CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"An enjoyable and provocative exploration of the clash between "normal" and "different" and how similar the two really are. (Fiction. 12-15)"
Summer is supposed to be about lazy days, but for Johnny, summer doesn't quite turn out the way he expects.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Another enthusiastic embrace of silliness from Antarctica. (Picture book. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"An intriguing premise, but it's too cramped and cryptic to reach its full potential. (Graphic fantasy. 10-13)"
From a floating, dream-proof Safe House, a diverse squad intrepidly issues forth to rescue children from attacks of nightmares in this melodramatic, rather confusing graphic outing.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Definitely goofy. (Graphic science fiction. 10-14)"
Hakata Soy and his fellow students at Astronaut Academy return from break to an academy in lockdown.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Hallelujah! A paranormal tale of angels that's not a romance, making it a novel that breaks the mold. (Paranormal fiction. 13 & up)"
For 13-year-old Jenna Samuels, things have been going really badly: She's pretty sure she's dying, her father has mysteriously abandoned the family, her mother is nearly catatonic with depression, and then her brother dies and becomes an "A-word."
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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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