• TEEN

    THE ISLE OF BLOOD

    SEPT. 13, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE ISLE OF BLOOD

by Rick Yancey

He deftly blurs lines between science and the supernatural, and what results is a long, dark-night-of-the-soul journey for... Full review >

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    QUEEN OF HEARTS

    AUG. 2, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

QUEEN OF HEARTS

by Martha Brooks

It's a testament to Brooks' fine and empathetic writing (Mistik Lake, 2007, etc.) that she's able to bring vividly and... Full review >

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    LIFE: AN EXPLODED DIAGRAM

    OCT. 1, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LIFE: AN EXPLODED DIAGRAM

by Mal Peet

Sophisticated teens and adults will appreciate this subtle yet powerful exposition of the far-reaching implications of war Full review >

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  • TEEN

    BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY

    MARCH 22, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY

by Ruta Sepetys

Sepetys’ flowing prose gently carries readers through the crushing tragedy of this tale that needs telling. Full review >

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    BOOTLEG

    MAY 24, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BOOTLEG

by Karen Blumenthal

An informative, insightful account of a fascinating period of American history. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    BLACK & WHITE

    NOV. 1, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BLACK & WHITE

by Larry Dane Brimner

A clean, graphically interesting design abets a well-researched, engaging narrative that contributes a more nuanced view of... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    WHITE CROW

    JULY 5, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHITE CROW

by Marcus Sedgwick

Wickedly macabre and absolutely terrifying. (Horror. 14 & up) Full review >

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