CHILDREN'S
Released: May 18, 2013
"With few real consequences to anyone's actions, it's hard to tell who the intended audience is for this formulaic, ultimately unsatisfying novel. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"Not much to chew on here. (London facts) (Fantasy. 5-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"An interesting and somewhat enlightening look at a girl struggling but sometimes making bumpy progress in dealing with Asperger's. (Fiction. 12-18)"
An eighth-grader's Asperger's syndrome complicates her navigation of an unpredictable--and often inexplicable--world.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"In the end, this debut feels long and may not contain enough real substance to appeal to even the most avid of summer-camp fans. (Fiction. 12-16)"
BFFs Emma, Jo, Skylar and Maddie meet up at Camp Nedoba the year after their last summer at the traditional camp, intending to renew their personal vows of loyalty to each other and to enjoy a nostalgic week of s'mores and summer fun.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"Still, a fast-paced ride that should appeal to both boys and girls. (Thriller. 10-14)"
Robbie Forester, aided by her magic charm and multicultural band of do-gooders, Tut-Tut, Ashanti and Silas, again battles evil developer Sheldon Gunn and his nefarious underlings (
Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood Street, 2012).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"Being called a firecracker is a derogatory term as far as Astrid is concerned, but for readers, it simply means entertaining. (Fiction. 12-16)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"This silly read-, dance- and sing-aloud could be a smash hit. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Backyard insect thespians Ladybug and her pesky younger brother Fly compete to star in this hilarious pun-filled performance, sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"For truck lovers everywhere. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A day in the life of a truck stop as told by its youngest worker, whose love for the place is very clear.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"A gentle, positive story set in a world far less scary than that of Pixar's Nemo. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Shy Octopus flees the sea horses who dance into her cozy cave, but the deeper ocean is lonely and a little scary, so she returns to her friends in the lively reef.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"A winner. (Picture book. 4-8)"
As one might guess from the title, boisterous Bella's rules are in serious conflict with the family rules.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
"Who would have thought that threatened cannibalism could yield such a sweet and original little read in a market glutted with new-sibling stories? (Picture book. 3-7)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 15, 2013
"Well-drawn, sympathetic characters and the developing spark between Amy and Craig combine to create a pleasant, satisfying read. (Historical fiction. 10-14)"
In a first-person voice that doesn't always quite ring true, Amy describes the events of the spring in which she begins a transformation into young adulthood.
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