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New and Notable Kids' Books for June

  • TEEN

    ANYA'S GHOST

    JUNE 7, 2011

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

ANYA'S GHOST

by Vera Brosgol & illustrated by Vera Brosgol

Anya feels out of place at her preppy private school; embarrassed by her Russian heritage, she has worked hard to lose her... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    DRAGON CASTLE

    JUNE 9, 2011

CHILDREN'S

DRAGON CASTLE

by Joseph Bruchac

The story recalls Lloyd Alexander at his wry, humane best; readers will be happy for every moment they spend at castle... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE ASCENSION

    JUNE 30, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE ASCENSION

by Michael Carroll

One of those rare sequels that exceed the first. (Adventure. 10-14) Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    PRUDENCE WANTS A PET

    JUNE 21, 2011

CHILDREN'S

PRUDENCE WANTS A PET

by Cathleen Daly & illustrated by Stephen Michael King

Demure yet mildly impish; when Prudence’s eyes “get hot and tingly” at the end, it’s for the best reason of all. (Picture... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MINE!

    JUNE 14, 2011

CHILDREN'S

MINE!

by Shutta Crum & illustrated by Patrice Barton

This charming, animated episode will elicit giggles and demands of “read it again!” (Picture book. 2-5) Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    JUNONIA

    JUNE 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

JUNONIA

by Kevin Henkes & illustrated by Kevin Henkes

This year, as she turns 10, the expected holiday company varies just enough to feel odd and challenging: The neighboring... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE LOST CROWN

    JUNE 14, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE LOST CROWN

by Sarah Miller

A fascinating, moving exploration of the endlessly fascinating Romanovs, buttressed by extensive and fascinating backmatter. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    RAH, RAH, RADISHES!

    JUNE 14, 2011

CHILDREN'S

RAH, RAH, RADISHES!

by April Pulley Sayre & photographed by April Pulley Sayre

The staccato rhymes suggest themselves for all sorts of exuberant oration, from simple read-alouds to more orchestrated... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    IMAGINARY GIRLS

    JUNE 14, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

IMAGINARY GIRLS

by Nova Ren Suma

In upstate New York, Ruby and Chloe have reared themselves after being abandoned by their useless drunk of a mother, and... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    POSTCARDS FROM CAMP

    JUNE 30, 2011

CHILDREN'S

POSTCARDS FROM CAMP

by Simms Taback & illustrated by Simms Taback

Share with kids before and after camp—newbies will be astonished at how typical Michael's experience is; seasoned campers... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    SHARKS & BOYS

    JUNE 28, 2011

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