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2012 Fall Preview: Children's & Teen (page 3)

Cover art for DRAWING FROM THE CITY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star DRAWING FROM THE CITY
by Tejubehan, illustrated by Tejubehan, translated by V. Geetha, Gita Wolf
"A unique offering that presents readers with arresting artwork and a compelling life story. (Art book. 8-14)"
Art and design take center stage in this carefully crafted, elegant, artisanal book. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE RAVEN BOYS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 18, 2012
Kirkus Star THE RAVEN BOYS
by Maggie Stiefvater
"The magic is entirely pragmatic; the impossible, extraordinarily true. (Fantasy. 13 & up)"
An ancient Welsh king may be buried in the Virginia countryside; three privileged boys hope to disinter him. Read full book review >
Cover art for SILHOUETTE OF A SPARROW
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 18, 2012
SILHOUETTE OF A SPARROW
by Molly Beth Griffin
"This slim tale is a positive breath of fresh air in a market bloated with opportunistic dystopian and paranormal romances. (Historical fiction. 14 & up)"
A sweet, quiet coming-of-age story set in a Prohibition-era lakeside resort. Read full book review >
Cover art for YOU ARE STARDUST
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 15, 2012
Kirkus Star YOU ARE STARDUST
by Elin Kelsey, illustrated by Soyeon Kim
"A remarkable achievement. (Picture book. 5-12)"
We are made of earth and water and air and stardust, and we are more related to animals and plants than we ever imagined. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEAR DESPAIR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
BEAR DESPAIR
by Gaëtan Dorémus, illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus
"An imaginative and well-designed chase. (Picture book. 2-6)"
When Bear loses his beloved teddy bear, he will stop at nothing to get him back in this wordless romp. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
Kirkus Star THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE
by Aesop, retold by Helen Ward, illustrated by Helen Ward
"A visual stunner. (Picture book. 4-7)"
In this splendid retelling of Aesop's familiar fable, a country mouse leaves his bucolic existence to sample the glitz and glam of the city, only to discover there's absolutely no place like home. Read full book review >