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MARCH 1, 2012
Though this novel begs inevitable thematic comparisons to John Green's The Fault in Our Stars (2012), it stands on its own... Full review >
AUG. 28, 2012
This one goes to the head of the class. Full review >
APRIL 3, 2012
If you haven’t discovered this series yet, get going; if you’re already a fan, why are you even reading this review? (Urban... Full review >
AUG. 7, 2012
Pulse-pounding thrills leavened with laughter. Full review >
JUNE 1, 2012
As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts. Full review >
DEC. 11, 2012
The exactly right conclusion eschews easy resolution, though there’s plenty of hope as they flounder into the future. Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
Fearlessly foul, this consistently comical series should be required reading for all teenage boys and anyone else with a... Full review >
AUG. 7, 2012
Though hamstrung by a depressingly chick-lit-y cover, this total-immersion emotional experience is one readers will both... Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
Tart, funny and fast-moving, with a touch of rueful realism and a lot of heart. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
Readers will learn much about the war in Afghanistan even as they cheer on this feisty protagonist. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
An uplifting story that convincingly celebrates the power of perseverance. Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for preteens and teens, a surefire hit. Full review >
MARCH 1, 2012
While in the end there are some plotlines left untied in slice-of-life fashion, the bittersweet resolution of the main... Full review >
JAN. 10, 2012
Green seamlessly bridges the gap between the present and the existential, and readers will need more than one box of tissues... Full review >
OCT. 9, 2012
An uncommon (to say the least) coming-of-age, retraced with well-deserved pride but not self-aggrandizement, and as... Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
Simply lovely. Full review >
JAN. 1, 2012
A superb offering—and therefore a shame that its cover design of a boy and girl in a clinch makes it look like a run-of-the... Full review >
OCT. 16, 2012
Aside from the too-anxious-to-eat valorization, fresh as a daisy and sharp as a tack. Full review >
FEB. 28, 2012
Readers will definitely want to have, know or be Maggie’s brothers—but she herself proves to be no slouch when it comes to... Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
B95 is a 4-ounce, robin-sized shorebird, a red knot of the subspecies rufa. Each February he joins a flock that lifts off... Full review >
APRIL 12, 2012
Rich in voice, humor and dazzling imagery, studded with edgy ideas and wildly original, this multicultural mashup—like its... Full review >
AUG. 28, 2012
A wonderfully crafted and deeply satisfying novel, full of detail that provides texture and meaning. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
Deeply moving and fast-paced, this life-affirming effort is a worthy addition to the bookshelves of sturdy readers. Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
Astrid's parents moved both her and her sister away from their New York City home years ago to a small town symbolically... Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
Prescient writing, fully developed characters and completely, tragically believable situations elevate this sad, gripping... Full review >
FEB. 16, 2012
Hauntingly beautiful. Full review >
JAN. 17, 2012
A dark journey well worth taking—engrossing, disturbing, illuminating. Full review >
SEPT. 4, 2012
An astonishing, wrenching achievement. Full review >
AUG. 28, 2012
An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2012
A smart and rewarding ode to literature. Full review >
AUG. 21, 2012
Intense, keenly insightful, nuanced and affecting. Full review >
JUNE 19, 2012
This smart, stylish series opener raises the bar for paranormal fiction, leaving readers impatient for the next installment. Full review >
MARCH 5, 2012
A story that, like Finley, expresses a lot in relatively few words. Full review >
FEB. 1, 2012
OCT. 16, 2012
Though the portrayal of Rob’s deteriorating mental state is raw and often uncomfortable, in the end, the honest, uncensored... Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
This book won't make readers proud to be Jewish. It will make them proud to be a pool player in a porkpie hat, a tattooed... Full review >
AUG. 14, 2012
Far more than a summer romance, this is a tribute to those left behind. Full review >
FEB. 21, 2012
Meticulous pacing and finely nuanced characters underpin the author's gift for affecting prose that illuminates the... Full review >
JAN. 2, 2012
Yes, many teens face more compelling problems than those of a smart, attractive daughter of affluent and loving, if... Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
The magic is entirely pragmatic; the impossible, extraordinarily true. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2012
Brava! Full review >
FEB. 21, 2012
APRIL 1, 2012
The issue is seldom front and center in books for teens, but Vivian refuses to falsify or avoid the uncomfortable realities... Full review >
MARCH 13, 2012
No simple coming-out story, this many-layered effort is gritty, warm and ultimately hopeful. Full review >
FEB. 2, 2012
A moving, honest and hopeful story. (Fiction. 14 & up) Full review >
FEB. 1, 2012
Heartbreakingly honest. Full review >
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