FICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2009
"Exciting, original update of the ripping-yarns formula."
Allen (
Slaves of the Shinar, 2007) sends the 14-year-old son of Chinese immigrants into the western territories of post–Civil War America.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2009
"From a thematic perspective the collection is a bit of a mess; from a writing perspective it's excellent. (introduction, contributor biographies) (Anthology. 13 & up)"
Noyes's latest anthology (Gothic!, 2007) showcases freaks, once a celebrated standard in traveling shows and theater.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2009
"The fun is in guessing at the truth while always hoping for his success. (Historical fiction. 8-12)"
An unnamed young lad, called a guttersnipe and clearly an urchin with few resources except his considerable wits, recounts recent events to an unknown audience he calls "Sir."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2007
"Haas's best yet for older readers. (Historical fiction. 12-14)"
When aptly named Phin Chase witnesses a murder in brutal Pennsylvania coal country in 1875, he knows at once he'll be blamed.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2006
"Only the romantic plot line, not developed as richly as the rest of the thoroughly compelling tale, weakens the offering. (Fiction. 12-15)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2004
"A rich, challenging poetry experience. (Poetry. YA)"
In 29 taut, free-verse poems, Janeczko describes the Barnum & Bailey Circus fire in Hartford, Connecticut.
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