INDIE
Released: April 12, 2012
"Roman charms with an imaginative, whimsical picture book that will entertain even the oldest pirates."
Debut author Roman pens a picture book about an imaginative boy who transforms his bed and stuffed animals into props for a marvelous pirate adventure.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 27, 2012
"All the fun of a children's book, coupled with the razor-sharp wit and potent insight that seasoned readers crave."
Magnusson's debut YA fantasy follows a young boy's flight from the wrath of bullies, taking him to another world from which there may be no escape.
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INDIE
Released: June 23, 2010
"Middle-grade readers (boys especially): Don't dillydally; grab this nearly flawless book."
In the first book of debut author Copus' planned series, a boy and his grandmother travel back in time to hobnob with marauding pirates in search of hidden treasure.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 10, 2012
"A compelling mix of action, drama and love."
Gray's (
A Delightful Arrangement, 2011, etc.) young-adult novel offers a unique twist on a classic.
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INDIE
Released:
"A wonderful confidence-booster for kids at home and school."
INDIE
Released: Jan. 17, 2012
"An impressive story about a girl whose courage transforms a town."
Nine-year-old author Ricketts (
Where Are the Animals, 2010) returns with the adventure of Lyla Lyte, a young girl who rescues books from obscurity.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 10, 2011
"Charming critters in collage and poetry for people of all ages."
Not your standard children's poetry book, this illustrated collection offers sounds and scenes to savor for ages 3 and up.
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INDIE
Released: May 26, 2012
"Clarity, engaging characters, and a surprise or two make for a delightful tale for young readers."
A boy's summer with his grumpy grandfather turns into a fun adventure on an island in the Pacific Northwest in this contemporary middle-grade novel.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
"Lifelong equestrian Hambleton makes an impressive outing as a first-time author of juvenile fiction, weaving her knowledge and love of horses, horsemanship and the world of competitive racing into a moving narrative that will keep fellow horse-loving readers of any age enthralled."
An outstanding debut novel for young people by retired amateur steeplechase jockey Hambleton, who uses her knowledge of horses and the equestrian world to tell of the tragedies and triumphs that befall a thoroughbred racehorse—from the horse's point of view.
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INDIE
Released: July 26, 2012
"A sci-fi novel that soars along with a teenage heroine whose imperfections help make her believable and endearing."
A 17-year-old pilot with a history of crashing her craft holds a planet's fate in her hands when a human settlement on Mars runs low on food.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 15, 2011
"One of life's most important lessons is at the heart of this refreshingly original story; adults as well as elementary-age children will benefit from Alto's journey to find time."
After squandering almost all of his time, 10-year-old Alto Quack sets off on a desperate journey to find the Emperor of Time and beg for some more in this inventive children's story.
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INDIE
Released: May 1, 2009
"The bighearted Yellow Umbrella discovers unexpected poignancy at a depth deeper than that of most children's books."
Author and artist Dunn turns an everyday object--a yellow umbrella--into a touching tale about the joy of giving selflessly and how small acts of compassion can transcend cultural boundaries.
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