CHILDREN'S
Released: June 15, 2013
"The plot is hardly ever credible, but readers will be too scared to notice. And the best horror stories don't need to make any more sense than a dream--or a nightmare. (Horror. 9-12)"
Some kids have been waiting their entire lives for a book about a floating eyeball, even if they didn't know it. This is that book.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 14, 2013
"For those fascinated by Irish history, but probably not many more. (Historical fiction. 9-14)"
This middle-grade historical novel set in Ireland during the mid-17th century is low on character and a little muddled in story but offers lots of history.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 14, 2013
"Just as dreadful as the first book. (Paranormal romance. 14 & up)"
The turgid adventures of a half-breed vampire and the human girl who loves him continue (
Black City, 2012).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"Nevertheless, a highly enjoyable ride. (Fiction. 12-18)"
Teenager Antsy Bonano gets into an amazing amount of trouble while spending a week on a luxurious Caribbean cruise ship in this agreeable companion to
The Schwa Was Here (2004).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"Foot-stomping fit pitchers will take multiple timeouts for this amusing modern fable. (Picture book. 2-4)"
Amelia helps a 9-foot blue gorilla named Nilson avoid tantrums by repeatedly reminding him, "No fits, Nilson!"
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
In this stand-alone companion to
The Grimm Legacy (2010), the most extraordinary library in the world makes physical impossibilities possible.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"Smart and witty. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
This sharp-witted debut pours on the wry comedy as a brainiac girl tries to hide her intelligence so she can be popular.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"A satisfying psychological journey. (Fiction. 10-15)"
A muted fairy-tale–like story about two 12-year-old girls who spend their summer days at an abandoned mini-golf course.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"Fleming wields a light touch with the story's pacing and a steady hand for hard reality in this tender portrait of a boy under stress. (Fiction. 10-13)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"Even a frog-smacker can see this series has legs. (Graphic/fiction hybrid. 7-12)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"This isn't the absolute freshest fantasy for this age group, but the prince's boldly impossible plan will carry readers forward to the next installment. (Fantasy. 8-11)"
Two standard character types--a spunky lower-class girl and a prince without a kingdom--reluctantly bond in a series opener that features colorful aspects mortared together with tired tropes.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
"This marvelous metabook shines in both concept and beauty. (Picture book. 3-7)"
