CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"A heartfelt story for dog lovers in a setting rarely seen in the West. (Fiction. 10-14)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"A harmless, middle-grade mystery for budding sleuths. (Mystery. 9-14)"
Thirteen-year-old secret agent Ruby Redfort (
Look Into My Eyes, 2012) barely has a week to breathe before finding herself in the middle of another dastardly evil plan--oh, there are also pirates, a sea monster, a mysterious stranger and a lost treasure, too.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story. (Picture book/art book. 3 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Ultimately, the thin plot is far-fetched, even for a story about a talking dog, and readers aware of the true role of service animals will be annoyed by the inaccurate portrayal. (Fiction. 8-12)"
Lee's debut novel, a quirky if formulaic take on bullying and friendship, falls short in its description of the partnership between Benji, the narrator, and Elvis, his talking service dog.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"It's a sensitive introduction to a difficult topic, but parents should be ready for difficult questions. (author's note, additional sources) (Informational picture book. 6-9)"
An understanding dad shows his daughter why it's best for their dog not to have puppies in this well-meaning, earnest story about pet overpopulation.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"It's something of a soapbox, but it's one of the few books for the audience that discusses the possibility of not practicing a religion. (Fiction. 9-12)"
A new classmate helps fifth-grader Quinn Andrews-Lee re-evaluate longtime friendships and stand up to a bully.
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