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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 19, 2011
Kirkus Star WILD WINGS
by Gill Lewis, illustrated by Yuta Onoda
"With universal themes of life and death, friendship and respect for the natural world, this is still quite particular, a powerfully memorable story of a boy's grief and determination to keep a promise. (Fiction. 9-13)"
Striving to protect the osprey nesting on his family's farm in Scotland, 11-year-old Callum McGregor watches the bird throughout summer, uses a computer to follow her migration to Africa and sets in motion a remarkable chain of events. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 11, 2011
Kirkus Star IF I NEVER FOREVER ENDEAVOR
by Holly Meade, illustrated by Holly Meade
"An irresistible invitation to test those wings and fly. (Picture book. 4-8)"
To fly or not to fly is the question for a little bird weighing the pros and cons of launching into the unknown. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 8, 2011
Kirkus Star THE FLOATING ISLANDS
by Rachel Neumeier

Intelligent, richly detailed fantasy featuring two young cousins battered by losses, personal passions and larger events. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 8, 2011
Kirkus Star AMELIA LOST: THE LIFE AND DISAPPEARANCE OF AMELIA EARHART
by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Jessica Hische
"A stunning look at an equally stunning lady. (bibliography, Internet resources, source notes, index) (Nonfiction. 8-12)"
The most intriguing part of Amelia Earhart's life is often thought to be the way it ended. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star ZITA THE SPACEGIRL
by Ben Hatke, illustrated by Ben Hatke
"Be prepared to blast off; this debut is truly out of this world. (Graphic science fiction. 9-12)"
A headstrong young girl makes a hasty decision and finds herself in a galaxy far, far away in this graphic-novel shining star. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 18, 2011
Kirkus Star UNDERGROUND
by Shane W. Evans, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
"Lengthier accounts of travel on the Underground Railroad abound, but few if any portray the experience with such compelling immediacy. (afterword) (Picture book. 5-9)"
Powerfully expressive imagery will sweep young viewers into this suspenseful journey along the Underground Railroad. Read full book review >