CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"In this chilling debut, Mullin seamlessly weaves meticulous details about science, geography, agriculture and slaughter into his prose, creating a fully immersive and internally consistent world scarily close to reality. (author's note) (Speculative fiction. 14 & up)"
"The pre-Friday world of school, cell phones, and refrigerators dissolved into this post-Friday world of ash, darkness, and hunger."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 13, 2012
"No simple coming-out story, this many-layered effort is gritty, warm and ultimately hopeful. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
Compassionate, thoughtful and expressive, this New Zealand import traces a Maori teen's journey through friendships, family, work and the realization that he is gay.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
"A good bet for readers mostly interested in the romance. (Fantasy. 12 & up)"
Fasten your seatbelts, lower your expectations, then sit back and enjoy the modest pleasures of this mostly smooth sequel.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
"A strong new voice. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
This engrossing story of a good girl's fascination with her wild new friend strikes chords that will resonate with many teens.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
"Not so much a coming out as a coming up, Anna's quiet, rich story will work its way into readers' hearts. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
"I want to file it in a folder labeled FAITH and close the drawer, no more questions. No more doubt."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"Devastating and heartbreaking, this will be a disappointment for readers looking for a conventional happy ending. But those willing to take the risk will--like Bitterblue--achieve something even more precious: a hopeful beginning. (Fantasy. 14 & up)"
Building on the plots and themes of the award-winning
Graceling (2008) and its companion
Fire (2009), this rich and poignant fantasy grapples with the messy aftermath of destroying an evil overlord.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"Allie's a smart, strong and compelling heroine, and readers will gladly join her for this adrenaline-rich ride. (Paranormal/dystopian romance. 14 & up)"
Meet 17-year-old Allie Sekemoto, a reluctant vampire struggling to hold on to her humanity and stave off the demon that lies in wait, thinly veiled beneath the surface of her undead skin.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"Refreshing and moving: avoids easy answers and saviors from the outside. (historical note) (Fiction. 13-15)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
"Like cotton candy, this is fun even if it isn't filling. (Paranormal chick lit. 14 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
"Surprising, vivid and cohesive--the work of a pro. (Steampunk. 13 & up)"
A steampunk adventure in which an omniscient narrator delves into multiple heads and a quartet of friends take lurid risks to save their fifth counterpart.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
"Ideal for reluctant readers and gentler-minded fans of paranormal fiction. (Paranormal/short stories. 12 & up)"
This uneven anthology proves less edgy than billed, but fans of paranormal romance will find much to like and several promising new authors to follow.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
"An engaging pair of tales that communicate a thoughtful message with a light touch. (Fiction. 12-16) "
Husband-and-wife team Stephanie Perry Moore (
Get What You Give, 2010) and Derrick Moore (
It's Possible!, 2008) deliver a pair of intersecting but distinct stories from the points of view of a cheerleader and a quarterback at a predominantly African-American Atlanta high school.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 6, 2012
"This book's friendly tone and common-sense advice suit both brand-new sitters and those who are looking to improve their skills. (resources, index) (Nonfiction. 12 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
"A probing, captivating story. (Romance. 12 & up)"
This intense and intriguing debut delves into the psychological difficulties of two teens who fall in love.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012
"This commingling of comedy, brutality and fantasy evokes a rich alternate universe with a spitfire young woman as its brightest star. (Fantasy. 14 & up)"
A teenage assassin, a rebel princess, menacing gargoyles, supernatural portals and a glass castle prove to be as thrilling as they sound.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012
"Exciting stuff, yet again. (Fantasy suspense. 12 & up)"
This prequel to the popular Nightshade trilogy takes readers to Scotland in 1404, where the Searchers and Keepers conflict begins.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 14, 2012
"Nothing new here, but readers more interested in plot than depth will find it an appealing segue from summer into school. (Action. 10-14)"
Teens with mysterious abilities and the possibly sinister people who seek to control them are the ingredients for this end-of-summer thriller.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 21, 2012
"It's the twins' culturally barren, dreary yet violent world--a realm of broken dreams--that resonates most in this haunting, moody, character-driven thriller. (Paranormal thriller. 12 & up)"
Alice and Rachel are even closer than most identical twins, having shared a single amniotic sac in utero and a psychic bond ever since.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 28, 2012
"An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 28, 2012
"This first in a planned trilogy isn't for the faint of heart, but readers with strong stomachs will find themselves swept up. (Paranormal thriller. 14 & up)"
Brooklyn is the perfect setting for this dark, gritty thriller with heavy religious overtones and breathtaking violence.
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