2011 Best Books for Children: Fiction (page 5)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 8, 2011

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 >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 1, 2011

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 >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 11, 2011

YOUNG FREDLE

by Cynthia Voigt, illustrated by Louise Yates

"Expressive black-and-white spot art heightens the drama. (Animal fantasy. 8-12)"

Unexpectedly cast into alien territory, an inquisitive mouse discovers the world's an amazing place in this classic home-away-home tale. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 4, 2011

CAMO GIRL

by Kekla Magoon

"John Steptoe Award–winning debut, The Rock and the River (2009). (Fiction. 8-14)"

Ella and Zachary, sixth-grade misfits, cling to each other to get through the taunts, rejection and, sometimes, abuse from their classmates. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 1, 2011

SMALL PERSONS WITH WINGS

by Ellen Booraem

"Frequently hysterical dialogue, a hugely sympathetic protagonist and a baroque concatenation of magics and counter-magics will keep readers glued to this smart, earthy and thoughtful tale. (Fantasy. 10-14)"

Whatever you do, don't call them fairies. Read full book review >

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2011 Best Books for Children: Fiction (page 5)