• TEEN

    FRIENDS WITH BOYS

    FEB. 28, 2012

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

FRIENDS WITH BOYS

by Faith Erin Hicks & illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks

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 >

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  • TEEN

    DESERT ANGEL

    OCT. 25, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DESERT ANGEL

by Charlie Price

In a keenly evoked California desert setting, Angel desperately seeks to escape. Inadvertently, she finds help with a group... Full review >

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    MY NAME IS MINA

    OCT. 11, 2011

CHILDREN'S

MY NAME IS MINA

by David Almond

A fascinating, if breathless ramble through the cosmos. Full review >

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    WONDER

    FEB. 14, 2012

CHILDREN'S

WONDER

by R.J. Palacio

A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE MASTERWORK OF A PAINTING ELEPHANT

    OCT. 11, 2011

CHILDREN'S

THE MASTERWORK OF A PAINTING ELEPHANT

by Michelle Cuevas & illustrated by Ed Young

A touching, singular story of a painting elephant and the boy he lovingly fosters. Full review >

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