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SEPT. 27, 2011
A grand tale skillfully updated and tightened up, this should win the hearts of a new generation. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2011
This debut picture-book offering from Dunklee and Forsythe is close enough to perfect in its tone, pacing and interplay... Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2011
Fans will celebrate; aliens will quiver in fright. (Graphic fiction. 7-14) Full review >
OCT. 1, 2011
Readers with great expectations will find them fully satisfied by this tongue-in-cheek romp through a historic public House... Full review >
FEB. 1, 2011
NOV. 29, 2011
This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes Full review >
AUG. 30, 2011
There’s even a happy ending of sorts, as characters adapt and keep going, fortified by the knowledge that they “were more... Full review >
MAY 1, 2011
Spectacularly and convincingly inventive, assured and wholly spellbinding: one of the most impressive debuts in years. Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2011
Characteristically provocative gothic comedy, with sublime undertones. (Autobiographical fiction. 11-13) Full review >
SEPT. 20, 2011
A tour of subatomic physics that dazzles like the stars. Full review >
OCT. 3, 2011
A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn’t ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers’ appetite for more: Yes,... Full review >
SEPT. 19, 2011
This outstanding, emotionally resonant effort will appeal to middle-grade readers. Full review >
AUG. 1, 2011
Thoughtful, scary and captivating. Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2011
NOV. 1, 2011
A slim, somber classic. Full review >
MAY 10, 2011
An excellent study, taking a tiny instant of modern history and giving it specific weight, depth and meaning. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2011
Elegiac, mature and nostalgic—a fine evocation of childhood, and of days irretrievably past. Full review >
OCT. 13, 2011
Sheer delight. Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2011
MAY 10, 2011
MAY 4, 2011
Grace and joy for all ages and almost any faith. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2011
SEPT. 15, 2011
A life story that consistently charms with candor and the seasoned wit of a master storyteller who’s certainly been around... Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2011
A memorable gallery of humanity (and its outliers). (Picture book. 6-9) Full review >
APRIL 4, 2011
OCT. 4, 2011
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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