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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
Kirkus Star THE LAST DAYS
by Scott Westerfeld
"Less startling and revelatory than Peeps; a broader, lateral look at the same world, with suspense, touches of humor and eminently appealing characters. (Fantasy. YA)"
Five new first-person perspectives replace Cal's heated singular voice from Peeps (2005) in this continued thriller about an ancient vampire-spawning parasite and its role in saving civilization. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 23, 2006
Kirkus Star NICK AND NORAH’S INFINITE PLAYLIST
by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
"Sensual and full of texture. (Fiction. YA)"
The wattage goes way up as two of the bright lights of contemporary writing for teens come together for an incandescent he said/she said night of storytelling. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2004
ROCK STAR, SUPERSTAR
by Blake Nelson
"Grabber historical fiction. (Fiction. YA)"
Music permeates Eric's life, including his current group, Mad Skillz, a cover band playing school dances in Portland, Oregon, in the 80s. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2003
FAT KID RULES THE WORLD
by K.L. Going
"The strong language and themes make this a raw, yet immensely likable tale for older teens. (Fiction. YA)"
Curt MacCrae, a semi-homeless, blond ferret of a boy and guitar genius, saves big Troy Billings from leaping to a splattering demise in front of the F train. Read full book review >