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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 18, 2011
Kirkus Star UNDERGROUND
by Shane W. Evans, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
"Lengthier accounts of travel on the Underground Railroad abound, but few if any portray the experience with such compelling immediacy. (afterword) (Picture book. 5-9)"
Powerfully expressive imagery will sweep young viewers into this suspenseful journey along the Underground Railroad. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star I'M NOT.
by Pam Smallcomb, illustrated by Robert Weinstock

A timid, brown gator wearing a pink bow recounts all the things that her friend Evelyn, a bouncy, green gator, is where she is not: decorator, circus performer, explorer and snappy dresser (Evelyn wears Band-Aids with pearls!). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star YOUNG FREDLE
by Cynthia Voigt, illustrated by Louise Yates
"Expressive black-and-white spot art heightens the drama. (Animal fantasy. 8-12)"
Unexpectedly cast into alien territory, an inquisitive mouse discovers the world's an amazing place in this classic home-away-home tale. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star SNOW RABBIT, SPRING RABBIT
by Il Sung Na, illustrated by Il Sung Na
"Quiet winter wonders. (Picture book. 1-5)"
Falling snow and bare branches herald winter to everyone, including a rabbit who watches geese flying south, bears hibernating, turtles paddling to warm waters, sheep huddling, squirrels stacking acorns, deer foraging, frogs submerging and mice tunneling. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
by Beth Revis
"Wherever the series goes from here, this opener leaves an indelible imprint. (Science fiction. 14 & up)"
An unforgettable opening scene, in which Amy watches her parents climb into glass boxes to be agonizingly frozen alive and then submits to being frozen herself, launches this riveting thriller about space travel, secrets, murder and Realpolitik. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 4, 2011
Kirkus Star THE EDUCATION OF HAILEY KENDRICK
by Eileen Cook
"Cook has whipped up a real treat. (Chick lit. 14 & up)"
Ever since her mom was killed by a drunk driver, Hailey—rich, smart, pretty and popular—has specialized in avoiding risk. Read full book review >