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Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"A fantasy that will satisfy fans of Velmans' previous work as well as new readers, budding scientists in particular."
In this sequel to her middle-school-age novel Isabel of the Whales (2006), Velmans flips the script and features a whale that turns into a boy.
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INDIE
Released: July 26, 2011
"An absolutely wonderful debut with the potential to become a YA classic."
In a modern take on both Kafka and T.H. White, a young girl learns about life as a human by spending time in her pet ferret's world.
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INDIE
Released: July 14, 2011
"A quirky, entertaining tale for ages 6 to 11, interwoven with humor, real-world information about animal behavior and compassion for animals who must survive the daily challenges that nature throws at them--and the consequences of human endeavor."
Israeli author Samos mixes real-life animal lore into a colorful tale of woodland creatures banding together when humankind encroaches on their forest home.
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INDIE
Released: May 5, 2011
"The wobbly science of its premise notwithstanding, this is a fascinating, enjoyable sci-fi yarn."
In this postapocalyptic science-fiction allegory, diminutive tribal humans share the world, and a deeply intertwined society, with hordes of insects.
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INDIE
Released: May 4, 2011
"A moving, effective tale that urges readers to place greater importance on environmental conservation."
INDIE
Released: April 16, 2011
"An entertaining oater that's also a subtle study in understated manliness."
Horse racing is a nail-biting proposition--especially in the bandit-infested Old California of this tense Western.
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INDIE
Released: April 8, 2011
"A welcome addition to the canine canon for young readers."
All dogs may not go to heaven, but MacKenzie and her friends--loyal and kindhearted pups--earn their places in Haven by standing up for justice, even when it gets them in mortal trouble.
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INDIE
Released: March 11, 2011
"An intriguing science fiction adventure with a message that becomes heavy-handed at times."
In LaMora's didactic science fiction thriller, an aimless peace officer on a mission to rescue two children from a war-torn planet finds himself on a journey of personal transformation.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 1, 2010
"While the story is light on plot, it is an entertaining, light-hearted tale that reinforces man's remarkably close relationship with dogs."
