CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Bibliotherapy is a tricky business, as is the desire to shield young children from images that may cause nightmares. This is sure to arouse passion in both camps. (editor's note) (Picture book. 7-12)"
Created to benefit the International Board on Books for Young People's Fund for Children in Crisis program, this picture book presents provocative images and ideas regarding the violence many young people encounter.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"As the reteller states in his preface, "Myths allow us to recognize our proper role in the web of life," but this anthology will require an intermediary who can creatively make the connections between the text and its readers. (Folk tales. 9-12)"
Twelve folk tales from various Amazonian cultures are retold, but their audience is unclear.
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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
"Fans of literary and historical fiction will be drawn to this rich portrayal of the challenges faced and opportunities forged by brave young women in patriarchal, war-torn Lebanon. (Historical fiction. 12 & up)"
First published in Arabic in 2010, this is the compelling story of a determined young woman coming of age during the Lebanese civil war in 1987.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Those ready to gloss over the stereotypical characters, the presentation of an all-white, exclusively hetero future and the unfortunate subtextual implications will enjoy an elegantly written and emotionally cathartic page-turner. (Science fiction. 14 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Although aimed at LGBT readers and despite its unevenness, philosophical dystopia fans of all orientations will find much to appreciate in this story that tackles big ideas. (Dystopian adventure. 13-17)"
In an idyllic all-female future, Rubric and Salmon Jo's luxurious life is disrupted by their Utopia's dark side.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Easily the best book in the trilogy. (Fantasy. 12-17)"
Left powerless and near death in
Reaper (2012), Wendy must unravel the mysteries of her Reaper family before the Lady Walker's evil plans reach fruition.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Here's hoping the Brannicks will be back--their story's marvelous fun. (Paranormal comedy/suspense. 12 & up)"
Izzy--short for Isolde--and her mother are the last in their centuries-old line of monster killers.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
" A great counting and learning combination. (Informational picture book. 3-5)"
Gorgeous photographs and straightforward counting offer preschoolers a few facts about some ocean animals.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Hautman continues to write mind-expanding adventures and nail-biting suspense to probe big questions of faith, destiny and personal responsibility. The next book can't come soon enough. (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
Middle books in trilogies are tricky, but this taut science-fiction thriller pulls it off with panache.
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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
"The bedizened, rose-colored cover will be enough to lure in young readers, and the rather formless storyline might even get them thinking. (Picture book. 4-7)"
A prettily conceived and executed design, a decorative Eastern European sensibility and a fairly unconventional storyline make Princess Antonia stand out among the current crop of princesses.
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