New & Notable Books for Teens: October 2012 (page 3)

Cover art for THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH FAIRYLAND AND LED THE REVELS THERE

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 2, 2012

THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH FAIRYLAND AND LED THE REVELS THERE

by Catherynne M. Valente, illustrated by Ana Juan

"Heartless September sprouts a heart during this remarkable, awesome journey. (Fantasy. 10-14)"

In this sequel to The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (2011), heroine September embarks on another quest, this time to Fairyland-Below, where her shadow rules as queen. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2012

PINNED

by Sharon G. Flake

"An uplifting story that convincingly celebrates the power of perseverance. (Fiction. 14 & up)"

Two unlikely teens find a connection despite the reluctance of one and the vastly different life obstacles they confront. Read full book review >

Cover art for THE GIANT AND HOW HE HUMBUGGED AMERICA

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2012

THE GIANT AND HOW HE HUMBUGGED AMERICA

by Jim Murphy

"After reading this fascinating story, young people will appreciate the old expression, spawned by this very hoax, "There's a sucker born every minute." (research notes, source notes, bibliography, photo credits, index) (Nonfiction. 10-14)"

When a stone giant is found on a farm in upstate New York, William Newell sees the chance to get rich quickly. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2012

MY NAME IS PARVANA

by Deborah Ellis

"Readers will learn much about the war in Afghanistan even as they cheer on this feisty protagonist. (author's note) (Fiction. 11 & up)"

In a follow-up that turns the Breadwinner Trilogy into a quartet, 15-year-old Parvana is imprisoned and interrogated as a suspected terrorist in Afghanistan. Read full book review >

BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

New & Notable Books for Teens: October 2012 (page 3)