CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 8, 2013
"High on concept, this is an intriguing read for the digital generation. (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 8, 2013
"A masterful nod to the genre. (Graphic adventure. 12 & up)"
A young boy with a divine pedigree may be Earth's last chance to rid Arcopolis of its scourge of monsters.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2013
"Considerably less than the sum of its parts, this mash-up won't satisfy fans of fantasy or realistic fiction. (Adventure. 9-12)"
An uneasy mix of school story, adventure and fairy-tale tropes, this British import hits all the expected notes--orphaned heroine, exotic setting, hidden treasure, unknown heritage and exciting events--but never quite manages to produce an engaging composition.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2013
"A memorable adventure, told with great immediacy. (timeline, author's notes, bibliography, resources) (Nonfiction. 11 & up)"
A remarkable collection of documents paints a picture of the Klondike gold rush in vivid detail.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2013
"As tension rises among these sharply observed characters, this smart, edgy thriller taps into the college-angst zeitgeist, where the price of high achievement might just be your soul. (Suspense. 13 & up)"
Chloe calls herself "the last slacker standing" but figures she'll have all senior year to repair her tattered GPA. Instead, she wakes up to find six months have passed in which her world has changed beyond recognition--including herself.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2013
"In a world where terrorism is an increasing threat, this fast-paced book brings it home. (Thriller. 13 & up)"
Wells' new novel brings home all the uncertainty and fear that comes from the threat of modern warfare waged with terror.
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