CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 16, 2012
"A rich vein of wisdom runs through this highly entertaining, swashbuckling series debut. (1862 map of Virginia City, glossary) (Historical fiction. 10-14)"
Twelve-year-old P.K. "Pinky" Pinkerton was born with a poker face--he can't show or read emotion--but it's not until he lands in Nevada Territory's silver-mining country that he comes to terms with the hand he's dealt.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 10, 2012
"Readers may find they never want to leave Tupelo Landing. (Mystery. 10-14)"
What do you get when you combine
Because of Winn-Dixie's heart with the mystery and action of
Holes? You get an engaging, spirit-lifting and unforgettable debut for young readers.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012
"Original and winning. (Fiction. 10-14)"
A seventh-grade boy who is coping with social and economic issues moves into a new apartment building, where he makes friends with an over-imaginative home-schooled boy and his eccentric family.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 28, 2012
"Schlitz's prose is perfect in every stitch, and readers will savor each word. (Historical fantasy. 9-13)"
Two orphans, a witch and a girl who laughs at death: Each shares the lens of protagonist in Newbery winner Schlitz's fully satisfying gothic novel.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
"Outstanding nonfiction writing that makes history come alive. (source notes, bibliography, photography credits, index) (Nonfiction. 10 & up) "
Sandler brings to life an extraordinary true adventure tale set on the treacherous Arctic terrain.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 23, 2012
"Fans of the Series of Unfortunate Events will be in heaven picking out tidbit references to the tridecalogy, but readers who've yet to delve into that well of sadness will have no problem enjoying this weird and witty yarn. (Mystery. 8-12)"
