark Buehner are also the creators of the award-winning Fannys Dream. Upcoming collaborations include an original fairy tale about a lonely princess who decides to become a hairdresser. They live in Utah with their nine children.The husband-and-wife team behind the best-selling Snowmen at Night and Snowmen at Christmas, Carolyn and Mark Buehner are also the creators of the award-winning Fannys Dream. Upcoming collaborations include an original fairy tale about a lonely princess who decides to become a hairdresser. They live in Utah with their nine children.The husband-and-wife team behind the best-selling Snowmen at Night and Snowmen at Christmas, Carolyn and Mark Buehner are also the creators of the award-winning Fannys Dream. Upcoming collaborations include an original fairy tale about a lonely princess who decides to become a hairdresser. They live in Utah with their nine children.The husband-and-wife team behind the best-selling Snowmen at Night and Snowmen at Christmas, Carolyn and Mark Buehner are also the creators of the award-winning Fannys Dream. Upcoming collaborations include an original fairy tale about a lonely princess who decides to become a hairdresser. They live in Utah with their nine children.; Title: Fanny's Dream (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,741 | 2 | "Sprinkled with wonderful sound effects, the text is well paced for read-alouds, and the bright, cartoonlike drawings nicely illustrate Froggy's irrepressible energy." -Booklist"An excellent contribution to the Froggy canon." -School Library JournalJonathan Londonis the creator of twenty-five books about lovable and enduringly popular Froggy. He is also a poet and a novelist. Jonathan and his wife live in Graton, California. Frank Remkiewiczhas illustrated numerous books for children, including the popularFroggybooks by Jonathan London (Viking and Puffin). He lives in Sarasota, Florida.; Title: Froggy Eats Out | [
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6,742 | 0 | A. A. Milne, Pooh's beloved creator, died in 1956. Ernest H. Shepard, best known for his illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends, died in 1976.; Title: Christopher Robin Leads an Expedition (Easy-to-Read, Puffin) | [
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6,743 | 13 | Nelson's artwork conveys Sassy's spirit and captures well the expressions of her smug, mocking classmates. A great read-aloud. (School Library Journal)Actor, director, dancer/choreographer and singer, Debbie Allen's career has touched nearly every facet of the entertainment industry.Allen's Broadway career as a dancer, singer and actor began in the chorus of "Purlie". She next appeared in "Raisin", then in the 1979 production West Side Story", for which she won a prestigious Drama Desk Award, as well as, her first Tony Award nomination. Allen received another Tony Award nomination in 1986 for her role as Bob Fosse's "Sweet Charity".Allen's choreography career soared in 1980 with the international hit TV series "Fame". In 1988 she went behind the scenes to choreograph the new American Musical "Carrie with the Royal Shakespeare Company" and has continued to devote herself to that discipline. She holds the distinction of having choreographed the Academy Awards for five consecutive years. Allen collaborated with James Ingram to create "Brothers of the Knight" which played at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, DC in the spring of 1998.; Title: Dancing in the Wings | [
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6,744 | 0 | "With well-researched and meticulously recorded details of life under fire, Wulffson urges readers to look past the outer trappings of the enemy to discover the human being inside the uniform."-Publishers WeeklyDon L. Wulffson is the author of more than forty books, including Point Blank, The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle, Future Fright, and The Upside-Down Ship. He lives in Northridge, California.; Title: Soldier X | [
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6,745 | 2 | Kline hits the nail on the head once again by telling a real classroom story. (Kirkus Reviews)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 Dragon War | [
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6,746 | 7 | "Readers of the earlier novels and fantasy addicts will be delighted with this compelling tale."School Library Journal"A first-rate ending for a fine fantasy series."BooklistMeredith Ann Pierce is one of America's premiere fantasy writers. Along with her Darkangel books, the Firebringer Trilogy is among her best and most well-known work-but it has never been in paperback. This classic saga of Jan, the warrior unicorn prince and his herd's only hope, is compelling reading for horse lovers, fantasy fans, and anyone who relishes a crackling good adventure. Meredith Ann pierce lives in Micanopy, Florida.Visit Meredith online at www.moonandunicorn.com.; Title: The Son of Summer Stars (Firebringer Trilogy) | [
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6,747 | 0 | "A timeless universal tale of young girl's road to maturity.  An impressive debut." -Kirkus ReviewsBrenda Woods was born in Ohio, grew up in Southern California, and attended California State University, Northridge. Her award-winning books for young readers include The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond (a CCBC choice and a Kirkus Reviews Best Book); the Coretta Scott King Honor winner The Red Rose Box; the ALAN Pick Saint Louis Armstrong Beach; and VOYA Top Shelf Fiction selection Emako Blue. Woods’s numerous awards and honors include the Judy Lopez Memorial Book Award, the FOCAL International Award, and the ILA Children’s Choice Young Adult Fiction Award. She lives in the Los Angeles area. To learn more, visit brendawoods.net.; Title: The Red Rose Box | [
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6,748 | 1 | "Lyrical and visually hilarious." -Kirkus ReviewsMike Artell is an award-winning children's book author, illustrator and television cartoonist. Mike's books include nationally recognized lift-the-flap board books for small children and non-fiction books for older children. Mike has also written and illustrated teacher and parent resource books on subjects as diverse as ecology, parties, drawing and young authorship. In addition to his work as an author and illustrator, Mike also has extensive experience as:A musician who plays guitar, bass, keyboard and blues harmonica. A storyteller who regularly performs original poems and tales. A newspaper editorial cartoonist. A magazine and greeting card writer and cartoonist. A keynote speaker for major educational conferences. A marketing consultant/board member for several high technology companies. The host of his own television cartooning show.Each year, Mike shares his books and his writing/drawing techniques with thousands of students at dozens of schools across the country. During that same year, Mike typically writes and illustrates 2 books, conducts 6 teacher workshops, addresses 10 educational conferences and visits 6 libraries or children's museums.Mike also conducts "author/illustrator in residence" programs at schools. Mike has personally guided more than 4,000 students through the process of writing and illustrating their own picture books. For this work, Mike was recognized by the Northshore (LA) chapter of the International Reading Association for "exemplary service in the promotion of literacy."Several of Mike's books have been award-winners. Most recently, Mike's astronomy book for children, Starry Skies, was named a 1998 Best Science Book For Children by Science Books and Films magazine, a publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Mike's books have also been named "Pick of the Lists" by Publisher's Weekly, "Top 100" by Curriculum Administrator Magazine and "Teacher's Choice" by Learning Magazine.; Title: Petite Rouge (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,749 | 2 | "Eva Ibbotson is inventive and witty and writes with great fluency and charm."Eva Ibbotson is inventive and witty and writes with great fluency and charm. (Philip Pullman, author of "The Golden Compass")Eva Ibbotson, born Maria Charlotte Michelle Wiesner (1925–2010), was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's books. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. For the historical novel Journey to the River Sea (Macmillan, 2001), she won the Smarties Prize in category 9–11 years, garnered unusual commendation as runner-up for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, and made the Carnegie Medal, Whitbread Award, and Blue Peter Book Award shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was one of eight books on the longlist for the same award in 2012.; Title: The Great Ghost Rescue | [
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6,750 | 11 | " Rice's work also deserves praise for presenting a slice of Mexican-American life that is neither over-romanticized, operating as a veiled and vitriolic social commentary, or tainted with easy nostalgia." --The Austin Chronicle"Nine slice of life stories, told from multiple points of view and in different voices, resonate with the sounds and sights of a Mexican-American childhood spent in South Texas."-VOYA"Rice...blends humor and precise detail, creating believable imperfect, complex characters that are once rowdy, subversive, and devoted to family and tradition."-Booklist"A powerful collection that should enjoy a wide audience." --School Library Journal David Rice has always lived in Texas. Born in 1964 in Weslaco, he now divides his time between Austin and the Rio Grande Valley. South Texas and his Mexican American culture are the inspiration for most of his work. The writer-in-residence for Llano Grande Center for Research and Development in Edcouch, he teaches and mentors high school students in creative writing. His previous short story collection, Give the Pig a Chance, has received much acclaim, and his stories have been included in several other anthologies for adults and teens. He has also written and directed plays, short films, and a one-man show called "Just a Kid from Edcouch."; Title: Crazy Loco | [
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6,751 | 2 | Zany, brightly colored illustrations and rhyming verse... Children will ask for it again and again. (School Library Journal)Young readers...will warm to this neurotic young rhymester. (Kirkus Reviews)Tedd Arnold is the author of such children's classics asNo Jumping on the Bed! and No More Water in the Tub! He has published more than 50 books as author and illustrator. He has received The Theodor Seuss Geisel Honorfor I Spy Fly Guy and has wonTheEdgar Award for his Young Adult Novel, Rat Life.; Title: More Parts (Picture Puffin Books) | [
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6,752 | 0 | A rollicking tale! As an introduction to a vital piece of American history, it's wryly humorous. -- Kirkus ReviewsKay's personlized approach to history is a hoot! A terrific read-aloud! -- School Library Journal; Title: Gold Fever (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,754 | 11 | "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood."- Parents MagazineEric Hill (www.funwithspot.com) left school when he was 15 and took up cartooning while working as a messenger at an art studio.He createdWhere's Spot?as a bedtime story for his two-year old son. It was published four years later, and the rest is history. Eric Hill passed away in July 2014.; Title: Spot Goes to the Farm | [
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6,755 | 2 | [The] pictures are just right for this popular picture book artist's fans! (he Horn Book)Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children s book authors and illustrators of our time. His humor, insight, and gentle art delight all readers. A Newbery Honoree, he has written and illustrated a number of books for Simon & Schuster, including Caldecott Honor Book "Strega Nona" as well as "Andy, That s My Name";" Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup"; and "Charlie Needs a Cloak". A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and lives in New London, New Hampshire.; Title: What a Year! (A 26 Fairmount Avenue Book) | [
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6,756 | 11 | The best family entertainment in years. -- USA Today; Title: The Case of the Burrowing Robot #42 (Hank the Cowdog) | [
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6,757 | 2 | School Library Journal K- 2:Thiesing has taken a story she heard years ago at summer camp and converted it into an easy-reader that is bound to appeal to children who love a spooky tale. Few beginning readers are as good as this one to promote reading with expression. Librarians will appreciate a plug for dictionaries as Peggy looks up the word "viper." This book is absolutely delightful.Anne Knickerbocker, Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TXCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Booklist K-2: Based on an old tale the author used to hear at summer camp, this simple Easy Reader is a hilarious read-aloud thriller with mounting tension and a surprise ending. ... the clear, bright line-and-watercolor pictures couldn't be more cheerful and cozy as Peggy soaks in a bubble bath or indulges in a little snack. The climactic double-page spread has the chill of a Halloween nightmare, but it leads to an ending so silly that the story is sure to become part of family folklore. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedLisa Thiesing has written and/or illustrated about 40 books for youngreaders, including a few more starring Peggy the Pig! Many of her books have been recognized with starred reviews in Kirkus, Booklist, SLJ and a good review in The New York Times. She has also received two state awards, two Bank Street Best Book of the Years, a Junior Library Guild selection, a feature in Parents Magazine, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, and a seal of approvalfrom the National Parenting Center. Lisa lives in the Mid-Hudson valleyof New York.; Title: Viper (Puffin Easy-To-Read: Level 2) | [
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6,758 | 2 | "Enormous appeal for young children. It's hard to imagine a more ideal book to read to a group... it offers just the right amount of tension with a reassuring resolution." -School Library JournalSelf-taught artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky has written and illustrated over 90 nature books for children, as well as illustrated over 50 books by other authors. Kirkus Reviews has called his work first-rate natural history for the youngest. Jim divides his time between Vermont and the Florida Keys.Visit Jim at jimarnosky.com.; Title: Raccoon On His Own (Picture Puffin Books) | [
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6,759 | 2 | "Much to look at, much to think about; an excellent choice for group discussion.""Exquisitely detailed illustrations endow this touching tale with pathos and grace."Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson haveworked together on a number of splendidpicture books. Their work has been hailed asexquisitely detailed . . . touching by PublishersWeekly and infused with natural wonder,beautifully illustrated, and stunning byBooklist. Ms. Ward and Mr. Anderson live inEngland.Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson haveworked together on a number of splendidpicture books. Their work has been hailed asexquisitely detailed . . . touching by PublishersWeekly and infused with natural wonder,beautifully illustrated, and stunning byBooklist. Ms. Ward and Mr. Anderson live inEngland.; Title: The Tin Forest (Rise and Shine) | [
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6,760 | 16 | Kalman unleashes her extravagant whimsy in this loquacious alphabet book. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)Richly witty in both the text and the illustrations. (The New York Times Book Review)In her own words: "born. bucolic childhood. culture-stuffed adolescence. played piano. stopped. danced. stopped. wrote. discarded writing. drew. reinstated writing. married Tibor Kalman and collaborated at iconoclastic yet successful design studio. wrote and painted children's books. worried. took up Ping-Pong. relaxed. wrote and painted for many magazines. cofounded the Rubber Band Society. amused. children: two. dog: one."; Title: What Pete Ate from A to Z | [
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6,761 | 16 | "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood." -Parents MagazineEric Hill (www.funwithspot.com) left school when he was 15 and took up cartooning while working as a messenger at an art studio. He created Where's Spot? as a bedtime story for his two-year old son. It was published four years later, and the rest is history. Eric Hill passed away in July 2014.; Title: Spot Can Count (Color): First Edition | [
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6,762 | 0 | "A triumphant book...A true story truly told." -The New York Times Book ReviewMildred D. Tayloris the author of nine novels includingThe Road to Memphis,Let the Circle Be Unbroken,The Land,The Well, andRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Her books have won numerous awards, among them a Newbery Medal (forRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry), four Coretta Scott King Awards, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Her bookThe Landwas awarded theL.A. TimesBook Prize and the PEN Award for Children's Literature. In 2003, Ms. Taylor was named the First Laureate of the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature. Ms. Taylor now devotes her time to her family, writing, and what she terms "the family ranch" in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.; Title: Song of the Trees (Logan Family Saga) | [
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6,763 | 2 | "Will get readers thinking."--Publishers Weekly"Teen readers will find themselves caught up in Hiram's very real struggle to do the right thing."--Kirkus Reviews"This book belongs in all collections to show young readers the full range of American history."--School Library Journal"This is a thoughtful story that rises above a mere retelling of one episode in the South's racist past."--Children's LiteratureChris Crowe is the author of several books, most notably Mississippi Trial, 1955, which won several awards, including the 2003 International Reading Association's Young Adult Novel Award. His nonfiction book, Getting Away with Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case, was an Jane Addams Honor book. His first children's book, Just As Good: How Larry Doby Changed America's Game, appeared in 2012. Chris married his high school sweetheart, and they live in Provo, Utah, where he works in the English department at BYU. They are the parents of four children and grandparents of two lovely girls and three handsome boys.; Title: Mississippi Trial, 1955 | [
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6,764 | 2 | Barron is a wonderful storyteller, a maker of myths and fables who creates magical places where characters learn wisdom and power.School Library Journal"Tree Girl will surely delight its readers. As in all T.A. Barron books, there is a great deal of wisdom and humor and an unforgettable hero." Madeleine L'Engle Newbery Winner, A Wrinkle in TimeBarron portrays [characters] with subtlety and originality... [Readers] will respond to underlying themes of self-reliance, rebellion, and the search for self-knowledge.BooklistBehind Tree Girl is the author's bone deep belief in the holiness of our earth and the children and trees on it. I wish there were a thousand T.A. Barrons out there.Rosemary Wells, Author of Mary on HorsebackTree Girl is sprightly, magical, and wise. The story is one to enjoy and to ponder, a breath of the foresta delight.Barbara Helen Berger, Author of Grandfather TwilightIn Tree Girl, T.A. Barron has created a fantasy with the poignancy and the lyricism of the best tales of Hans Christian Andersen.Barbara Kiefer, Author of Children's Literature in the Elementary School, 6th and 7th EditionsWeaves elements of environmentalism, folklore, and personal discovery into a story that is brief but completely engrossing.BabyCenter.comI read Tree Girl aloud to my entire family (my youngest is a 2nd grader). They were entranced. The only time I heard anything from them was when I paused to take a drink. The cry was, Keep going!BookReview.comI found Tree Girl very touching. It speaks to the mystery that every child has within.William Howarth, Professor of English Literature, Princeton UniversityT. A. Barron is a wonderful find for young readers for this reason: He tells interesting stories without dumbing them down.Boulder Daily CameraT. A. Barron (www.tabarron.com) lives in Boulder, Colorado and is the founder of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which honors outstanding young people.; Title: Tree Girl | [] | Train |
6,765 | 2 | "Readers of all ages can be grateful that dePaola continues to practice his magic so well."-The New York Times Book Review"A fine choice for both story hours and lap sharing." -BooklistTomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children's literature," the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his "continued distinguished contribution," and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, and received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for lifetime contribution to children's literature in 2011.DePaola has published almost 200 children's books in 15 different countries over the past 30 years. Among his most well-known titles are the Strega Nona series, 26 Fairmount Avenue, and The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush.DePaola lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.; Title: Strega Nona Takes a Vacation | [
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6,766 | 2 | Ezra Jack Keats died in 1983 after winning numerous awards and creating over 85 books for children.; Title: The Loose Tooth (Puffin Easy-to-Read) | [
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6,767 | 2 | Charming fun and a little counting practice rolled into one. (School Library Journal)Max and Ruby fans...will gladly accept this invitation to a good time. (The Horn Book)Rosemary Wells (rosemarywells.com) is the author of 120 books for children, including more than 40 about the beloved bunnies, Max and Ruby, who star in their own television show on Nick, Jr. She travels all over the country as a tireless advocate for literacy. Wells was born in New Jersey to a playwright father and ballet dancer mother who encouraged her artistic bent. She worked as an art director and designer before illustrating her first book. She is the mother of two grown daughters, Victoria and Marguerite, and grandmother to four girls.; Title: Bunny Party (Max and Ruby) | [
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6,768 | 2 | "This story...is a pleasure from the ends of its whiskers to the tip of its tail." -Publishers Weekly"Schachner's warm, emotional, text is echoed in her softly colored illustrations. An endearingly sentimental tale." -School Library JournalBest known for her Skippyjon Jones series, Judy Schachner has illustrated many of her own stories, including the much-lovedGrannymanand its companion book,Bits & Pieces. A #1New York Times Bestseller,Judy is also known for her spirited reading of the Skippyjon stories, for which she won the first E. B. White Read Aloud Award. She lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.; Title: The Grannyman (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,769 | 0 | "This is an important story, full of drama and emotion and it is here given its proper recognition and tribute in both words and glorious art." -Kirkus ReviewsYin lives in Queens, New York.At the age of eight, I was adopted with my older sister from Korea to live with an American family in Hawaii. When I was 22 years old, I had the opportunity to visit my Korean brother and sisters for the first time since I was adopted . It was a happy reunion. (A book about my adoption will be released in due course.) More about my background can be found in several newspaper publications such as the Daily News and the New York Newsday.I graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. I studied Advertising, Illustrations, Graphic Design and Art Education. But painting has always been my passion.With encouragement and guidance from my good friend, author and illustrator, Ted Lewin, I took my portfolio along with some original paintings around New York City. The first ten publishers I visited did not have work for me until I stepped into the office of Lothrop, Lee & Shephard (acquired by: Harper-Collins Publishers). They have given me my first opportunity to illustrate and author my first children's picture book, Around Town.My books reflect my interest in people, history and its culture. As with all my historical books, researching at the library plays an important role in illustrating the accuracy of the details I paint into each spread. After researching is complete, I hire models to play the parts of the main characters. Using models allows me to achieve a realistic and consistent look from page to page. Based on my research, I have to make the costumes if necessary. I also act as the model's hairdresser and makeup artist. Once I have taken the photographs, I'll use it as a tool to help me during the painting process. This order resembles much of my idol, whom I like to think of myself as an incarnation of the infamous Norman Rockwell.; Title: Coolies | [
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6,770 | 11 | "Readers will likely cotton to this princess, who stands up to authority and tells great stories to boot..." -Publishers Weekly ; Title: The Storytelling Princess (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,771 | 1 | A new lesson from the mistress of gentle teaching. (Kirkus Reviews)Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan. She grew up in a typical Japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. "All the steps I took growing up were very normal," Ms. Kasza says. "The only unusual thing I did was go to college in the United States." She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. Ms. Kasza married an American, and the United States has been her home ever since.After publishing five children's books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She says, "Having two small boys and two professions was too much to handle."Ms. Kasza admires many great picture-book creators, such as Leo Lionni and Maurice Sendak, but says that the work of Arnold Lobel has influenced her the most. The subtle humor and warmth he created in his books continues to inspire me," she says. "I often go back to his work when I get discouraged or lose confidence."Ms. Kasza compares the process of making a book to acting on stage under the lights:"I become the character that I'm working on at that moment. I pretend that I'm a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I'm acting, I'm a child myself."Ms. Kasza's ambition is not to create a hundred books, but to "create one really good book that will be kept on the family bookshelves for generations, although a hundred really good books would be even better, of course!"Keiko Kasza lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons.copyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.; Title: The Mightiest (Picture Puffins) | [
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6,772 | 0 | A dazzling example of how poetry can prompt readers to view ordinary experiences through fresh eyes. ("Publishers Weekly") The wonder that the natural world holds for children is brought to glowing life in this picture book. ("School Library Journal")Paul Paolilli is a marriage, family, and child counselor in Long Berach, California.Dan Brewer is a high school English teacher.  He lives in Los Angeles, California.Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson have worked as a creative team for over 26 years, producing illustrations for annual reports, brochures, posters, movies, advertisements, book covers, and magazines. Together they have illustrated over 50 children’s books, including Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days, Garrison Keillor's Cat, You Better Come Home, and Jon Scieszka's The Frog Prince, Continued. Their 2000 release, I Walk At Night, was recognized as one of the New York Times's Best Illustrated Books. They are the recipients of a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators and have been recognized by Communication Arts, Print, andGraphis. Lou and Steve provided set and character development for Pixar’s Toy Story and A Bug’s Life. They live in Moraga, California. Visit their website at johnsonandfancher.com.; Title: Silver Seeds | [
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6,773 | 7 | L. FRANK BAUMwas an author, poet, playwright, actor and filmmaker.The Wonderful Wizard of Ozwas his most famous work.JACK ZIPESis an internationally regarded expert on fairy tales.; Title: The Wizard of Oz: And Other Wonderful Books of Oz: The Emerald City of Oz and Glinda of Oz (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) | [
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6,774 | 6 | PRAISE FOR JOHANNA BASFORD'S COLORING BOOKS"The colorists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford." —New York Magazine"Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford's imagination." —Huffington Post"Artist Johanna Basford is at the forefront of the grown up coloring trend. Her whimsical artwork just makes us want to drop all our responsibilities and color forever." —Hello Giggles"This is a breathtakingly beautiful coloring book, full of detail, whimsy, and possibilities. Inspiration invades at the turn of the first page and is guaranteed to capture the imagination and attention of any artist young and old." —The Children's Book Review Johanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who prefers pens and pencils to pixels. Her intricate, hand-drawn illustrations are loved the world over by those who have colored in (sometimes more than once) her bestselling books Lost Ocean, Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest. Johanna is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee. She likes sugar mice, floral teacups, peonies, and bumblebees. Visit her online at johannabasford.com.; Title: Lost Ocean: 36 Postcards to Color and Send | [
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6,775 | 1 | Listeners who settle in to hear these new Winnie-the-Pooh stories will find good friends, good food (including lots of honey, of course), and good adventures. David Benedictus, who dramatized A.A. Milne's Pooh stories for audio, succeeds admirably in staying faithful to the spirit of the originals. Jim Dale is a marvel. Without relying on any of his voices from the Harry Potter series, he nonetheless populates an entire small wood: His Rabbit gets a Scottish accent; his Piglet squeaks; his Eeyore is appropriately gloomy. Dale even sings Pooh's "hums," the rhyming songs he makes up. The whole is an utterly charming audio production that evokes the feeling of never-ending childhood summers. J.M.D. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine; Title: Return to the Hundred Acre Wood | [
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6,776 | 7 | “Reading The Gypsy King is like jumping wholeheartedly into an unknown world replete with characters and conflicts that refuse to relinquish their hold on your heart even long after you’ve turned the last page.” - Christine H. (Goodreads) Maureen Fergus is the author of  four novels for young people: The Gypsy King, Exploits of a Reluctant (But Extremely Goodlooking) Hero and Recipe for Disaster, of which the latter two were both shortlisted for the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award, and Ortega, which won the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award. She is also the author of the recently published picture book, The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten. Her writing has appeared in magazines such as Today's Parent, Chatelaine and Reader's Digest. She lives in Winnipeg with her husband and three kids. ; Title: The Gypsy King: Book 1 Of The Gypsy King Trilogy | [
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6,777 | 2 | PRAISE FOR Sometimes We Think You Are a Monkey:"Vancouver illustrator Julie Morstad provides beautiful art for this ode to babies. Using her signature nostalgic style and a vibrant palette, Morstad breathes life into the animals on the page. In each colourful spread, she goes beyond what is expressed in the text and supplies a visual clue as to what the next animal will be." --Quill & Quire"A tender tribute to infancy, aimed at parents (or grandparents) who want to curl up with a baby and a quiet book." --CM Magazine"This sweet, playful story reads like a poem from a parent to a newborn child." --The Children's BookshelfJOHANNA SKIBSRUD is the author of The Sentimentalists, which won the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Her most recent novel for adults is Quartet for the End of Time. Johanna is donating part of her royalties to the Himalayan School Project, which supports the education of young girls in Nepal. For more information, please visit www.himalaynaschoolproject.org.SARAH BLACKER is a writer and editor currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Sarah is donating part of her royalties to Camp Oochigeas, a summer camp for children with cancer. For more information, please visit www.ooch.org. JULIE MORSTAD is an author, illustrator and artist living in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Her most recent book for children, How To, marks her authorial debut, and has received starred reviews in Kirkus, School Library Journal and Quill & Quire, as well as a Governor General's award nomination. Books she has illustrated for children include When You Were Small, recipient of the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award; When I Was Small, winner of the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize; and Singing Away the Dark, which was shortlisted for a number of children's literature prizes.; Title: Sometimes We Think You Are a Monkey | [
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6,778 | 2 | Sweet and engaging, this novel and its characters will appeal to any girls looking for a contemporary story about growing up, friendship and family. - - Canadian Children's Book NewsThrough well-crafted writing, convincing dialogue, and credible characters...all reminiscent of vintage Judy Blume, Tilly takes readers into the fundamentally different lives of two girls as they manoeuvre through the often comical, sometimes bittersweet and melodramatic trials and tribulations of tweenhood. - - Quill & QuireMeg Tilly brings a realistic portrayal of the struggles we often face in friendshipstrustWell written, humorous, and touching, A Taste of Heaven is a novel I highly recommend to young readers. - - CM MagazineThere are more than a few lessons to learn about friendship here[Madison & Alyssa] both learn a little bit more about appreciating what they have rather than what they don't, a valuable lesson for anyone to learn. - - CanLit for Little CanadiansMEG TILLY is the author of amiddle-grade novel, A Taste ofHeaven, as well as two novelsfor young adults, Porcupineand First Time, and two novelsfor adults, Gemma and SingingSongs. Tilly is also an award-winningactor, recently winning theCanadian Screen Award for BestActress for her work in the TVseries Bomb Girls. She lives inToronto.; Title: A Taste of Heaven | [
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6,779 | 2 | PRAISE FOR RANDOM ACTS"The author also achieves the difficult feat of creating authentic middle-grade voices, especially with Zoey, a protagonist who strikes a near-perfect balance between self-deprecation and awkward charm, resulting in a complicated character capable of navigating the pitfalls of her actions in an entertaining and relatable way. " -- Quill and Quire"A very funny insightful novel about growing up that kids will love. Adults won't have any problems liking it either. -- FOUR STARS, CM MagazineVALERIE SHERRARD has written more than a dozen novels for young people, including Counting Back from Nine, shortlisted for the Governor General's Award and the critically acclaimed The Glory Wind. Her work has been shortlisted for numerous Canadian awards, including the Ann Connor Brimer, Red Maple, and Snow Willow Awards. She lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The author lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick.; Title: Random Acts | [
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6,780 | 2 | "Clara is an utterly likable character and readers will root for her. A solid purchase for larger collections, especially where readers enjoy a touch of the supernatural in their mysteries."--School Library Journal"[I]ts dry, succinct, and funny. . . .[An] enjoyable read."--Kirkus Reviews"The great cover will draw in readers, but theyll find plenty to like and even ponder once inside."--BooklistDelaneys book has multiple fun-to-follow storylines, from the mystery surrounding the Miss Trunchbull-like janitor to the romance between Kensingtons taco slinger, Paquito, and ice cream scooper, Sophie. But its the loving way in which all these characters are drawn and the intimate scenes between a mystic mother and a skeptic daughter that makes this novel so affecting."Quill & Quire"Clara Voyantis a delightful work of young-adult fiction, especially for those who are looking for something lighthearted and free of angst. . . . Rachelle Delaney creates a relatable middle-school experience that will speak to young people in times of transition, or who might not feel completely comfortable in their own skin.Highly Recommended."--CM MagazineRACHELLE DELANEY is the author of several middle-grade novels, including The Metro Dogs of Moscow, which was a CLA Book of the Year Honor Book, as well as a finalist for the Silver Birch Award and the Red Cedar Award, among others. Its sequel, The Circus Dogs of Prague, was shortlisted for the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award. Her newest novel, The Bonaventure Adventures, was published in 2017. Visit her at www.rachelledelaney.com.; Title: Clara Voyant | [
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6,781 | 17 | “This engaging, appealing introduction to a fascinating figure could inspire children to climb their own mountains, literal and figurative.” —BooklistDavid Hill is the author of the award-winning My Brother's War. Phoebe Morris is a debut children's illustrator.; Title: First to the Top: Sir Edmund Hillary's Amazing Everest Adventure | [
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6,783 | 1 | Warning: This book may cause flatulence. Walter is a fine dog, except for one small problem: he has gas. He can't help it; it's just the way he is. Fortunately, the kids Billy and Betty love him regardless, but Father says he's got to go! Poor Walter, he's going to the dog pound tomorrow. And then, in the night, burglars strike. Walter has his chance to be a hero. A children's beloved classic, this story will have kids rolling on the floor with laughter. Adults are permitted to laugh too.; Title: Walter the Farting Dog | [
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6,784 | 7 | “Fans of Keith Graves and like blech-meisters will be over the moon.” —Booklist“Blabey’s expressive cartoons bring a horror-movie vibe to a story that’s best suited to children looking for a good scare and lots of gross-out humor.” —Publishers WeeklyAaron Blabey has won a CBCA Book of the Year and an AFI Award, and his book The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon won the Patricia Wrightson Award in the 2013 NSW Premier's Literary Awards and a Children's Peace Literature Award. Aaron has been included on the Smithsonian Institute's Notable Book List and was a National Literacy Ambassador in 2012.; Title: The Dreadful Fluff | [
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6,785 | 0 | Bobbi Katz’s first collection of poems was titles Upside Down and Inside Out: Poem for All Your Pockets. Now, forty years and many books later, she is still connecting poems and pockets. She says a pocket is “a safe place to store a small treasure or a key.”             A highly respected and anthologized poet, Bobbi Katz has worked as a writer and editor and published many books. She lives in New York City and upstate New York. Visit her website at www.bobbikatz.com.   Marilyn Hafner was the well-known and versatile author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Molly and Emmett books, based on the characters she developed for Ladybug magazine. She also illustrated the Bunnies books by Kathryn Lasky and the M & M books by Pat Ross, as well as many others throughout her illustrious career. Ms. Hafner died on October 31, 2008.; Title: Pocket Poems | [
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6,786 | 2 | “Wells’s pudgy bunnies and delightfully understated story will inspire year-round cravings for candy canes and early yearnings for yule logs.”—Publishers WeeklyRosemary Wells is the author of many popular books for children, including the Max and Ruby books, which feature the beloved bunny siblings who star in their own show on Nick Jr. While her two daughters inspired the Max and Ruby books, Ms. Wells currently draws her inspiration from her five granddaughters, who provide an endless trove of material.Rosemary Wells travels widely speaking on behalf of early literacy.She makes her home in upstate New York.Visit Rosemary at her Web site at www.rosemarywells.com; Title: Max's Christmas (Max and Ruby) | [
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6,787 | 2 | Rave reviews for Absolutely Almost!" Graff’s gentle story invokes evergreen themes of coming to appreciate one’s strengths (and weaknesses), and stands out for its thoughtful, moving portrait of a boy who learns to keep moving forward, taking on the world at his own speed.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review"Achingly superb, Albie’s story shines.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review “…Albie comes through significant emotional hardship to a genuine sense of self-worth.” – SLJ, starred review“Beautifully written, Albie’s story is accessible and dignified, with a gentle message that will touch any reader’s heart. Middle-grade readers will love the references to Dav Pilkey’s inexhaustibly popular Captain Underpants series, which has introduced so many children to the fun side of reading. A perfect book to share with struggling readers.” - Booklist, starred review Lisa Graff is the National Book Award nominated author of A Tangle of Knots, Double Dog Dare, Umbrella Summer, The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower,The Thing About Georgie and Sophie Simon Solves Them All. Originally from California, she lived for many years in New York City and now makes her home just outside of Philadelphia. You can visit her online at www.lisagraff.com or follow her on Twitter @lisagraff.; Title: Absolutely Almost | [
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6,788 | 2 | * "A lovely and captivating debut . . . nuanced characters engage from beginning to end."--Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Holczer expertly crafts the characters and dialogue to create a story readers will identify with, and thoroughly enjoy."--School Library Journal, starred review"Grace's surprising discoveries about herself, her family, her friends, and her struggles with sorrow and forgivenes, are engrossing."--Kirkus Reviews"Tracy Holczer's story is a lyric about love and loss and not being able to find your future until you've uncovered your past."--Newbery winning author Richard Peck"Grace's story will steal your heart as she travels toward friendship, love and a place to belong."--Newbery Honor winning author Patricia Reilly Giff"A lovely story of longing for closeness, and learning about what it means to be family. Poetic and tender."--Newbery Honor winning author Margarita EngleTracy Holczer lives inSouthern California. The Secret Hum of the Daisy is her debut.; Title: The Secret Hum of a Daisy | [
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6,789 | 2 | “The amusing illustrations, colorful paintings digitally collaged with found objects and papers, set the tone for this inviting introduction to groundhogs and the holiday named for them.”—Booklist "[G]ood fun that will subtly teach in between laughs."—Kirkus Reviews "Each turn of the page provides another surprise."—SLJJoan Holub is the author and/or illustrator of many books for children. She lives in North Carolina, where the famous groundhog Sir Walter Wally helps watch the weather at the Museum of Natural Sciences. You can visit Joan at www.joanholub.com. Kristin Sorra studied illustration at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, she now lives just a few miles north of New York City, where she is regularly visited by local groundhogs. You can visit Kristin at www.kristinsorra.com.; Title: Groundhog Weather School: Fun Facts About Weather and Groundhogs | [
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6,790 | 5 | Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786- 1859) spent most of their childhood exploring the forests and old castles surrounding their home. Though both brothers worked as librarians and academics, their real love was collecting folk tales of their native Germany. Cornelia Funke (introducer) is the award-winning author of the Inkheart trilogy.; Title: Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: Deluxe Hardcover Classic | [
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6,791 | 1 | “Humphrey is a witty, fun, and lovable character with great kid appeal.”—School Library Journal Humphrey is on 24 state lists and counting!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 NomineeSunshine 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 YearNorth Carolina Battle of the BooksFriendship According to Humphrey 2006 Christopher Award Winner, Winner Children’s Crown Award, Bank St. Children’s Book Committee Best Book of the Year, Iowa Children’s Choice Nominee, New York Library Association Best Book of the SeasonSub 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 HumphreyLand 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 Birney is an Emmy-winning television writer. She grew up in St. Louis. As children, her parents were neighbors living on Humphrey Street. www.bettybirney.com has tons of Humphrey activities.; Title: Humphrey's World of Pets | [
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6,792 | 2 | Praise for the Horrible Harry series: "Good bait for reluctant readers."—Booklist (Horrible Harry in Room 2B)  "Room 2B is every child's dream...This is one school story which rates an A+."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry and the Green Slime)   "Fun and funny, with a credible mystery, and Kline is right on the mark when it comes to both her audience and her characters."—Booklist (Horrible Harry and the Locked Closet)   "Another perfect chapter book for transitional readers."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom)   "Delightful...The characters are real and the story is fresh."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding)   "Kline writes in an upbeat and humorous style that will appeal to beginning as well as reluctant readers."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry Takes the Cake)   "Harry's many fans will clamor for this enjoyable story."—Booklist (Horrible Harry Moves up to Third Grade)   "There's laughs plenty in the short, snappy text-just the thing to turn on new readers to books."—Booklist (Horrible Harry and the Green Slime)   "Amusing characterizations, snappy dialogue, and a happy ending give this breezy little story the appeal of a good television sitcom."—Kirkus Reviews (Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt)   "Kline has an exceptional talent for capturing the language, humor, and group dynamics of a primary grade classroom... An attractive read for children just beginning to tackle novel length fiction."—School Library Journal (Song Lee in Room 2B)  "Kline's breezy text features short chapter, believable characters and situations, and just enough drama for the beginning chapter book set."—Booklist (Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom)   "Kline has the uncanny ability to penetrate young, elementary-age concerns...Once again she has written a book that young readers will take to heart."—Publishers Weekly   "Not many series reach the 20-year mark, but this one is still going strong."—Booklist (Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears)Suzy Kline (www.suzykline.com) has written thirty-two previous Horrible Harry books. She is also the author of numerous popular children's books, including the Orp books and the Herbie Jones series. She taught elementary school for twenty-seven years and now does scores of school visits in addition to her writing. ; Title: Horrible Harry and the Wedding Spies | [
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6,793 | 7 | Praise for Guardian:"Corrupt powers, budding romance, an epidemic and grisly action synthesize to sate sci-fi fans." —Kirkus Reviews "Proxy fans will be satisfied with the constant action and the conclusion to Syd’s story." —SLJ"Nonstop action and breakneck pace characterize this exceptional thriller…thought-provoking and breathtaking." —VOYAPraise for Proxy:“Looking for an awesome YA summer read? Look no further than Alex London’s Proxy.” —EW.com"Put down what you're doing and read this book. Right now. The complex characters, intricate world, and blistering pace are off-the-charts amazing. I fell in love with this story from the first sentence to the final, epic page. London is a force to be reckoned with." —Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy  "Whipping Boy + Blade Runner with a sprinkling of The Hunger Games (plus, a dash of A Tale of Two Cities) = a treat for teen SF fans." —Kirkus Reviews“A fast-paced dystopian novel which should appeal to readers of the Hunger Games.” —VOYA"Alex London is one of the most multi-dimensional writers out there. Proxy blew me away. It's deep, thrilling, thought-provoking, and at times simultaneously maddening and uplifting. I need to have more of Syd and Knox. Proxy is one stunning read!" —Andrew Smith, author of WINGER and GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE“Gripping.” —Examiner.com“Proxy moves blindingly fast through a world of danger gone viral. It's science-fiction on a joy ride full of deceit and imagination.” —Deseret News “A big twist and heroic ending will leave readers eager for more” —Shelf Awareness “Offering intriguing moral dilemmas amid breakneck action…The matter-of-fact presence of a gay lead [Syd] in an action driven story is welcome and overdue.” —Publishers Weekly “An action-packed thrill ride.” —SLJAlex London writes books for adults, children and teens. At one time a journalist who traveled the world reporting from conflict zones and refugee camps, he now is a full time novelist living in Brooklyn. You can visit him at www.calexanderlondon.com or follow him on Twitter @ca_london.; Title: Guardian (Proxy) | [
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6,794 | 2 | Gabrielle Ford never dreamed that a long-eared coonhound could change her life. But that’s just what happened when she cared for her ailing pet Izzy and found the voice to help others in need as a nationally-known motivational speaker. Today Gabe’s incredible story has drawn media attention from The Today Show, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Animal Planet, among others. Her 2009 autobiography Still Dancing shares even more of the inspirational details from her life as a way to encourage others that anything is possible.As a child, Gabrielle loved dance and dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina. That dream was shattered by a rare genetic neuromuscular disease, Friedreich’s Ataxia, that would eventually place her in a wheelchair. Gabe not only struggled with the devastation of the illness, but also endured constant and cruel bullying from classmates. The constant torment took her on a path of depression and isolation.That all changed when Izzy, a long-eared coonhound pup, entered Gabe’s life. Izzy became Gabe’s best friend and constant companion. When this special friend mysteriously developed a condition mirroring Gabe’s, Gabe re-entered the world to get Izzy the best treatment available.Speaking out for the voiceless Izzy gave her the courage to speak out for another voiceless group: the thousands of children bullied in American schools every day. Through countless personal trials, Gabe found her way back to the stage as an outspoken advocate against school bullying. In addition to her countless school visits, she has also been a keynote speaker at various conferences and conventions, and has earned many honors.Gabe now makes numerous appearances each year with her new dog ILO (Izzy Lives On). She lives with her family in Melbourne, Florida.Connect with Gabe at: www.gabeandizzy.comFacebook: GabenIzzyTwitter: @GabeandIzzy; Title: Gabe & Izzy: Standing Up for America's Bullied | [
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6,795 | 6 | Donald J. Sobol was the author of the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia Brown series and many other books. His awards include a special Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for his contribution to mystery writing in the United States, and the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers Choice Award for Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace.; Title: Encyclopedia Brown and his Best Cases Ever | [
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6,796 | 0 | “Exquisitely wrought story…. dePaola’s talent for crafting folktales is honed to near-perfection, and his pages glow with the soft sun-washed hues of the Southwest.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review of The Night of Las Posadas “dePaola’s illustrations are not simply pictures designed to expand the text: his illustrations are the text. dePaola uses the influence of Byzantine and Romanesque art to depict and enlarge our understanding of character and humanity.”—SLJ, starred review of The Story of the Three Wise Kings “The story has a simple dignity, but it is the artwork that takes center stage here. The spreads, which feature everyday occurrences… are magnificently staged.”—Booklist, review of the Legend of the PoinsettiaChildren the world over have responded to the warmth and beauty of Tomie dePaola’s books. He is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of hundreds of books for children, including Newbery Honor winner 26 Fairmount Avenue, Caldecott Honor winner Strega Nona, New York Times best-seller Brava, Strega Nona! and classics such as Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs, The Art Lesson and Bill and Pete. Among his many awards and honors, he has received the Smithson Medal, Regina Medal, Sarah Josepha Hale Award, and he was designated a “living treasure” by the state of New Hampshire. Tomie dePaola lives in New London, New Hampshire. You can visit Tomie at www.tomie.com.; Title: Joy to the World: Tomie's Christmas Stories | [
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6,797 | 10 | Praise for the Theodore Boone series"Smartly written." --USA Today"Gripping . . . I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone." --Scholastic News"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"The excitement grips readers from the very first page... Readers young and old will embrace the smart and spirited Theo Boone."--BookPage"Another swift Grisham thrillerette."--The New York TimesJohn Grisham is the author of twenty-seven novels, five books for young readers, one work of nonfiction, and one collection of stories. He lives near Charlottesville, Virginia. Learn more about Mr. Grisham and the world of Theodore Boone at www.TheodoreBoone.com.; Title: Theodore Boone: The Fugitive | [
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6,798 | 18 | Accolades for Ten Days a Madwoman: - A Junior Library Guild selection"Noyes makes history accessible and irresistible in this thrilling account of women’s lives, flagrant abuse, scandal, courage, and tenacity. . . Excellent." —School Library Journal, starred review"You should also read Ten Days A Madwoman, even if you’re not in middle school. You’ll learn something. Because this isn’t just a storybook telling of a woman’s adventures . . . For a book that chronicles the life of a reporter at the end of the 19th century, Ten Days A Madwoman holds a startling prescience to the issues we face today, from benevolent sexism in the newsroom to the continued exploitation of the working class . . . a gripping book from start to finish, for kids and adults alike." —The A.V. Club"Plenty of pizzazz. The brisk narrative draws from Bly's own writings and from biographies, skillfully incorporating quotations, dialogue, and well-chosen facts. The overall tone is admiring, but the balanced text also acknowledges criticism of her kind of "stunt" reporting and touches briefly on problems in her personal life . . . A lively biography that reflects the spirit of the intrepid reporter." —Kirkus Reviews"Noyes’s thoroughly researched account, with archival photos and myriad quotes from Bly’s own work, offers a well-rounded look at a self-possessed women who was nothing if not resilient." —Publishers Weekly"Noyes' vivid storytelling throws us headfirst into Nellie Bly's inspiring work and incredibly daring adventures." —Steve Sheinkin, National Book Award Finalist and Newbery Honor–winning author of Bomb and The Port Chicago 50“Ten Days a Madwoman thrilled and terrified me at the same time. I’d heard of Nellie Bly as a crusading reporter, but had no idea how daring, impetuous, and smart she was. I’ve got a new hero.” —Elizabeth Partridge, National Book Award Finalist and Printz Honor–winning author of John Lennon and This Land Was Made for You and Me “Noyes delivers a riveting narrative of one of our cleverest and most resourceful heroines, zeroing in on Nellie Bly’s first exposé, and putting us right in the madhouse alongside sane women being driven crazy.” —Tanya Lee Stone, Sibert Medalist and NAACP Image Award–winning author of Almost Astronauts and Courage Has No Color  “In Ten Days a Madwoman, Deborah Noyes gives us a compelling portrait of Nellie Bly, the audacious young reporter who risked her own safety to expose social injustice. Vividly written and gorgeously illustrated, the book brings fully to life a heroine of her time — and ours.” —Matthew Goodman, bestselling author of Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World"Noyes' emphasis on muckraking as opposed to showmanship is a valuable corrective to Bly's popular legacy." —Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books "A stimulating read for those interested in strong women throughout history." —VOYA "A good, readable introduction to a fascinating vanguard." —Booklist  "Noyes smartly...engage[s] readers." —Horn Book  "In this truly thrilling, appealingly designed, photo-laden biography by Deborah Noyes, readers will not only get a chilling look into the horrors of Blackwell's Island, but also a sense of women's challenges in 19th-century America." —Shelf AwarenessDeborah Noyes is the author of nonfiction and fiction for young readers and adults, including Encyclopedia of the End: Mysterious Death in Fact, Fancy, Folklore, and More, One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals, and The Ghosts of Kerfol. She has also compiled and edited the short story anthologies Gothic!, The Restless Dead, and Sideshow. She would like to slide down banisters for a living, but writing is the next best thing.; Title: Ten Days a Madwoman: The Daring Life and Turbulent Times of the Original "Girl" Reporter, Nellie Bly | [
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