CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"Some spry and inspired grave humor here, but weighed equally with some unimaginative efforts. (Picture book. 7-10)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"Pure, Goosebumps–style terror-by-formula, polished through use to such a high gloss that it slides along frictionlessly--a worthy celebration of the series' 20th anniversary. (reversible dust-jacket mask [not seen]) (Horror. 10-12)"
Making its fourth appearance and by now practically a recurring character in Stine's creep-show opus, the evil mask with a mind of its own kicks off a new Goosebumps spinoff--the first to be originally published in hardcover.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"Though Finger has been a known commodity to comics cognoscenti for years, this salute in his own format will make the lasting impression he deserves. (Graphic biography. 8 & up)"
It turns out that Batman--the orphaned, shadowy, well-heeled defender of an embattled Gotham--had another embarrassment of riches: two fathers.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"With a touch of The Twilight Zone, it's the building and its guests that provide the eeriest entertainment. (Mystery. 9-12)"
Ty Yu, one of the biggest bullies in middle school, recruits Charlie Hitchcock and his "acute visual memory" for a little detective work.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"An opportunity for American children to see a little-known war through a rarely considered lens. (Historical fiction. 10-14) "
Written from a Canadian perspective, this well-researched and -documented historical novel offers young readers a fascinating perspective on the events following the American Revolution and leading up to the War of 1812.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"Not much happens to Stella, but she's fun to spend some time with, and now that she's successfully authored her own whole series, that'll be possible. (Fiction. 5-9) "
Back for her third outing, Stella reports, "If you write at least three books that are all connected then you have a series."
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