BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Best Children's Books of 2012: Fantasy & Science Fiction (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 7, 2012

COLD CEREAL

by Adam Rex

"A massive explosion at the end only sets that evil scheme back a bit; stay tuned for further strange and exhilarating developments. (Fantasy. 11-13)"

A motley assortment of human experimental subjects and faerie exiles take on a New Jersey cereal company run by eldritch management for nefarious purposes. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 31, 2012

HADES: LORD OF THE DEAD

by George O'Connor, illustrated by George O'Connor

"An outstanding addition to a first-rate series. (notes, study questions, resource lists) (Graphic mythology. 8-14)"

A tempestuous mother-daughter relationship makes up the centerpiece of O'Connor's latest carefully researched and simultaneously fresh and funny Olympian portrait. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 17, 2012

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN

by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao

"Utterly believable, this bittersweet story, complete with an author's note identifying the real Ivan, will inspire a new generation of advocates. (author's note) (Fiction. 8-12)"

How Ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage. Read full book review >