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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old


Cover art for THE MEANEST BIRTHDAY GIRL
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
by Josh Schneider, illustrated by Josh Schneider

"A gift of a book for new readers. (Early reader. 6-9)"
Little Dana needs big lessons in kindness more than any birthday present--unless a present can teach her something, that is. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TRIBE: HOMEROOM HEADHUNTERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"An engaging, over-the-top tale with much to say about how schools treat individuals and outsiders. (Fiction. 10-14)"
In the opener of the Tribe trilogy, Spencer Pendleton welcomes the chance to start anew at Greenfield Middle School. Read full book review >
Cover art for A HIDDEN ENEMY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"Perfectly crafted. (Adventure. 8-12)"
Following a massive earthquake, leashed dogs and strays alike try to find a way to weather a world turned on end by the catastrophe. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"A ghoulish thriller: melodramatic and tongue-in-cheek, sometimes both at once. (Science fiction. 11-14)"
Colfer opens a new series that promises to be every bit as brisk and violent as Artemis Fowl--this one featuring travelers using steampunk-style time machines for (usually) evil purposes. Read full book review >
Cover art for AN ARMY OF FROGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"This little frog should find fans among readers of the Warriors and Redwall sagas. (Fantasy. 10 & up)"
A young frog dreams of battle in this animal-adventure series opener. Read full book review >
Cover art for NEW LANDS
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 2, 2013

"Occasionally gruesome, often funny and full of suspense, this one is sure to win Egg some new fans. (Adventure. 10-14)"
The second installment of the Chronicles of Egg delivers more danger, diabolical plots and dastardly villains than the first, and that's saying a lot. Read full book review >