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2012 Fall Preview: Children's & Teen


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Cover art for THE SECRET OF THE FORTUNE WOOKIEE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012
by Tom Angleberger, illustrated by Tom Angleberger

"The end is foreboding…all young Jedi rejoice! There will be a sequel. (Graphic hybrid fiction. 9-14)"
A short time ago in a middle school not far away… Read full book review >
Cover art for OSTRICH AND LARK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012

"Eye-catching and lyrical. (Picture book. 4-8)"
When does an ostrich come into his own? Read full book review >
Cover art for DRUMMER BOY OF JOHN JOHN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Mark Greenwood, illustrated by Frané Lessac

"A joy to read. Play calypso music and celebrate! (author's note, glossary and pronunciation guide, author's sources) (Picture book/biography. 3-8)"
Winston, a boy in Trinidad, wishes that he could play in a band and win free rotis, the delicious island specialty prepared by the Roti King and presented to the best performers at Carnival. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE DINOSAURS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Mo Willems, illustrated by Mo Willems

"Top-notch for group storytime, for a project on revising classics or just for enjoyment; funniest for kids who know the original. (Fractured fairy tale. 5-9)"
A hilariously fractured fairy tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for EARTH AND AIR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012

"These strange, sometimes beautiful tales might find their best readership among those who think they have moved beyond YA. (Fantasy and science fiction short stories. 14 & up)"
Twice before, Dickinson teamed up with his wife, Robin McKinley, to create short story collections centered on elemental themes; now he concludes the elemental quartet with this solo collection of earth and air stories. Read full book review >
Cover art for SCOUT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Gordon McMillan, illustrated by Gordon McMillan

"An enthusiastic effort, but with lackluster results. (Picture book. 3-5)"
A dog searches for his lost ball and finds friends in this pedestrian tale. Read full book review >