CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 26, 2013
"An enjoyable continuation of the series, it raises high hopes for the subsequent volumes. (Graphic adaptation. 10 & up)"
Dorothy and her friends, both old and new, return to Oz in this illustrated whimsical adventure.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 24, 2013
"A good pick for fairy-tale fans, especially those battling their own fears. (map) (Fantasy. 8-12)"
An isolated, insecure orphan living in magical Aletheia becomes a "real boy" when his ordered world crumbles and he must rely on himself.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2013
"A vividly imagined tale of a future world full of fascinating characters and moral themes--a tremendous backdrop for one young man's search for identity. (cast of characters, map, chronology, appendix) (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
In the much-anticipated sequel to
The House of the Scorpion (2002), 14-year-old Matteo Alacrán returns home as the new Lord of Opium.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 10, 2013
"This edgy first installment maneuvers forces into position; readers will want to stay tuned. (Fantasy. 12 & up)"
This new series from one of the best up-and-coming horror/suspense writers around (
Girl of Nightmares, 2012, etc.) updates Greek mythology but offers far more than a Percy Jackson retread.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 10, 2013
"An endearing, memorable protagonist and a clever plot make this a winner. (Adventure. 9-13)"
When Max's unpredictable actor parents leave home without him, he earns money by finding the lost things of others. But can he find his parents?
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 10, 2013
"A strong, painful and tender piece about wresting hope from the depths of despair. (author's note) (Verse fiction. 13-17)"
