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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for BLOOD SUN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 27, 2011

"While not as believable or as enjoyable as Max's last adventure, this is still a solid read from start to breathless finish. (Thriller. 11-15) "
The third installment in the adventures of British teen Max Gordon, who continues his quest to learn more about his family's past. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CRAZY THINGS GIRLS DO FOR LOVE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 13, 2011

"Plenty of witty merriment for all high-school social sets. (Chick-lit comedy. 12-18)"
Superior comic writing combined with a major snark factor turns this full-on chick-lit outing into major fun. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011

"Well-paced narration will keep readers interested--a superior paranormal adventure. (Paranormal adventure. 12 & up)"
This second installment in the planned Stork trilogy sends Kat and Jack into the hidden realms of Norse mythology and novel that also retells Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011

"Equal parts interesting and unsettling, this one may appeal to fans of Gordon Korman and Gary Paulsen. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
A fast-paced, brutal story of survival delivered in a clipped, no-frills style. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW THE LEOPARD GOT HIS CLAWS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011

"Whether read as a fable with African roots or as an allegory, this is a handsome treatment of a memorable tale. (Picture book. 7-14)"
When the dog's coup deposed King Leopard, the former ruler of the animal world exiled himself, returning with claws and sharp teeth of his own to govern by terror instead of with his previous gentle kindness. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GREAT GLOBAL PUZZLE CHALLENGE WITH GOOGLE EARTH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Clive Gifford, illustrated by William Ings

"Use in conjunction with a conventional atlas, which requires—better yet, allows for—more imagination. (Nonfiction. 8-14)"
This modestly oversized volume is a Google Earth launch vehicle for young grade-schoolers. Read full book review >