New Kid in School (Ellie McDoodle)
Barshaw, Ruth (ILT). Bloomsbury USA. 9781599902388. HRD. $12.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Worried about fitting in at her new school and certain she is going to be teased for her obsession with reading, Ellie gets her chance to show her stuff when the students turn to her for help in organizing their rally against unfair lunch lines at school.
The Christmas Rose
Bauer, Sepp/Wenz-Vietor, Else (ILT). Charlesbridge Pub Inc. 9781580892322. SAL. $12.95. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
With the aid of Saint Nikolaus and some helpful animals, the children of a poor, sick woodsman travel to the frozen north to get the one thing that will cure their father in time for Christmas. 9 x 6 x 0.
Slipping
Bell, Cathleen Davitt. Bloomsbury USA. 9781599902586. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Having a spiritual connection with his deceased grandfather, Michael finds himself slipping into moments from his grandfather's past life so often that it is taking over his own and thus must help his grandfather find the peace he seeks so he can move on.
Cool Zone With the Pain and the Great One
Blume, Judy/Stevenson, James (ILT). Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385733069. HRD. $12.99. Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7.
Even though the Pain and the Great One can hardly agree on anything, school angst is something they both have in common and so turn to one another to figure out the best way to handle their dramas, such as dealing with a bully. 8 x 6 x 0.
Dogerella
Boelts, Maribeth/Wu, Donald (ILT). Random House Childrens Books. 9780375833939. PAP. $3.99. Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7.
With the help of her fairy dogmother, Dogerella--tired of scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters--attends Princess Bea's ball where she competes with other dogs to become the princess's royal pet.
Dogerella
Boelts, Maribeth/Wu, Donald (ILT). Random House Childrens Books. 9780375933936. LIB. $11.99. Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7.
With the help of her fairy dogmother, Dogerella--tired of scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters--attends Princess Bea's ball where she competes with other dogs to become the princess's royal pet.
Paddington Here and Now
Bond, Michael/Alley, R. W. (ILT). Harpercollins. 9780061473654. LIB. $16.89. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
With trouble apparently following him everywhere he roams, lovable Paddington Bear must use his charm and wit to straighten out his most recent dilemmas involving a grouchy neighbor and a strange mishap that lands him center stage at a concert! 8” x 5” x 0”.
The Lost-and-Found Tooth
Borden, Louise/Gustavson, Adam (ILT). Simon & Schuster (Margaret K McElderry). 9781416918141. SAL. $16.99. Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8.
Watching the 'Who's Lost a Tooth?' calendar get filled-up with the names of all her classmates, Lucy wonders when she will see her name on the chart, especially when she checks her mouth and determines that all her baby teeth seem content to stay just where
The Incredible Hulk (The Incredible Hulk)
Bright, J. E. (ADP). Simon & Schuster Merchandise & (Simon Spotlight). 9781416960843. PAP. $5.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Scientist Dr. Bruce Banner, who desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that has poisoned his cells and transforms him into the raging creature know as The Hulk, encounters an evil adversary, The Abomination, whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. 7 x 5 x 0.
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Brown, Jason Robert/Elish, Dan. Harpercollins (Laura Geringer Books). 9780060787509. LIB. $16.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Having moved to the Midwest from New York City, Evan Goldman's got his plate full as he has to adjust to his new surroundings, deal with his mother's recent divorce, and find a new group of friends to invite to his upcoming bar mitzvah while also dealing
A Thousand Never Evers
Burg, Shana. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385734707. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Set in the segregated south of rural Mississippi in 1963, the disappearance of her brother, family problems, and unfair treatment by the mayor sparks a young African-American girl to take action and lead a civil rights march in town. 8 x 6 x 1.
A Thousand Never Evers
Burg, Shana. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385904681. LIB. $18.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Set in the segregated south of rural Mississippi in 1963, the disappearance of her brother, family problems, and unfair treatment by the mayor sparks a young African-American girl to take action and lead a civil rights march in town. 8 x 6 x 1.
Alice in Wonderland (Mary Engelbreit's Classic Library)
Carroll, Lewis. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Harperfestival). 9780060081393. HRD. $9.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters, in a timeless tale newly illustrated by an internationally acclaimed artist. 8 x 5 x 0.
The Gathering (Quantum Prophecy)
Carroll, Michael. Penguin Group USA (Philomel Books). 9780399247262. SAL. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
While dealing with the loss of his arm, Danny Cooper is aided by Colin and Diamond as they flee the United States and go in search of Max Dalton to stop his evil plans for destroying all the planet's superheroes.
Spellbound
Dale, Anna. Bloomsbury USA. 9781599900063. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
A quiet summer vacation in a small country village turns out to be anything but peaceful for Athene and her younger brother, Zach, when they find themselves caught up in a skirmish between two groups of magical, gnome-like creatures.
Obi, Gerbil on the Loose!
Delaney, Michael. Penguin Group USA (Dutton Childrens Books). 9780525478904. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When the neighbor who is pet sitting for the family forgets about Obi in his cage up on the shelf, the courageous gerbil has no choice but to make a break for it to find food, but ends up with something even more fantastic after she meets the rest of the
The Ice Cream Con
Docherty, Jimmy. Scholastic (Chicken House). 9780545028851. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Tired of being bullied by the thugs who seem to control everything that goes on at his home in the projects, Jake and his buddies devise a plan to create a fake gangster who is certain to keep the bullies at bay, but when a collection of diamonds goes missing, the stakes are raised and Jake finds himself in the eye of the storm. 8 x 5 x 1.
Grk And The Hot Dog Trail (The Grk Books)
Doder, Joshua. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385903769. LIB. $17.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When the billion dollar statue goes missing while on their visit to New York City, the Malts, Raffifis, and Grks have to put their sightseeing of the Empire State Building and ride on the Staten Island Ferry on hold while Max and Tim go in search of the culprit with the use of the clues left behind. 8 x 6 x 1.
Grk And The Hot Dog Trail (The Grk Books)
Doder, Joshua. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385733618. HRD. $14.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When the billion dollar statue goes missing while on their visit to New York City, the Malts, Raffifis, and Grks have to put their sightseeing of the Empire State Building and ride on the Staten Island Ferry on hold while Max and Tim go in search of the culprit with the use of the clues left behind. 8 x 6 x 0.
Riding the Storm (Dragonsdale)
Drake, Salamanda/Marklew, Gilly (ILT). Scholastic (Chicken House). 9780439871747. HRD. $12.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When Breena decides to take Moonflight out dragonriding and they end up crashing in a faraway land, the two must seek shelter in a seaside cave and await rescue by Cara and Skydancer who, with the help of some friendly merfolk, must work quickly before th 8 x 5 x 0.
The Perfect Sword
Goto, Scott/Goto, Scott (ILT). Charlesbridge Pub Inc. 9781570916977. SAL. $15.95. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
After a Japanese master swordmaker and his apprentice craft the perfect sword, they search high and low for someone worthy of it. 11 x 8 x 0.
Big Mouth
Halverson, Deborah. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385733946. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Discovering that his biggest competition in the upcoming Nathan's World Famous hot dog eating competition is both shorter and much thinner than he, fourteen-year-old Shermie rethinks his approach to the contest and incorporates a personal trainer in his training schedule so that he, too, will be a force to be reckoned with on the big day. 8 x 6 x 1.
Well Witched
Hardinge, Frances. Harpercollins. 9780060880392. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
After stealing some coins at the bottom of a wishing well, friends Ryan, Josh, and Chelle must heed the wishes of a dangerous witch who demands that even the darkest of requests are granted before they are released from her powerful grip. 8 x 5 x 1.
Fashion Kitty and the Unlikely Hero
Harper, Charise Mericle. Disney Pr (Hyperion). 9780786837274. PAP. $8.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When the principal of Kiki's school makes a new rule that everyone has to wear boring school uniforms, Fashion Kitty puts her fashion powers into action, unexpectedly encountering one kitty who does not want her help.
The Little Matador
Hector, Julian. Disney Pr (Hyperion). 9781423107798. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Choosing to draw animals rather than be a bullfighter, the Little Matador's father gets upset and forces his son into the arena with an angry bull, but when the Little Matador presents his nemesis with a beautiful portrait, the fight is over before it even begins.
Bronze Dragon Codex
Henham, R. D. Random House Childrens Books (Mirrorstone). 9780786949304. HRD. $9.95. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Young bronze dragon Simle, who has good reason to think that all humans are evil, is thrown together on a mission with Tatelyn, whose brother was killed by a dragon who was supposed to be good, to recover their magical powers, and Tatelyn and Simle realize that they have more in common than they ever imagined. 8 x 5 x 1.
Cats of the Clans (Warriors)
Hunter, Erin/McLoughlin, Wayne (ILT). Harpercollins Childrens Books. 9780061458569. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Rock, the keeper of the world beneath the world, tells about the most famous cats of the Warriors clans as well as the rogues, kittypets, and others, to three kits that have recently entered his realm.
House of Many Ways
Jones, Diana Wynne. Harpercollins (Trophy Pr). 9780061477966. LIB. $18.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When Charmain is asked to house-sit for Great Uncle William, the Royal Wizard of Norland, she is ecstatic to get away from her parents, but finds that his house is much more than it seems. 50,000 first printing. 8 x 6 x 1.
Sand Dollar Summer
Jones, Kimberly K. Simon & Schuster (Aladdin Paperbacks). 9781416958345. PAP. $5.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When her mother, while recovering from a serious car accident, takes her and her mute brother to Maine, where she encounters the beach for the very first time, twelve-year-old Lise learns past secrets about her mother that threaten her safe world. 7 x 5 x 0.
Hocus Pocus: A Tale of Magnificent Magicians
Kieve, Paul/Radcliffe, Daniel (INT). Scholastic (Scholastic Reference). 9780545071796. HRD. $14.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
The greatest magicians in history step out of posters of themselves to teach a young Englishman, just starting his career, some of their secrets that are astounding yet astoundingly easy. 9 x 6 x 1.
School Spirit (Suddenly Supernatural)
Kimmel, Elizabeth Cody. Little Brown & Co (Little Brown & Co). 9780316066839. HRD. $10.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Although wanting to be just another face in the crowd, Kat realizes that she is different when she learns that she has the same gift as her medium mother and encounters a spirit in school who needs her help to cross over to the other side. 7 x 5 x 1.
The Twin Giants
King-Smith, Dick/Grey, Mini (ILT). Candlewick Pr. 9780763635299. SAL. $16.99. Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7.
Two bachelor giants set out in search of wives in this droll and handsomely presented offering. Except that one's a vegetarian and one's not, Normus and Lottavim (“There's a-lot-uv-'im!” said his mother at first gander) are as close as twins can be so one day, they simultaneously get the idea that it's time for marriage. They split up, deciding that they'll have better luck if they look separately, and this allows for plenty of comical conversations as they approach the same candidates at different times. Printed on heavy, very white paper, the generously leaded text and Grey's witty color illustrations which feature both maps and loudly dressed giants obliviously striding past tiny, quizzical livestock and beleaguered villagers have an appealing brightness and feel. Ultimately the two meet their matches in twins Georgie and Alexandra and in time, each happy couple goes on to produce twins. Pity the aforesaid villagers. Recent early-reader graduates with a taste for the tongue-in-cheek will enjoy this amiable episode. (Fantasy. 8-10) Copyright Kirkus 2008 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved.
Raymond and Graham Rule the School (Raymond and Graham)
Knudson, Mike/Wilkinson, Steve. Penguin Group USA (Viking Childrens Books). 9780670011018. HRD. $14.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Thrilled with finally being a fourth grader at East Millcreek Elementary, Raymond's plans for a perfect year are soured when he gets a part in the school play where he will have to recite the most embarrassing line of the night and so has to find a way out of it quickly before his cool reputation is ruined forever.
The Otherworldlies
Kogler, Jennifer Anne. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Eos). 9780060739591. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Aware that she has special powers, twelve-year-old Fern is shocked to discover that she comes from a family of vampires and so must use all her recently revealed skills to fight against an opposing vampire sect who is determined to recruit her into their blood-sucking group.
The Otherworldlies
Kogler, Jennifer Anne. Harpercollins (Eos). 9780060739607. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Aware that she has special powers, twelve-year-old Fern is shocked to discover that she comes from a family of vampires and so must use all her recently revealed skills to fight against an opposing vampire sect who is determined to recruit her into their blood-sucking group.
Sisters of Scituate Light
Krensky, Stephen/Schuett, Stacey (ILT). Penguin Group USA (Dutton Childrens Books). 9780525477921. SAL. $16.99. Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7.
When raiding British sailors approached the Scituate lighthouse with intentions of burning the New England town, the lighthouse keeper's daughters, armed with only a fife, drum, and the song 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' use their wits to chase away the raiders. 11 x 8 x 0.
Troll Blood
Langrish, Katherine/Stevens, Tim (ILT)/Wyatt, David (ILT). Harpercollins (Eos). 9780061116759. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
In the final installment to the Troll Trilogy, Peer and Hilde journey aboard a Viking longship and travel to Vinland where they encounter a strange civilization, meet magical creatures, and are forced to go on a dangerous quest in an attempt at survival in their new surroundings far from home.
Troll Blood
Langrish, Katherine/Stevens, Tim (ILT)/Wyatt, David (ILT). Harpercollins Childrens Books (Eos). 9780061116742. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
In the final installment to the Troll Trilogy, Peer and Hilde journey aboard a Viking longship and travel to Vinland where they encounter a strange civilization, meet magical creatures, and are forced to go on a dangerous quest in an attempt at survival in their new surroundings far from home.
The Dragon Tree (The Hall Family Chronicles)
Langton, Jane. Harpercollins Childrens Books. 9780060823412. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
When a stranger moves into the neighborhood and begins to chop down nearly every tree in sight, Georgie and Eddy Hall know that they must do all they can to keep him from putting his axe to the one they love the most, in the eighth installment of the Hall. 8 x 5 x 1.
The Dragon Tree (The Hall Family Chronicles)
Langton, Jane. Harpercollins. 9780060823429. LIB. $16.89. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
When a stranger moves into the neighborhood and begins to chop down nearly every tree in sight, Georgie and Eddy Hall know that they must do all they can to keep him from putting his axe to the one they love the most, in the eighth installment of the Hall. 8 x 5 x 0.
Chiggers
Larson, Hope/Larson, Hope (ILT). Simon & Schuster (Aladdin Paperbacks). 9781416935872. PAP. $9.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Abby thinks the new girl at summer camp, Shasta, is great because they both like all the same things, but Abby's friends can stand her, leaving Abby in the middle of a tough situation. 8 x 6 x 0.
The Seance
Lawrence, Iain. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385733755. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Working behind-the-scenes at his mother's sιances, Scooter becomes fascinated with the world of illusion and magic, but when a dead body is found in Houdini's tank, Scooter must use all his skills of perception to figure out the reasons behind the murder before he becomes the next victim.
Julia Gillian: And the Art of Knowing
McGhee, Alison/Kozjan, Drazen (ILT). Scholastic. 9780545033480. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Nine-year-old Julia Gillian learns a lot about facing fear as she and her St. Bernard, Bigfoot, take long walks through their Minneapolis neighborhood one hot summer, and she seeks the courage to finish a book that could have an unhappy ending. 7 x 5 x 1.
City of Time
McNamee, Eoin. Random House Childrens Books (Wendy Lamb Books). 9780375839122. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
With time running out for the world as the moon gets ever closer to the earth, Cati, Owen, and the Doctor know they must travel to the perilous City of Time to discover why this is happening and possibly negotiate the purchasing of more time in the hopes of saving everyone they love from certain annihilation.
Ghost of Spirit Bear
Mikaelsen, Ben. Harpercollins. 9780060090081. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Completing his time in exile for assaulting a peer and having made peace with his victim, Cole looks forward to starting his life anew at the local high school, but when new troubles surface and tension mounts, Cole must find a way to manage his emotions.
Ghost of Spirit Bear
Mikaelsen, Ben. Harpercollins Childrens Books. 9780060090074. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Completing his time in exile for assaulting a peer and having made peace with his victim, Cole looks forward to starting his life anew at the local high school, but when new troubles surface and tension mounts, Cole must find a way to manage his emotions.
Amelia's Guide to Babysitting (Amelia)
Moss, Marissa. Simon & Schuster. 9781416950516. HRD. $9.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Amelia and her best friend Carly create their own babysitting business to make some money, but they soon learn that babysitting involves more than just sitting near a baby. 8 x 6 x 0.
Outcast (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness)
Paver, Michelle/Taylor, Geoff (ILT). Harpercollins (Katherine Tegen Books). 9780060728359. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Cast out of the clans because his mark as a Soul-Eater has been revealed, Torak finds refuge on a distant island, but when he discovers that Seshru the Viper Mage has discovered his whereabouts, Torak has no choice but to stand and fight. 8 x 5 x 1.
Triskellion
Peterson, Will. Candlewick Pr. 9780763639716. SAL. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Upon arriving in the English village and realizing that a mysterious force has taken over the entire community, twins Rachel and Adam fear for the condition of their grandmother and so begin to look into the mystery of the bees--unearthing a dark secret. 5 x 8 x 1.
Footprints in Time
Popescu, Petru. Harpercollins (Laura Geringer Books). 9780060884000. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
After his plane crashes in an unexplored crater in the savanna and he is left alone to fight for his survival, Jack Conran discovers amazing secrets that his scientist father has kept hidden from the world and so now must trust a mysterious creature to help him find his way back to civilization. 8 x 5 x 0.
Footprints in Time
Popescu, Petru. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Laura Geringer Books). 9780060883997. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
After his plane crashes in an unexplored crater in the savanna and he is left alone to fight for his survival, Jack Conran discovers amazing secrets that his scientist father has kept hidden from the world and so now must trust a mysterious creature to help him find his way back to civilization. 8 x 5 x 1.
The Magic Thief (Magic Thief)
Prineas, Sarah. Harpercollins Childrens Books. 9780061375873. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When a local pickpocket puts his hand in the pocket belonging to the wizard Nevery, Conn gets more than he expected when he is drawn into the world of wizardry as a result of his mischievous deed. 7 x 5 x 0.
Stolen (Magic Thief)
Prineas, Sarah. Harpercollins. 9780061375880. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When a local pickpocket puts his hand in the pocket belonging to the wizard Nevery, Conn gets more than he expected when he is drawn into the world of wizardry as a result of his mischievous deed.
Uncle Pirate
Rees, Douglas/Auth, Tony (ILT). Simon & Schuster (Margaret K McElderry). 9781416947622. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8.
Wilson is one of the most bullied fourth-graders at the chaotic Very Elementary School until his long-lost uncle, Desperate Evil Wicked Bob--a pirate--and his talking penguin arrive and begin making everything ship-shape, one classroom at a time. 8 x 5 x 0.
The Boy Who Wouldn't Share
Reiss, Mike/Catrow, David (ILT). Harpercollins Childrens Books. 9780060591328. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7.
Unwilling to share his things with his little sister Claire, a selfish boy gets an important lesson in kindness after he is trapped under a huge pile of toys and is rescued by a most unexpected heroine. 10” x 10” x 0”.
A Robot's Tale (Disney Chapters)
Samuels, Jillian Joy (ADP)/IBOIX estudi (ILT). Random House Childrens Books (Disney Books for Young Readers). 9780736480628. LIB. $11.99. Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8.
Wall-E, a robot from the 29th century is programmed to clean up the trash of Earth, but when a sleek female robot lands on the planet, Wall-E sets off on a new mission. 8 x 5 x 0.
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Vanishing Treasure (Alec Flint, Super-sleuth)
Santopolo, Jill/Canga, C. B. (ILT). Scholastic (Orchard Books). 9780439903523. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
When the Christopher Columbus exhibit goes missing from the town museum, super-sleuth Alec Flint jumps into action to solve the crime with his helpful sidekick, Gina, at his side. 7 x 5 x 0.
Sisters of the Sword (Sisters of the Sword)
Snow, Maya. Harpercollins. 9780061243882. LIB. $17.89. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Disguising themselves as boys in order to flee the only world they ever knew when danger knocks upon their door, Kimi and Hana leave their aristocratic life behind to live at a training school for samurai and learn all they can in order to avenge the wrongs that have been put upon the family they love. 8 x 6 x 0.
Sisters of the Sword (Sisters of the Sword)
Snow, Maya. Harpercollins Childrens Books. 9780061243875. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Disguising themselves as boys in order to flee the only world they ever knew when danger knocks upon their door, Kimi and Hana leave their aristocratic life behind to live at a training school for samurai and learn all they can in order to avenge the wrongs that have been put upon the family they love. 8 x 6 x 0.
School Plot (The Floods)
Thompson, Colin/Scrambly, Crab (ILT). Harpercollins. 9780061138553. LIB. $16.89. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Attending Quicklime College where students receive the best training for wizards and witches, the Flood family is thrilled with everything their school has to offer and so refuse to let the biggest bully, Orkward Warlock, succeed in his evil plan to force them out! 7 x 5 x 0.
School Plot (The Floods)
Thompson, Colin/Scrambly, Crab (ILT). Harpercollins Childrens Books. 9780061138614. HRD. $15.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Attending Quicklime College where students receive the best training for wizards and witches, the Flood family is thrilled with everything their school has to offer and so refuse to let the biggest bully, Orkward Warlock, succeed in his evil plan to force them out! 7 x 5 x 1.
Keena Ford, Troublemaker of the Second Grade
Thomson, Melissa. Penguin Group USA (Dial Books for Young Readers). 9780803732636. HRD. $14.99. Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7.
Trying to make a good impression on her new teacher, Keena Ford stumbles into yet another unexpected adventure after Mr. Hanson mistakenly believes it to be her birthday and presents her with a cake and sparkly crown in front of the entire class.
Attack of the Valley Girls (Melvin Beederman Superhero)
Trine, Greg/Montijo, Rhode (ILT). Henry Holt & Co. 9780805081602. HRD. $17.95. Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8.
Valley Girls Chantele and Brittany, under the influence of a mad scientist's evil potion, hatch a plan to take over the city by kidnapping the mayor's wiener dog, Schnitzel, but Melvin and his partner Candace are on their trail. 7 x 5 x 0.
Attack of the Valley Girls (Melvin Beederman Superhero)
Trine, Greg/Montijo, Rhode (ILT). Henry Holt & Co. 9780805081619. PAP. $7.99. Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8.
Valley Girls Chantele and Brittany, under the influence of a mad scientist's evil potion, hatch a plan to take over the city by kidnapping the mayor's wiener dog, Schnitzel, but Melvin and his partner Candace are on their trail. 7 x 5 x 0.
Nurk: The Strange, Surprising Adventures of a (Somewhat) Brave Shrew
Vernon, Ursula. Harcourt Childrens Books. 9780152063757. HRD. $15.00. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Unlike his warrior-shrew grandmother, Nurk lives a quiet life in his tiny home, but when he receives a mysterious plea for help and learns that the prince of dragonflies has been kidnapped, Nurk musters his courage from deep within and heads out to take o 8 x 5 x 0.
Elissa's Odyssey (Phoenix Rising Trilogy)
Verrillo, Erica. Random House Childrens Books. 9780375939488. LIB. $19.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
With her new magic powers gaining in strength, Elissa must rely on them during a dangerous quest after she is separated from her friend and faithful donkey, encounters others who have the special Gifts, and becomes aware of her connection to the Prophecy
Elissa's Odyssey (Phoenix Rising Trilogy)
Verrillo, Erica. Random House Childrens Books. 9780375839481. HRD. $16.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
With her new magic powers gaining in strength, Elissa must rely on them during a dangerous quest after she is separated from her friend and faithful donkey, encounters others who have the special Gifts, and becomes aware of her connection to the Prophecy
The Gold Rush Kid
Waldorf, Mary. Houghton Mifflin (Clarion Books). 9780618977307. SAL. $16.00. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
When their mother dies in 1897, twelve-year-old Billy McGee and his angry, older sister Edna leave Skagway, Alaska, to find their father who is trekking north to the Klondike to prospect for gold. 8 x 6 x 1.
A Horse of Her Own
Wedekind, Annie. Feiwel & Friends. 9780312369279. HRD. $16.95. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Saddened to learn that her favorite horse, Beau, has been sold and so will not be available for her end-of-summer competition, Jane must find a way to carry on without him, but when her trainer asks for help with a wild horse named Lancelot. 8 x 6 x 1.
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D: The Novel (Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D)
West, Tracey (ADP). Penguin Group USA (Price Stern Sloan). 9780843132304. PAP. $4.99. Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9.
Trevor Anderson and his nephew travel to Iceland to solve the disappearance of Trevor's brother, Max, who believed that Jules Verne's classic novel was fact, not fiction. 8 x 5 x 0.
Ghost Ship (Sunken Kingdom)
Wilkins, Kim/Cornish, D. M. (ILT). Random House Childrens Books. 9780375848063. PAP. $5.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
After their parents, the rulers of the Star Lands, are deposed and their kingdom flooded, Asa and Rollo hide out until they come into possession of a ghost ship and magic powers, which they use to find the baby sister they thought had died with their parents. 5 x 8 x 0.
Ghost Ship (The Sunken Kingdom)
Wilkins, Kim/Cornish, D. M. (ILT). Random House Childrens Books. 9780375948060. LIB. $11.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
After their parents, the rulers of the Star Lands, are deposed and their kingdom flooded, Asa and Rollo hide out until they come into possession of a ghost ship and magic powers, which they use to find the baby sister they thought had died with their parents. 8 x 5 x 0. |
302.0000
Paranormal Phenomena (Opposing Viewpoints)
Miller, Karen. Greenhaven Pr. 9780737740080. LIB. $36.20. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.
323.3291
Immigrants' Rights After 9/11 (Point/Counterpoint)
Biddle, Wendy. Facts on File (Chelsea House Pub). 9780791086827. LIB. $32.95. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
In titles that offer all of the statutes, legal opinions, and studies needed to structure a cohesive argument on a given controversial topic, issues are presented from multiple points of view, sidebars cite laws and opinions to aid in critical analysis, and paratextual questions encourage reader engagement.
324.6097
The Election Process (Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints)
Wilson, Mike. Greenhaven Pr. 9780737739756. LIB. $33.70. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Each title explores a specific issue by placing fourteen to sixteen carefully edited, accessible articles from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format, while useful charts, graphs, color photos, and cartoons illustrate each article.
330.0000
The European Union (Opposing Viewpoints)
Merino, Noel. Greenhaven Pr. 9780737739985. LIB. $36.20. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.
347.7326
Thurgood Marshall (Up Close)
Crowe, Chris. Penguin Group USA (Viking Childrens Books). 9780670062287. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Shows how a school troublemaker went on to become the first African-American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court and how he played a vital role in the Brown v. Board of Education case of 1954 that demolished educational discrimination and segregation in the U.S.
362.0000
Gateway Drugs (Opposing Viewpoints)
Merino, Noel. Greenhaven Pr. 9780737740028. LIB. $36.20. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.
388.0000
Transportation (Opposing Viewpoints)
Grover, Jan. Greenhaven Pr. 9780737738308. LIB. $36.20. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.
811.5400
Animals Anonymous
Michelson, Richard/Fischer, Scott M. (ILT). Simon & Schuster. 9781416914242. HRD. $14.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Formatted to look like a beat-up, old notebook, this collection of forty poems for teens looks at what it means to be an odd duck, or a gender-confused snail, or a zebra searching for inner peace.
920.0000
Jane Goodall (Up Close)
Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta. Penguin Group USA (Viking Childrens Books). 9780670062638. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
An addition to a well-researched biography series tells the story of how a demure young woman from London went to Africa and revolutionized longstanding views about chimps, forest conservation, and women in scientific fields. |
Teen Fiction (Grades 7-12)
(Sorted Alphabetically by Author's Last Name) |
Unraveling
Biederman, Lynn/Baldini, Michelle. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385905213. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
In an attempt to become accepted and popular at school, Amanda turns her attention to the boys and gets a hard lesson when a gorgeous senior makes her a proposition involving her virginity that she should have refused.
Blood Roses
Block, Francesca Lia. Harpercollins (Joanna Cotler Books). 9780060763855. LIB. $16.89. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Offers a collection of nine tales of transformation, including a girl who awakens with tattoos all over body when she falls in love, and another who turns into a giant after feeling strange within her own skin. 7 x 5 x 0.
The Golden Bull
Cowley, Marjorie. Charlesbridge Pub Inc. 9781580891813. SAL. $15.95. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
During a severe drought in Mesopotamia in 2600 B.C., when their parents can no longer support them, Jomar and his sister Zefa are sent to the city of Ur, where Jomar is apprenticed to a goldsmith and Zefa must try to find a way to keep from becoming a slave. 8 x 5 x 0.
The Explosionist
Davidson, Jenny. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061239762. LIB. $18.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
The murder of the medium of her great-aunt's s?ance hits fifteen-year-old Sophie hard and causes her to look into the case with the help of her friend, Mikael, but with doubting friends and a betraying teacher, Sophie knows she has to be wary of who she can trust as information is gathered and the stakes are raised.
A La Carte
Davis, Tanita S. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375848155. HRD. $15.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
With such a shortage of cooking shows hosted by African-American female chefs, seventeen-year-old Lainey has high hopes that her dream will be fulfilled through her hard work and unique creations, but when her best friend and secret crush suddenly moves away, Lainey must find a way to deal with the painful loss in order to keep her focus. 8 x 6 x 1.
A La Carte
Davis, Tanita S. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375948152. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
With such a shortage of cooking shows hosted by African-American female chefs, seventeen-year-old Lainey has high hopes that her dream will be fulfilled through her hard work and unique creations, but when her best friend and secret crush suddenly moves away, Lainey must find a way to deal with the painful loss in order to keep her focus. 8 x 5 x 1.
The Gypsy Crown (The Chain of Charms)
Forsyth, Kate. Disney Pr (Hyperion). 9781423104940. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Living in 17th century Europe under an oppressive Puritan government, gypsies Emilia Finch and her cousin Luka find themselves involved in a dangerous mission after their family is put in jail and they are forced to gather the charms from the five Gypsy families to put an end to the curse put upon them and their people so many years ago.
Marley Z and the Bloodstained Violin
Fusilli, Jim. Penguin Group USA (Dutton Childrens Books). 9780525479079. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
After her best friend is wrongly accused for stealing a valuable violin from the display case at The Julliard School, stylish and strong-willed Marley Z. is determined to set the record straight and heads out onto the streets of New York City to find the real culprit using her super-sleuthing skills.
Rumors (Luxe Novel)
Godbersen, Anna. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061345708. LIB. $18.89. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Backstabbing best friends, family secrets, and strict social rules encircle Penelope and Lina in the dramatic sequel to The Luxe set in Manhattan in 1899. 150,000 first printing. 8 x 5 x 1.
Poison Ink
Golden, Christopher. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385904810. LIB. $12.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
After backing out of getting matching tattoos with her fellow outsiders TQ, Caryn, Letty, and Katsuko, Sammi immediately sees bad changes in her friends' attitudes and, noticing that their tattoos have grown in size all over their bodies, realizes that some type of dark magic within the art itself is the reason why.
The Diamond of Drury Lane (Cat Royal)
Golding, Julia. Henry Holt & Co (Roaring Brook). 9781596433519. SAL. $16.95. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Orphan Catherine 'Cat' Royal, living at the Drury Lane Theater in 1790s London, tries to find the 'diamond' supposedly hidden in the theater, which unmasks a treasonous political cartoonist, and involves her in the street gangs of Covent Garden and the world of nobility. 7 x 5 x 1.
Alive and Well in Prague, New York
Grab, Daphne. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061256714. LIB. $17.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
After her father gets sick and the family moves from New York City to a country town upstate, Matisse finds the transition difficult in many ways, but as the situation worsens, new friendships are formed that quickly make her appreciate small town life in ways she could have never imagined. 7 x 5 x 1.
Alive and Well in Prague, New York
Grab, Daphne. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Harperteen). 9780061256707. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
After her father gets sick and the family moves from New York City to a country town upstate, Matisse finds the transition difficult in many ways, but as the situation worsens, new friendships are formed that quickly make her appreciate small town life in ways she could have never imagined. 7 x 5 x 1.
Gone (Gone)
Grant, Michael. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061448775. LIB. $18.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
In a small town on the coast of California, everyone over the age of fourteen suddenly disappears, setting up a battle between the remaining town residents and the students from a local private school, as well as those who have 'The Power' and are able to perform supernatural feats and those who do not.
Evernight
Gray, Claudia. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061284434. LIB. $17.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When a gorgeous girl comes into the movie rental store while he is working While attending Evernight Academy, a school for vampires, Bianca is certain that she is different from the rest, but when she falls hard for an outsider who eventually reveals that he is a vampire hunter out to destroy her kind, Bianca must decide where her loyalties lie. 8 x 5 x 1.
Evernight
Gray, Claudia. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Harperteen). 9780061284397. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
While attending Evernight Academy, a school for vampires, Bianca is certain that she is different from the rest, but when she falls hard for an outsider who eventually reveals that he is a vampire hunter out to destroy her kind, Bianca must decide where her loyalties lie. 8 x 6 x 1.
Catwalk
Gregory, Deborah. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385734578. PAP. $8.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When four best friends enroll at Manhattan's Fashion International High School, the competition becomes fierce as the students are separated into different Fashion Houses, must work together to create their full fashion lines, and compete in a contest with prizes for the winners that will forever change their lives.
Catwalk
Gregory, Deborah. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385904551. LIB. $11.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When four best friends enroll at Manhattan's Fashion International High School, the competition becomes fierce as the students are separated into different Fashion Houses, must work together to create their full fashion lines, and compete in a contest with prizes for the winners that will forever change their lives.
The Inferior
Guilin, Peadar O. Random House Childrens Books (David Fickling Books). 9780385751469. LIB. $19.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Hunting rival species and negotiating the flesh-trade with those who crave to eat human meat, Stopmouth's life is dark and sad, but after a devastating betrayal by his brother, Stopmouth meets a beautiful woman who falls from the sky and forever changes his life and all of humanity in the process. 8 x 5 x 1.
The Inferior
Guilin, Peadar O. Random House Childrens Books (David Fickling Books). 9780385751452. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Hunting rival species and negotiating the flesh-trade with those who crave to eat human meat, Stopmouth's life is dark and sad, but after a devastating betrayal by his brother, Stopmouth meets a beautiful woman who falls from the sky and forever changes his life and all of humanity in the process. 8 x 6 x 1.
The Juliet Club
Harper, Suzanne. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061366925. LIB. $18.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When high school junior Kate wins an essay contest that sends her to Verona, Italy, to study Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet over the summer, she meets both American and Italian students and learns not just about Shakespeare, but also about star-crossed lovers--and herself. 8 x 5 x 1.
City of Secrets (Stravaganza)
Hoffman, Mary. Bloomsbury USA. 9781599902029. HRD. $17.99. Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11.
Able to travel from his home in England to Talia, the parallel-world in Italy, Matt must put his insecurities aside and help Luciano who is on the run after having just killed the leader of the powerful diChimici family in a duel.
The Day I Killed James
Hyde, Catherine Ryan. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375941580. LIB. $19.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When a night goes horribly wrong and her date rides his motorcycle off the cliff on purpose, Theresa is left riddled with inconsolable guilt, yet after changing everything about herself and keeping a distance from anyone wanting to get close, she comes to realize that the only way to come to terms with the pain is by dealing with it head on. 8 x 5 x 0.
Kitty Kitty
Jaffe, Michele. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780060781149. LIB. $17.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
In the sequel to Bad Kitty, Jasmine has to say good-bye to her friends and gorgeous boyfriend when her father suddenly moves them to Venice, but in trying her best to make the most of it, Jasmine finds herself in the midst of a crime scene that makes her an unhappy person-of-interest to various parties.
Night Road
Jenkins, A. M. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Harperteen). 9780060546045. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Wandering by the dark of night for a century and avoiding all sunlight for fear of his demise, Cole's strong control over his own life has kept him safe, but a road trip with other vampire-like beings and an unexpected accident quickly puts everything at risk. 7 x 5 x 1.
Would You
Jocelyn, Marthe. Random House Childrens Books (Wendy Lamb Books). 9780375837036. HRD. $15.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When her beloved sister, Claire, steps in front of a car and winds up in a coma, Nat's anticipated summer of working, hanging around with friends, and seeing Claire off to college is transformed into a nightmare of doctors, hospitals, and well-meaning neighbors.
The Exchange
Joyce, Graham. Penguin Group USA (Viking Childrens Books). 9780670062072. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
After breaking into a home for the simple thrill of it, Caz is caught in the act by an elderly woman who decides to teach the teen a lesson by putting on her a special bracelet that imposes special ESP powers on its wearer and cannot be removed.
House of Dance
Kephart, Beth. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061429293. LIB. $17.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Having spent a lot of time with her grandfather before his passing and listening to his wonderful tales, a young girl finally understands his love of music and motion when she enters the House of Dance and gets to experience it for herself. 25,000 first printing. 7 x 5 x 1.
The Demon Queen
Lewis, Richard. Simon & Schuster. 9781416935896. HRD. $15.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
After being wrongfully held for months by Homeland Security in his hometown of Los Angeles, fourteen-year-old Jesse, who knows little of his true identity, tries to keep a low profile in his new foster home in a small midwestern prairie town but the arrival of an eccentric new girl with seemingly supernatural powers draws him inexorably into a struggle with the terrifying forces of evil. 8 x 5 x 0.
Suck It Up
Meehl, Brian. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385903219. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
A teenage vampire sets out to prove that not all vampires are the same by demonstrating his non-violent attitude, his sensitive nature, and his desperate need for understanding as the soy-blood substitute drinking guy and Vampire Pride Parade participant that he is. 8 x 5 x 1.
The Viper Within
Mills, Sam. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375944659. LIB. $19.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Bitter and angry after his parents' divorce, Jon joins a cult, The Religion of Hebetheus, at his high school and soon becomes embroiled in a plot to kidnap a fellow student and suspected terrorist, but their plans go terribly wrong. 8 x 6 x 1.
The Viper Within
Mills, Sam. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375844652. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Bitter and angry after his parents' divorce, Jon joins a cult, The Religion of Hebetheus, at his high school and soon becomes embroiled in a plot to kidnap a fellow student and suspected terrorist, but their plans go terribly wrong. 8 x 6 x 1.
Sky Realm (Crystal Doors)
Moesta, Rebecca/Anderson, Kevin J. Little Brown & Co. 9780316010542. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
In this final installment to this exciting fantasy trilogy, cousins Vic and Gwen are forced into a showdown in the skies when they take on a dark sage in order to defend the flying city of Irrakesh and save the worlds beyond the crystal doors. 8 x 5 x 1.
The Lost Art
Morden, Simon. Random House Childrens Books (David Fickling Books). 9780385751476. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Returning to Earth after war machines destroy nearly the entire population and throw the world into a new Dark Age, Michael Mahmood brings new, forbidden technology to seek his revenge on old enemies and quickly becomes pursued by the powerful, anti-technology rulers of the Church. 8 x 6 x 1.
The Lost Art
Morden, Simon. Random House Childrens Books (David Fickling Books). 9780385751483. LIB. $19.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Returning to Earth after war machines destroy nearly the entire population and throw the world into a new Dark Age, Michael Mahmood brings new, forbidden technology to seek his revenge on old enemies and quickly becomes pursued by the powerful, anti-technology rulers of the Church. 8 x 6 x 1.
The City in the Lake
Neumeier, Rachel. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375847042. HRD. $15.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When her father disappears while attempting to find the missing Prince, Timou becomes certain she is somehow linked to the changes in the old magic that surround the City and so now must face her fears, forces of greater powers than her own, and a family secret to make things right in the Kingdom once again.
The City in the Lake
Neumeier, Rachel. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375947049. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When her father disappears while attempting to find the missing Prince, Timou becomes certain she is somehow linked to the changes in the old magic that surround the City and so now must face her fears, forces of greater powers than her own, and a family secret to make things right in the Kingdom once again.
Noman: Book Three of the Noble Warriors (Noble Warriors)
Nicholson, William. Harcourt Childrens Books. 9780152060053. HRD. $17.00. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
As Seeker becomes more and more determined to kill the last savanter, he discovers that he is at odds with his new leader and must reconsider where his loyalties lie as dangerous battles reach their climax. 9 x 6 x 1.
Mason
Pendleton, Thomas. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Harperteen). 9780061177361. PAP. $8.99. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
When a sadistic high school student tries to cover up a murder by brutally beating an innocent girl, his mentally-challenged but psychically-gifted brother, Mason, uses his powers to bring about justice in their sleepy Louisiana town. Original.
How to Build a House
Reinhardt, Dana. Random House Childrens Books (Wendy Lamb Books). 9780375944543. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
When her father divorces her beloved stepmother and leaves her without her stepsister, Tess, Harper decides to join a volunteer organization to build houses for tornado victims, but struggling to figure out her role in the mix upon her arrival, Harper is befriended by Teddy who inspires her to love and trust once again. 5 x 8 x 1.
The Road to Vengeance (The Strongbow Saga)
Roberts, Judson. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780060813062. LIB. $17.89. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Eager to avenge his brother's death, fifteen-year-old Halfdan must be undoubtedly sure that he has the skill and cunning of a true Viking warrior before going on his dangerous mission, in an exciting adventure tale set in the ninth century.
The Road to Vengeance (The Strongbow Saga)
Roberts, Judson. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Harperteen). 9780060813048. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Eager to avenge his brother's death, fifteen-year-old Halfdan must be undoubtedly sure that he has the skill and cunning of a true Viking warrior before going on his dangerous mission, in an exciting adventure tale set in the ninth century.
He Forgot to Say Goodbye
Saenz, Benjamin Alire. Simon & Schuster. 9781416949633. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Two teenaged boys with very different lives find that they share a common bond--fathers they have never met who left when they were small boys--and in spite of their differences, they become close when they each need someone who understands. 8 x 5 x 1.
Stealing Heaven
Scott, Elizabeth/Spencer, Elizabeth. Harpercollins Childrens Books (Harperteen). 9780061122804. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Living a nomadic life with her mother as traveling thieves, Dani is forced to decide between the life she's always lived and the one she's always wanted to have when they reach the town of Heaven; a place where good people reside and simple pleasures are appreciated. 7 x 5 x 1.
The Magician (Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel)
Scott, Michael. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385903738. LIB. $19.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
With their magic becoming weaker as a result of not being near the Book of Abraham the Mage, Nicholas and Perenell struggle to keep Nicollo Machiavelli at bay while Nicholas deals with an unhappy homecoming in Paris in the company of his friends, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty.
Winning Words: Sports Stories and Photographs
Smith, Charles R., Jr./Smith, Charles R., Jr. (ILT). Candlewick Pr. 9780763614454. SAL. $17.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Provides inspirational quotes and dynamic stories about sporting accidents and missteps designed to encourage middle graders to learn to deal with defeat, pain, and problems in order to move ahead and succeed in the competitive game of life.
High Dive
Stein, Tammar. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375930249. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Preparing to travel to Sardinia to visit her family's vacation home one last time after her father's death, Arden's plans are suddenly changed when a group of college students convinces her to travel with them around Europe and she finds herself on an amazing adventure, climbing the Eiffel Tower, visiting museums in Florence, and eating gelato in Rome with her new friends. 8 x 6 x 1.
High Dive
Stein, Tammar. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375830242. HRD. $15.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Preparing to travel to Sardinia to visit her family's vacation home one last time after her father's death, Arden's plans are suddenly changed when a group of college students convinces her to travel with them around Europe and she finds herself on an amazing adventure, climbing the Eiffel Tower, visiting museums in Florence, and eating gelato in Rome with her new friends. 8 x 6 x 1.
Cathy's Key
Stewart, Sean/Weisman, Jordan. Running Pr Book Pub. 9780762430857. HRD. $17.95. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
In this sequel to 2006's multimedia New York Times bestseller, teen heroine Cathy Vickers returns only to have her diary and cell phone stolen. Confusion and mκlιe ensue, and Cathy has to call on her immortal boyfriend Victor, her best friend Emma and Emma's goofy boyfriend Pete to help out. Throw in Victor's creepy dad, who's also immortal and has a crush on Cathy, half a dozen other offbeat immortals and a drugged-out plastic surgeon. Full of the same snarky, teenaged wordplay, off-kilter coincidences and eerie tension as the first installment, this offering will thrill its fan base. Though the plot on the printed page feels pieced together, readers can flesh the story out by calling the number on the cover and if produced similarly to the first examining the evidence packet that comes with it. (The first included websites that worked, artwork, musings and memorabilia.) Cathy is as lovable as ever, and her deadpan, smart-alecky voice and sketches should draw new readers to the series. Perfect for gaming fans, reluctant readers and manga enthusiasts. (Fiction. YA) Copyright Kirkus 2008 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. 9 x 6 x 1.
Artichoke's Heart
Supplee, Suzanne. Penguin Group USA (Dutton Childrens Books). 9780525479024. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
While working in her mother's beauty shop where all the best town's gossip flies free, Rosemary Goode becomes determined to lose the weight that seems to be an all too common topic and starts keeping a journal to record the year-long experience in achieving her goals, her relationships with others, and her feelings about life in her tight-knit Southern community.
Appetite for Detention
Tanen, Sloane/Hagen, Stefan (PHT)/Hagen, Stefan (ILT). Bloomsbury USA. 9781599900759. HRD. $14.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Teen chicks Edgar, Marissa, Joey, Helen, and Andrew head off to face another year of high school dramas and dilemmas, in an entertaining tale about teen life featuring colorful photos of fuzzy little chicks at work, study, and play.
Undone
Taylor, Brooke. Walker & Co. 9780802797636. HRD. $16.99. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Inspired by the strong spirit of her new friend, Kori, Serena finds herself transforming into an entirely different person, but when Kori is suddenly removed from her world, Serena finds it difficult to figure out if the life she has been living is even her own.
The Last of the High Kings
Thompson, Kate. Harpercollins (Harperteen). 9780061175961. LIB. $17.89. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When eleven-year-old Jenny Liddy, in turmoil over learning that she is a changeling, makes a deal with a devil creature, she endangers the human race but her own cleverness, her human and fairy fathers, and the last of IrelandΖs High Kings help to make things right. 25,000 first printing. 8 x 5 x 1.
Confessions of a Serial Kisser
Van Draanen, Wendelin. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375942488. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Determined to get the kiss of her dreams, Evangeline ends up with one bad kissing experience after another, especially when false rumors start to circulate and she gets in trouble for kissing her best friend's new crush. 8 x 5 x 1.
Likely Story
Van Etten, David. Random House Childrens Books (Alfred a Knopf Inc). 9780375946769. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
After blogging about the idiocy of her mother's soap opera and its fake plots, Mallory is discovered by her mother's agent and ends up with a show of her own where she now must deal with a slew of other problems, including her mother's jealousy, her best friend's constant nagging for a role, and her own hardcore crush on the cute star. 9 x 5 x 0.
Like A Thorn
Vidal, Clara/Maudet, Y. (TRN). Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385735643. HRD. $14.99. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Dealing with her mother's changing moods and consistently hostile attitude towards her, Melie has struggled with trying to find peace within her home by staying out of her mother's way, but as things get more and more difficult, Melie realizes a real change may need to be made in order for her to find the happiness she wants and deserves. 7 x 5 x 0.
Like A Thorn
Vidal, Clara/Maudet, Y. (TRN). Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385905527. LIB. $17.99. Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18.
Dealing with her mother's changing moods and consistently hostile attitude towards her, Melie has struggled with trying to find peace within her home by staying out of her mother's way, but as things get more and more difficult, Melie realizes a real change may need to be made in order for her to find the happiness she wants and deserves. 7 x 5 x 0.
Rogelia's House Of Magic
Wood, Jamie Martinez. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385734776. HRD. $15.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Being taught the ways of the mystical powers of the curandera by a wise old woman, three fourteen-year-old girls delight in using their new magic, until Xochitl becomes jealous and begins to doubt the motives of her two friends and the true purpose of the gift itself. 8 x 6 x 1.
Rogelia's House Of Magic
Wood, Jamie Martinez. Random House Childrens Books (Delacorte Pr). 9780385904766. LIB. $18.99. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
Being taught the ways of the mystical powers of the curandera by a wise old woman, three fourteen-year-old girls delight in using their new magic, until Xochitl becomes jealous and begins to doubt the motives of her two friends and the true purpose of the gift itself. 8 x 5 x 1.
Double-Click for Trouble
Woodworth, Chris. Farrar Straus & Giroux. 9780374309879. HRD. $16.00. Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14.
When his single mom gets mad at him for looking at web sites with naked women and sends him off to his great-uncle Peavey for an entire month to get some male mentoring, Eddie is surprised to discover that he actually shares a number of things in common with his rough-around-the-edges, computer-illiterate role model. 8 x 5 x 1.
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