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CHILDREN'S
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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THE CASE OF THE DEADLY DESPERADOSA rich vein of wisdom runs through this highly entertaining, swashbuckling series debut. 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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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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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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THE DOGS OF WINTERby Bobbie Pyron
Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable. Full review >
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SHADOW ON THE MOUNTAINby Margi Preus
A morally satisfying page turner. Full review >
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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF JOHN SMITH, JR., AKA HOUDINIIn the end, Houdini realizes that writing has changed him and altered his perspective on people and life. Readers will feel... Full review >
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THREE TIMES LUCKYReaders may find they never want to leave Tupelo Landing. 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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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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THE MIGHTY MISS MALONEDeza is one great heroine in her own right, a fitting literary companion to Bud Caldwell. Full review >
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THE IMPOSSIBLE RESCUEOutstanding nonfiction writing that makes history come alive. Full review >
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CARDBOARDby Doug TenNapel & illustrated by Doug TenNapel
Utterly brilliant Full review >
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NEVER TRUST A TIGERretold by Lari Don & illustrated by Melanie Williamson
An excellent addition to both the folk tale genre and the early-reader shelf. Full review >
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