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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for ALL I NEED
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013

"Grab your blankets and sunscreen now: This is an ideal summer beach book. (Romance. 13 & up)"
An unlikely young couple finds true love during summer break--but can it withstand their different lives? Read full book review >
Cover art for MERMAID IN CHELSEA CREEK
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013
by Michelle Tea, illustrated by Jason Polan

"The ornate literary style and grim themes make this read more like a story about adolescence for adults than one aimed at actual teens. (Magical realism. 12 & up)"
An avant-garde author's fantasy debut is exquisitely written but draining in its unrelenting ugliness. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BOOK OF BROKEN HEARTS
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013

"At its core, this is a touching father-daughter story made even stronger by realistic family complications and Jude's need to find her own voice. (Fiction. 14-17)"
A poignant coming-of-age story intertwines loyalty, disease and summer love. Read full book review >
Cover art for TRANSPARENT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013

"A great fit for fans of unusual love interests, happily free of all the brooding of Twilight. (Science fiction/romance. 13 & up)"
An invisible girl finds it hard to hide in this X-Men–meets–The Godfather debut. Read full book review >
Cover art for P.S. BE ELEVEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013

"This thoughtful story, told with humor and heart, rings with the rhythms and the dilemmas of the '60s through characters real enough to touch. (Historical fiction. 9-14)"
Readers will cheer the return of the three sisters who captured hearts in the Newbery Honor–winning One Crazy Summer (2010). Read full book review >
Cover art for NIGHT SCHOOL
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013

"Hints of tantalizing plot twists to come will have readers panting for the next installment. (Romantic thriller. 14 & up)"
A smart, engaging heroine and gripping, suspenseful plot trump this series opener's all-too-predictable romance. Read full book review >