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New & Notable Books for Teens, December 2011 (page 2)

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Cover art for THE CRAZY THINGS GIRLS DO FOR LOVE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 13, 2011
THE CRAZY THINGS GIRLS DO FOR LOVE
by Dyan Sheldon
"Plenty of witty merriment for all high-school social sets. (Chick-lit comedy. 12-18)"
Superior comic writing combined with a major snark factor turns this full-on chick-lit outing into major fun. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 15, 2011
Kirkus Star THE GOLDEN ASS
illustrated by T. Motley, adapted by M.D. Usher
"An entertaining romp, even without the raunchy bits. (afterword) (Classic. 11-14) "
A faithful (if relatively clean) version of the world's oldest surviving complete novel, written "for librarians, teachers, scholars, and extremely intelligent children," according to the afterword. Read full book review >
Cover art for LOVE & LEFTOVERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 27, 2011
LOVE & LEFTOVERS
by Sarah Tregay
"A verse novel with real depth to accompany all that white space. (Fiction. 12 & up)"
A girl cheats on her boyfriend, regrets it and writes it all in poems in this new verse novel. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 27, 2011
EVERY OTHER DAY
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
"Some good thrills. (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
Dial up the suspense in this series opener about a girl superhero who battles monsters. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 27, 2011
Kirkus Star THE SECRET SISTERHOOD OF HEARTBREAKERS
by Lynn Weingarten
"An exciting and inspirational must-read that begs a sequel. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up)"
High-school temptresses wield magic to emancipate a lovelorn girl from her pain in this finely wrought tale. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 27, 2011
Kirkus Star WHY WE BROKE UP
by Daniel Handler, illustrated by Maira Kalman
"A poignant, exhilarating tale of a love affair gone to the dogs. (Romance. 14 & up)"
A toy truck, bottle caps, rose petals, a cookbook and a box full of other seemingly unobtrusive mementos are dumped on the doorstep of Ed Slaterton by his ex-girlfriend, Min. Their unlikely romance lasted just over a month. Read full book review >