• CHILDREN'S

    WONDERSTRUCK

    SEPT. 13, 2011

CHILDREN'S

WONDERSTRUCK

by Brian Selznick illustrated by Brian Selznick

Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE UNFORGOTTEN COAT

    SEPT. 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

THE UNFORGOTTEN COAT

by Frank Cottrell Boyce photographed by Carl Hunter Clare Heney

Chingis explains to their teacher that little Nergui’s hat must stay on, like a hunting eagle’s hood. Such casual references... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE FREEDOM MAZE

    NOV. 15, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE FREEDOM MAZE

by Delia Sherman

Multilayered, compassionate and thought-provoking, a timely read on the sesquicentennial of America’s Civil War. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    INSIDE OUT & BACK AGAIN

    FEB. 22, 2011

CHILDREN'S

INSIDE OUT & BACK AGAIN

by Thanhhà Lai

In her not-to-be-missed debut, Lai evokes a distinct time and place and presents a complex, realistic heroine whom readers... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE FIRES BENEATH THE SEA

    MAY 1, 2011

  • CHILDREN'S

    LIESL & PO

    OCT. 4, 2011

CHILDREN'S

LIESL & PO

by Lauren Oliver & illustrated by Kei Acedera

In her first work for middle-grade readers, the versatile Oliver (Before I Fall, 2010, and Delirium, 2011) deftly creates... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SILVER BOWL

    JUNE 21, 2011

CHILDREN'S

THE SILVER BOWL

by Diane Stanley

A most worthy and enjoyable entry in the “feisty female” fantasy genre. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MOON PIE

    NOV. 8, 2011

CHILDREN'S

MOON PIE

by Simon Mason

Love conquers all in this big-hearted and heartbreaking story of Martha, Tug and their errant father who, in time, stops... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    HOUND DOG TRUE

    SEPT. 19, 2011

CHILDREN'S

HOUND DOG TRUE

by Linda Urban

This outstanding, emotionally resonant effort will appeal to middle-grade readers. Full review >

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