CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"Facile, but well-stocked with tiny people, odd little twists and narrow squeaks. (Fantasy. 10-12)"
A foundling with anger issues takes on a sentient island with the same problem in this loosely linked sequel to
The Secret Room (2012).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"Thorough to a fault, and for young readers at least, no replacement for Jim Murphy's oldie but goodie The Long Road to Gettysburg (1992). (glossary, index, bibliography) (Nonfiction. 12-15)"
Wagonloads of detail weigh down this overstuffed account of the Civil War's most significant battle and its aftermath.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"A revealing portrait of the formative years of a future president of the United States. (Biography. 10-14)"
A vivid, colorful and insightful biography of the 38th president of the United States looks at his childhood and adolescence.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"A fun romp with an anthropomorphized swine will leave beginning readers "hog wild" at their accomplishments. (Early reader. 5-7)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
""Why did she want to help? Why could she not turn a blind eye to those in need?" A searching and reverent treatment. (bibliography, foldout poster) (Graphic biography. 11-14)"
Mother Teresa shines brightly both figuratively and literally in this graphic portrait of her life and mission.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"Adventurous writings for literary risk-takers and thrill-seekers. (author biographies, afterword) (Anthology. 10-14)"
A collection of original prose and poetry that ranges from thoughtful to provocative and from experimental to really far-out.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"An amusing and attractive early chapter book that will be popular with girls anxious to project reading competency to competing classmates. (Fiction. 5-7)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"It's a timely topic with a pat resolution, framed for reluctant readers in choppy prose and short chapters, but it's not likely to break out of its hi-lo niche. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
In this unvarnished read, a high schooler tries to distance himself from his profoundly autistic younger brother until he hooks up with a good woman who snaps him out of it.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"Reluctant readers and adventure/suspense junkies will gallop through this volume and haunt the shelves for the sequel. (Adventure. 10-14)"
This fast-paced novel incorporates a variety of tropes and modes--time travel and dream walking, adventure and suspense--to produce a rewarding, page-turning read.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"A sweetly positive new-pet primer. (Picture book. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"A mostly winning combination of information and entertainment. (Informational picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 4, 2013
" Smart, suspenseful and delicious. (Urban fantasy. 14 & up)"
In this largely successful sequel to
Burn Mark, Lucas and Glory, trained in the use of their considerable fae powers to fight witchcrime, pose as students to investigate Wildings, an elite Swiss boarding school believed to have terrorist ties.
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