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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 9, 2010
Kirkus Star FRANKIE PICKLE AND THE PINE RUN 3000
by Eric Wight, illustrated by Eric Wight
"High-energy graphic illustrations keep this race on course and provide the perfect dose of humor for new readers, especially boys, who will identify with Frankie and admire his patient father. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Gentlemen, start your engines. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2009
DORK DIARIES: TALES FROM A NOT-SO-FABULOUS LIFE
by Rachel Renee Russell
"Nikki's ultimate realization that she needs to be true to herself comes across as genuine rather than contrived, however, so despite its modern trappings, Nikki's journey of self-discovery will appeal to preadolescent readers struggling to find their places in the world. (Fiction. 9-13)"
When her father barters enrollment in a prestigious private school in exchange for his bug-extermination services, Nikki suddenly finds her life in turmoil. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2009
Kirkus Star DRAGONBREATH
by Ursula Vernon, illustrated by Ursula Vernon
"Danny D's first outing will leave readers in stitches—and on tenterhooks waiting for the next one, which, according to a preview, will feature ninja frogs. (Fantasy. 8-11)"
Young everydragon Danny Dragonbreath hasn't quite caught the knack of breathing fire yet, but he sure knows how to have adventures—or at least to inflict them on Wendell, his peace-loving iguana buddy. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2009
MAX DISASTER #1: ALIEN ERASER TO THE RESCUE
by Marissa Moss, illustrated by Marissa Moss

In these retooled versions of Max's Logbook (2003) and Max's Mystical Logbook (2004), Moss discards the graph-paper backgrounds, expands the role of a small green pencil-topper that is (at least in the young narrator's mind) a visitor from space with telepathic powers and remixes lightly revised text and art. Read full book review >
Cover art for MAGIC PICKLE AND THE PLANET OF THE GRAPES
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2008
MAGIC PICKLE AND THE PLANET OF THE GRAPES
by Scott Morse, illustrated by Scott Morse
"Readers will be smirkin' at the exploits of this gherkin. (Fantasy. 9-11)"
When the whole planet's in a dilly of a dilemma, who ya gonna call? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2007
ELLIE MCDOODLE: HAVE PEN, WILL TRAVEL
by Ruth McNally Barshaw, illustrated by Ruth McNally Barshaw
"Full of maps, wilderness-survival tips and instructions for counting out rhymes and group games, as well as for making an automatic spitball machine, this will be an agreeable summer read. (Graphic fiction. 8-11)"
Forced to go camping in northern Michigan with her three cousins and younger brother, 11-year-old Ellie keeps a copiously illustrated record of the experience, documenting her dislike for the family and the situation, as well as her growing enjoyment by the end of the week. Read full book review >