CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"A well-rounded collection of stories with something for everyone, sure to inspire readers to research the full history of their favorites. (editor's note, contributors) (Graphic historical fiction. 10 & up) "
Editor Dembicki's (
Trickster, 2010) latest collection is an anthology of illustrated stories and vignettes from Washington D.C.'s colorful past.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"This is one emotional thrill ride, filled with passion and suspense, ending with a cliffhanger that will leave readers panting for the next book. (Paranormal romance. 14 & up)"
Shirvington strikes again with the second in the Embrace series, picking up only a month after
Embrace (2012) left off.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"This is bound to have huge appeal to kids whose lives are being mirrored, and it may prompt luckier readers to take some positive action. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
"Lacking vampires, werewolves and a compelling mystery, this will be of most interest to persistent readers of teen sagas set in the Pacific Northwest. (Paranormal mystery. 12 & up)"
The bestselling author of the Inspector Lynley crime novels turns to teens with this paranormal-series opener.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
"A solid continuation with an ending that promises further growth in characters and overarching storylines. (Paranormal suspense. 10-16) "
A Battle of the Bands brings a magical music menace to Nightshade, and Jessica and her friends must stop it.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
"A teen thriller/romance without werewolves, wizards or vampires--utterly refreshing. (Science fiction. 13 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
"Though awkward, this adaptation still makes for a hopeful and inspiring story. (Memoir. 12 & up)"
This story, an adaptation for young people of the adult memoir
The Other Wes Moore (2008), explores the lives of two young African-American men who share the same name and grew up impoverished on the same inner-city streets but wound up taking completely different paths.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
"Toning down the edgy side for a young market, Krovatin stills provides moments of gross-out gore in this reluctant-reader pleaser. (Adventure. 10-12)"
SAT words and occult trappings characterize this middle-grade zombie adventure from teen author Krovatin (
Venomous, 2008).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
"A realistic, poignant portrait of one teen who overcomes nearly unbearable feelings of grief and guilt. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
A young teen reveals through journal entries how he and his family piece their lives back together after a tragedy in this dark but humorous story.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 18, 2012
"Required reading if you own the first title. (Thriller. 12 & up)"
In this sequel to
All These Things I've Done (2011), 17-year-old Anya Balanchine, heir apparent to the illegal chocolate trade in 2083 New York City, attempts to leave her criminal past behind with mixed results.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 18, 2012
"A thought-provoking first installment in a series that unflinchingly takes on ethically challenging topics. (Dystopia. 13 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 24, 2012
"A heartfelt and visually appealing window into Regine's last year. (Nonfiction. 12 & up)"
"My ultimate dream for this blog is that it will be published as a book after my death," wrote Norwegian teenager Stokke, who blogged about her experience living with leukemia.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 25, 2012
"An amusing blend of whimsy and humor with serious drama and blood. (Fantasy. 14 & up)"
Teenage grim reaper Lex and the rest of the underworldly inclined residents of a magical upstate–New York town return for this entertaining follow-up to
Croak (2012).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 25, 2012
"Great geeky fun. (Fantasy. 13 & up)"
A shy role-playing-game aficionado finds slaying monsters easier than kissing a girl in this appealing adventure by the author of
It's Kind of a Funny Story (2006).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"At the end, though, it doesn't stand out from the throng of like dystopias. Only for those who will read nothing else. (Dystopian adventure. 14 & up) "
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"Beautifully drawn and quietly evocative. (glossary, timeline, author biography, translations of Chinese characters, maps) (Graphic memoir. 9-12)"
A striking glimpse into Chinese girlhood during the 1970s and '80s.Beginning with a breathtaking dream of riding a golden crane over the city of Wuhan, China, Liu Na, recounts her subsequent waking only to discover that Chairman Mao has passed away.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"For those with dark hearts looking for the edgier side of paranormal fiction, this will be something to stay up with at night. (Anthology/paranormal. 14 & up)"
The paranormal trio of Gratton, Stiefvater and Yovanoff here translate their collective writings from their blog,
Merry Sisters of Fate, into a collection of stories that feature Nordic mythology, murderers and secrets.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
"An auspicious, thought-provoking series opener. (Science fiction/romance. 12 & up)"
The husband-wife team behind the Animorphs series returns with the first installment of an entertaining saga that pits smart teens against high-tech evildoers and bionic skullduggery.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
"For computer-savvy kids who like to think. (Science fiction. 13 & up)"
The near future's oppressive copyright laws criminalize creativity in the name of protecting it.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
"A touching story. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
Samantha feels so guilty after her kiss actually kills a boy that she ends her champion swimming career.
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