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OCT. 1, 2011
Elegiac, mature and nostalgic—a fine evocation of childhood, and of days irretrievably past. Full review >
OCT. 25, 2011
Orwellian dystopia, sci-fi, the modern world (terrorism, drugs, apathy, pop novels)—all blend in this dreamlike, strange and... Full review >
OCT. 11, 2011
AUG. 30, 2011
MARCH 1, 2011
Gripping and insightful. Full review >
MARCH 8, 2011
After initially disdaining a career in food as one devoid of “meaning and purpose,” she finds both here. Full review >
NOV. 1, 2011
A slim, somber classic. Full review >
NOV. 8, 2011
OCT. 25, 2011
FEB. 28, 2011
A striking, eloquent account of growing up poor and of the making of a writer. Full review >
SEPT. 6, 2011
A valiant effort to explain and make peace with war’s awesome consequences for human beings. Full review >
SEPT. 7, 2011
A promising debut—and one guaranteed to draw attention, for it commanded an unusually big advance and will likely be pushed... Full review >
NOV. 1, 2011
JULY 25, 2011
An elegant, pithy performance by a first-time novelist who couldn’t seem more familiar with his characters or territory. Full review >
MARCH 8, 2011
A compassionate, mystical take on the real price of war. Full review >
SEPT. 2, 2011
Upon finishing, readers might be tempted to start again, not wanting to let it go. Full review >
JAN. 20, 2011
A fresh look at the Iraq war as it plays out on the domestic front. Full review >
OCT. 24, 2011
Perry, a senior in high school, is focused on three things: his internship at his father’s law office, playing guitar and,... Full review >
MARCH 22, 2011
Sepetys’ flowing prose gently carries readers through the crushing tragedy of this tale that needs telling. Full review >
NOV. 29, 2011
This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes Full review >
SEPT. 27, 2011
A poignant tribute to the life and talent of Siobhan Dowd and an astonishing exploration of fear. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2011
OCT. 1, 2011
Tales range across space and time, from ancient Rome (sort of; M.T. Anderson takes history, adds a few gears and delivers a... Full review >
OCT. 4, 2011
Although Janie’s narration loses some of its charm and humor as the adventure escalates, its blend of history, culture and... Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2011
A story rife with unusual honesty and hope. 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 >
SEPT. 27, 2011
A grand tale skillfully updated and tightened up, this should win the hearts of a new generation. Full review >
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 >
AUG. 30, 2011
A satisfying blend of fantasy, adventure story, eco-fable and political satire with broad appeal; especially recommended for... Full review >
SEPT. 27, 2011
A somber, sepia-toned bear longs for his missing hat and questions a series of forest animals about its whereabouts. While... Full review >
AUG. 1, 2011
Here’s how this story ends: The king and the sorceress fall in love and live happily ever after. And this is a surprise,... Full review >
MARCH 16, 2011
OCT. 11, 2011
Ideal for bedtime, this will shine on through repeat readings. Full review >
NOV. 1, 2011
Utterly charming, and informative, to boot; readers brought up on a diet of rhymes, bright colors and adorable fluffy... Full review >
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