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THE ONE AND ONLY IVANby Katherine Applegate illustrated by Patricia Castelao
Utterly believable, this bittersweet story, complete with an author’s note identifying the real Ivan, will inspire a new... Full review >
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SPLENDORS AND GLOOMSSchlitz’s prose is perfect in every stitch, and readers will savor each word. Full review >
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THE VENGEKEEP PROPHECIESby Brian Farrey & illustrated by Brett Helquist
Bangers! (Fantasy. 8-12) Full review >
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ON THE DAY I DIEDLight on explicit grue but well endowed with macabre detail and leavening dashes of humor. Full review >
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IN A GLASS GRIMMLYby Adam Gidwitz
Not so much a set of retellings as a creative romp through traditional and tradition-based story-scapes, compulsively... Full review >
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LEGENDS OF ZITA THE SPACEGIRLby Ben Hatke & illustrated by Ben Hatke
Imaginative and utterly bewitching. Full review >
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HADESby George O'Connor & illustrated by George O'Connor
An outstanding addition to a first-rate series. Full review >
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THE SPINDLERSby Lauren Oliver & illustrated by Iacopo Bruno
Richly detailed, at times poetic, ultimately moving; a book to be puzzled over, enjoyed and, ideally, read aloud. Full review >
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COLD CEREALby Adam Rex
A massive explosion at the end only sets that evil scheme back a bit; stay tuned for further strange and exhilarating... Full review >
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CARDBOARDby Doug TenNapel & illustrated by Doug TenNapel
Utterly brilliant Full review >
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THE SEVEN TALES OF TRINKETThough it’s filled with incident, emotion, magic and adventure, what stands out most is Trinket’s clear voice and loving... Full review >
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INTO THE WOODSby J. Torres & illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks
Be prepared for young Sasquatch fans roaring for more. Full review >
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