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THE FLINT HEARTby Katherine Paterson & John Paterson & illustrated by John Rocco
A grand tale skillfully updated and tightened up, this should win the hearts of a new generation. Full review >
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MY NAME IS ELIZABETH!by Annika Dunklee & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe
This debut picture-book offering from Dunklee and Forsythe is close enough to perfect in its tone, pacing and interplay... Full review >
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BINKY UNDER PRESSUREby Ashley Spires & illustrated by Ashley Spires
Fans will celebrate; aliens will quiver in fright. (Graphic fiction. 7-14) Full review >
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THE CHESHIRE CHEESE CATby Carmen Agra Deedy & Randall Wright & illustrated by Barry Moser
Readers with great expectations will find them fully satisfied by this tongue-in-cheek romp through a historic public House... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
LEGENDby Marie Lu
This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE LEFTOVERSby Tom Perrotta
There’s even a happy ending of sorts, as characters adapt and keep going, fortified by the knowledge that they “were more... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
THE QUANTUM THIEFSpectacularly and convincingly inventive, assured and wholly spellbinding: one of the most impressive debuts in years. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
DEAD END IN NORVELTby Jack Gantos
Characteristically provocative gothic comedy, with sublime undertones. (Autobiographical fiction. 11-13) Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
KNOCKING ON HEAVEN'S DOORby Lisa Randall
A tour of subatomic physics that dazzles like the stars. Full review >
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THE INQUISITOR'S APPRENTICEby Chris Moriarty & illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer
A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn’t ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers’ appetite for more: Yes,... Full review >
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HOUND DOG TRUEby Linda Urban
This outstanding, emotionally resonant effort will appeal to middle-grade readers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
MISFITby Jon Skovron
Thoughtful, scary and captivating. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >HISTORY
IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTSby Erik Larson
An excellent study, taking a tiny instant of modern history and giving it specific weight, depth and meaning. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE CAT'S TABLEElegiac, mature and nostalgic—a fine evocation of childhood, and of days irretrievably past. Full review >
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SECRETS AT SEAby Richard Peck illustrated by Kelly Murphy
Sheer delight. Full review >
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BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOONretold by Katherine Paterson & illustrated by Pamela Dalton
Grace and joy for all ages and almost any faith. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
LUCKY BRUCEA life story that consistently charms with candor and the seasoned wit of a master storyteller who’s certainly been around... Full review >
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PEOPLEby Blexbolex & illustrated by Blexbolex
A memorable gallery of humanity (and its outliers). (Picture book. 6-9) Full review >
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LIESL & POby Lauren Oliver & illustrated by Kei Acedera
In her first work for middle-grade readers, the versatile Oliver (Before I Fall, 2010, and Delirium, 2011) deftly creates... Full review >
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