CHILDREN'S
Released: May 24, 2011
"If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does. (Graphic novel. 7-9)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 9, 2011
"The story recalls Lloyd Alexander at his wry, humane best; readers will be happy for every moment they spend at castle Hladka Hvorka. (Fantasy. 10-14)"
Noted Native American storyteller and author Bruchac turns to the Slovakian side of his family heritage to produce an entirely fresh and funny fantasy.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 21, 2011
"A most worthy and enjoyable entry in the "feisty female" fantasy genre. (Fantasy. 10-14)"
Veteran Stanley concocts a delicious blend of familiar fairy-tale motifs and intriguing, well-rounded characters to create an engaging fantasy.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
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In her first outing for children, Saller (
The Subversive Copy Editor, 2009) provides a poignant look at boyhood before and during the long years of World War II.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 2, 2011
"An enticing read that is certain to keep both the hero and audience guessing at every carefully plotted reveal. (Fantasy. 9-12)"
A truly splendid amalgamation of mystery, magic and creeping horror will spellbind the middle-grade set.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"A tricky, magical delight. (author's note) (Fiction. 8-12)"
Treading water in her last term of elementary school, Julie figures she's learned all there is to learn, when two Mongolian brothers in fur-lined coats (it's summer) arrive: Chingis and Nergui.
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