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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 10, 2006
ROSY COLE’S MEMOIR EXPLOSION: A HEARTBREAKING STORY ABOUT LOSING FRIENDS, ANNOYING FAMILY, AND RUINING ROMANCE
by Sheila Greenwald
"Sweet and fun and remarkably timely given the current spate of faux memoirs. (Fiction. 7-10)"
The assignment on the chalkboard is to write about the most interesting person in your family, but what if you are the most interesting person? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2006
THE SLOPPY COPY SLIPUP
by DyAnne DiSalvo
"Supporting an atmosphere for creative writing, DiSalvo developed fun-loving characters and a well-paced plot with her usual aplomb. (Fiction. 7-9)"
As Brian Higman, alias the Big Hig, tells it, he's due a detention, because he can't turn in his English homework to "The General," his fourth-grade teacher Miss Fromme. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2005
LILY B. ON THE BRINK OF LOVE
by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
"Heartwarming and funny, with supporting characters who are just as cleverly constructed as the heroine. (Fiction. 9-14)"
Future world-famous writer Lily Blennerhassett is on the brink of success. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2003
Kirkus Star SAHARA SPECIAL
by Esmé Raji Codell
"An absolutely lovely debut for children from the author of Educating Esmé (1999). (Fiction. 10-14)"
Sahara Jones really is Sahara Special. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2001
Kirkus Star LOVE THAT DOG
by Sharon Creech
"This really special triumph is bound to be widely discussed by teachers and writers, and widely esteemed by Creech's devoted readers. (Fiction/poetry. 9-13)"
Versatile Newbery Medalist Creech (A Fine, Fine School, p. 862, etc.) continues to explore new writing paths with her latest, written as free verse from the viewpoint of a middle-school boy named Jack. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW I BECAME A WRITER AND OGGIE LEARNED TO DRIVE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2001
HOW I BECAME A WRITER AND OGGIE LEARNED TO DRIVE
by Janet Taylor Lisle

Eleven-year-old Archie habitually protects and insulates little brother Oggie, who is overcome with uncontrollable shivering when frightened, and given to hiding from the school bully in a closet. Read full book review >