CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"A guaranteed "Cowabunga!" (Picture book. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 8, 2012
"Hilarious, laugh-out-loud fun for middle-grade readers. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Justin tries to convince himself that, in spite of his well-earned nickname, he is not a worried kid anymore and that summer vacation means that there is absolutely nothing to worry about.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 22, 2012
"Children who gawp at dinosaur exhibits will realize a new appreciation for those who devote their lives to finding and resurrecting extraordinary animals from eons past. And who doesn't love T. rex? (author's note, bibliography) (Informational picture book. 7-11)"
Presenting Barnum Brown, who, from the time he was named for circus impresario P.T., was destined to do unusual, important things.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"A worthy addition to the foster-family shelf. (Fiction. 10-14) "
Sent to a foster home after a beating from her stepfather, eighth-grader Carley Connors learns about a different kind of family life, first resisting and then resisting having to leave the loving, loyal Murphys.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 10, 2012
"This improbable plot and spunky protagonist are appealing bait for a heartfelt, memorable story. (Fiction. 8-13)"
Most kids can pucker up a fish face, but Indie Lee Chickory can make specific ones like wounded mackerel, flat haddock and trout pout, earning her the label of fish freak of Plumtown.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 10, 2012
"Readers may find they never want to leave Tupelo Landing. (Mystery. 10-14)"
What do you get when you combine
Because of Winn-Dixie's heart with the mystery and action of
Holes? You get an engaging, spirit-lifting and unforgettable debut for young readers.
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