By: Sarah Stevenson,
on 11/7/2016
Synopsis: Yes, look, I'm participating in a Thing, and that thing is Middle Grade Monday! When am I ever organized enough to do that? Today, evidently. Anyway, I recently read Newbery Award winner Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool, who was one... Read the rest of this post
By: tanita✿davis,
on 8/18/2016
This has been the summer of the monkeybrain - too much going on, too much we wanted to do and we're not going to get it done, because it's nearing the end of August. ::sigh:: One thing we didn't want to miss was talking about Kate Messner's latest... Read the rest of this post
By: Sarah Stevenson,
on 7/14/2016
Synopsis: With cover blurbs from the likes of Rachel Hartman, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Anne Ursu, and Ingrid Law, the MG fantasy Sparkers by Eleanor Glewwe should have caught my eye earlier. I met Eleanor at a conference this summer and I'm a... Read the rest of this post
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 3/8/2016
As you can tell from the photo, I had fun going undercover with CLAYTON STONE, AT YOUR SERVICE (Holiday House Books for Young People), a debut novel from my Curtis Brown, Ltd. agency sister, Ena Jones. Looking forward to Clayton's second adventure in CLAYTON STONE, FACING OFF, coming fall 2016.
You can find a Teacher's Guide and other info on Ena's website, and you can also find her on Twitter at @EnaJones. Also see the Holiday House Books For Young People website page about the book.
Synopsis: "Twelve-year-old Clayton Stone is shocked when a top-secret government organization recruits him as a decoy in a kidnapping sting. Instantly, he gets drawn into the dangerous world of covert operations. Clayton's new life is full of excitement, with elaborate disguises and classified debriefings, but soon enough there's a gun against his neck. Clayton's transformation from middle-school lacrosse star to Special Service agent is full of suspense, humor and heart—a thrilling undercover debut!"
By: tanita✿davis,
on 2/24/2016
Welcome to another session of Turning Pages!Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Lloyd Saunders' grandfather had gone to fish off of Pedro Bank, and hadn't returned. He'd called the family from his cell phone on Tuesday, and should have been back on Thursday,... Read the rest of this post
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 10/29/2015
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By: tanita✿davis,
on 10/14/2015
Full disclosure: I consider the author a friend of mine, though we've never yet managed to meet in person. (Darn it.) I read this book out of affection, but am raving about it, because I found it to be flat out astounding.One of the weird things... Read the rest of this post
By: Debbie Ridpath Ohi,
on 9/23/2015
Just finished AWKWARD, an absolutely wonderful middle grade graphic novel by Svetlana Chmakova (Yen Press/Hachette, 2015). Omigosh, this needs to be in every school library. Why? Because it Svetlana does SUCH a great job at capturing the awkwardness of middle school personal interactions, especially for the insecure and shy. I wish this book had been around when I was that age, because it would have inspired me to take more risks, to not be so afraid of making mistakes when it came to social situations.
Free preview - Facebook Page - Publisher book page - More about the author
Thanks to my friend Susan Rich for the recommendation.
Synopsis:
"Penelope–Peppi–Torres, a shy new transfer student, wants nothing more than to fit in and find a place among her fellow artistically inclined souls. The last thing she wants is to stand out. So when she bumps–literally–into quiet, geeky, friendly but friendless Jaime Thompson, and is teased as the Nerder Girlfriend, Peppi’s first embarrassed instinct is to push him away and run. Though she later feels guilty and wants desperately to apologize for the incident, Peppi always ends up chickening out. She has no reason to speak to him, anyway, until she ends up bumping–figuratively and continually–into Jaime again! Will these two opposites ever see eye-to-eye, let alone become friends?"
By: tanita✿davis,
on 8/18/2015
Geez, louise, can we even call it summer reading anymore!? I lost July, and now The Wees and the Littles started school today, the poor things, and the cousin slouches off, pouting, on Wednesday. I'm going to pretend that we've got at least until... Read the rest of this post
By: tanita✿davis,
on 4/8/2015
Awhile back we met Hazel and Daisy in Murder Most Unladylike - or, in clunky American titling, MURDER IS BAD MANNERS (I have a horrible suspicion that ARSENIC FOR TEA will be marketed to Americans as POISON FOR LUNCH or another equally pedestrian... Read the rest of this post
By: Julie,
on 7/31/2014
May Contain Spoilers
Review:
Oliver and the Seawigs is a cute, cute book! Ten year old Oliver Crisp has spent his entire life exploring all of the unexplored areas of the world, and he’s tired of it. What Oliver wants is to wake up in his own bedroom, in his own house, and go to school every day. When his parent sadly realize that there is nothing left to discover, they resign themselves to a boring life living in their long neglected house. Oliver is delighted, and he is anticipating finally being settled.
Poor Oliver’s non-roaming life comes to an abrupt end. After not even a day, his parents disappear. They had taken their dingy out into the bay to explore the new islands that mysteriously appeared during their long absence from their house. When the raft washes up on shore, minus his parents, Oliver knows he has to take matters into his own hands. He grabs his explorer pack, hops in the dingy, and sets off in search of his missing mom and dad.
I loved Oliver. He is a take-charge kid, and he doesn’t panic when his parents go missing. He has had plenty of disaster training during his adventures with his dare-devil parents, and he immediately puts it to good use. Little fazes him; not a talking seagull, a near-sighted mermaid, or even an island that isn’t really an island but a living, breathing creature. Okay, so the troop of sea monkeys almost does him in, but he quickly tamps down his fears and focuses on the task at hand. He must save his parents from their own folly.
In addition to encountering one outlandish mishap after another, Oliver and the Seawigs is lavishly illustrated with amusing, cartoony pictures. Working seamlessly with the prose, the illustrations add even more character to an already charming tale. I believe this book will appeal equally to boys or girls, as well as their parents.
Highly recommended.
Grade: B+
Review copy provided by publisher
From Amazon:
A lively step up from early chapter books, this seafaring romp is packed with hilarious art, lovable misfits, meddlesome monkeys, and tons of kid appeal.
When Oliver’s explorer parents go missing, he sets sail on a rescue mission with some new, unexpected friends: a grumpy albatross, a nearsighted mermaid . . . even a living island! But the high seas are even more exciting, unusual, and full of mischief than Oliver could have imagined. Can he and his crew spar with sarcastic seaweed, outrun an army of sea monkeys, win a fabulous maritime fashion contest, and defeat a wicked sea captain in time to save Mom and Dad?
The post Review: Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre appeared first on Manga Maniac Cafe.
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By: tanita✿davis,
on 5/23/2014
Rarely do I get something as absolutely delightful in the mailbox as the unexpected package I received all the way from Halifax this week. It brought news -- big news: There are still PIRATES in the backwoods of Nova Scotia. Pirates -- and get this... Read the rest of this post
Happy Monday, my favorite folks!
I hope you all had wonderful Mother's Day weekends!
Mine was very nice (thank you for asking). The weather was gorgeous and perfect, and there was family and chocolate cake. What could be better? (Of course the cake was actually one I baked for my daughter's birthday - not a Mother's Day thing - but who cares? Chocolate cake is chocolate cake no matter how you slice it :))
Also, did I tell you the hummingbirds are back?
Every year I am amazed by how punctual they are. They show up the week of my daughter's birthday without fail. And they're such cheerful little critters, it's lovely to have them around!
By: Vanessa Di Gregorio,
on 3/27/2014
By
Vanessa Di Gregorio
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I know, I know. These are hardly “upcoming” titles anymore, but still! Cut a girl some slack. February is a short month, and it also happens to be one of the busiest months for me, work-wise. March is almost just as hectic… and so. That leads us to this: A dual February & March releases list! I know, it’s practically April, but it feels really wrong to not point out the shiny new books that have come out!
However, you can probably imagine that compiling the releases for both months in one post would make for a massively behemoth list. So, I’m really only going to highlight the books that I’m SUPER excited about. A more comprehensive list can be seen in my Goodreads lists (which I’ve linked to at the bottom of the post) – so if you want to see more releases, head on over there!
But first! Last month, our very own Erin Bowman released an e-novella for TAKEN! So… BIG CONGRATS, ERIN! And, PC alumni (and one of our founders, to boot!) Sarah J. Maas celebrated a release earlier this month with THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE (a bind-up of all the THRONE OF GLASS e-novellas)! EXCITING!
February 4
STOLEN e-novella by PC’s own Erin Bowman (YA Dystopian)
CRESS by Marissa Meyer (YA Science Fiction / Fairy Tale Retelling)
WILDWOOD IMPERIUM by Colin Meloy (MG Fantasy)
LANDRY PARK by Bethany Hagen (YA Dystopian)
MISTWALKER by Saundra Mitchell (YA Paranormal)
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February 11
LADY THIEF by A.C. Gaughen (YA Fantasy)
WHITE SPACE by Ilsa J. Bick (YA Fantasy)
THE WORLDS WE MAKE by Megan Crewe (YA Dystopian)
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February 25
THE WELL’S END by Seth Fishman (YA Science Fiction)
BOY ON THE EDGE by Fridrik Erlings (YA Contemporary)
THE SHADOW THRONE by Jennifer A. Nielsen (YA Fantasy)
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March 4
THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE by PC alumni Sarah J. Maas (YA Fantasy)
THE WINNER’S CURSE by Marie Rutkoski (YA Fantasy)
DEATH SWORN by Leah Cypess (YA Fantasy)
DANGEROUS by Shannon Hale (YA Science Fiction)
THE HAVEN by Carol Lynch Williams (YA Dystopian)
LET THE STORM BREAK by Shannon Messenger (YA Fantasy)
CURED by Bethany Wiggins (YA Dystopian)
HALF BAD by Sally Green (YA Paranormal)
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March 11
PROMISE OF SHADOWS by Justina Ireland (YA Fantasy / Retelling)
THE SHADOW PRINCE by Bree Despain (YA Fantasy)
THE MIRK AND MIDNIGHT HOUR by Jane Nickerson (YA Retelling)
MINDSCAPE by M.M. Vaughan (MG Fantasy)
GAME OVER, PETE WATSON by Joe Schreiber (MG Contemporary)
STRANGE SWEET SONG by Adi Rule (YA Fantasy)
RUINS by Dan Wells (YA Dystopian)
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March 18
THE RIVERMAN by Aaron Starmer (MG Fantasy)
ELUSION by Claudia Gabel & Cheryl Klam (YA Science Fiction)
SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY by Julie Murphy (YA Contemporary)
REMNANTS OF TOMORROW by Kassy Tayler (YA Dystopian)
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March 25
THE STRANGE AND BEAUTIFUL SORROWS OF AVA LAVENDER by Leslye Walton (YA Fantasy)
CAMINAR by Skila Brown (MG Historical)
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Now, THAT was worth the wait, right?
I definitely missed a bunch of releases for February & March – so if you know about any, let me know in the comments! And add them to my Goodreads February 2014 MG & YA Releases, or my Goodreads March 2014 MG & YA Releases list.
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Vanessa Di Gregorio works in publishing as a sales rep at Ampersand, a book and gift sales agency. She is also a former literary agency intern. When she isn’t out selling books and talking to bookstores, Vanessa can be found over at Something Geeky, Goodreads, Twitter, or writing for Paper Droids.
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By: Edi,
on 6/17/2013
Matt de la Peña has released a new book. Infinity Ring Book 4: Curse of the Ancients is part of an MG series where each book is written by a different author. (A librarian’s nightmare to shelf!!)
I was surprised when he announced the release on Facebook because I hadn’t seen it coming. Looking at the age, it was recommending for ages 8-12. MG???
Sure, Matt wrote A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis and it appealing to younger readers, but having heard Matt speak twice, having read his books, I’d say his passion is YA.
He speaks about his own personal coming of age experience with his dad, how he connects with his high school readers and 
what it has been like growing up as a Latino, finding his own voice. He’s so personable that you realize storytelling comes natural to him.
And perhaps that’s how he found himself writing this book that publishers recommend for 8-12 year olds.Honestly, I’m glad to see anything Matt writes, I just can’t get over this 8-12 thing. Here’s why.
Publishers consider middle grade (MG) books written for ages 8-12. Upper middle grade books are 10-14 and young adult books are 12-18.
Educators identify elementary grades as 1-5, middle grades as 6-8 and high school as 9-12.
Depending on local laws and when birthdays fall, children can enter the first grade at ages 5, 6 or 7. Using, the median age, a child would be 6 in the first grade and 8 in the third grade. When a child enters middle grades (6th grade) she would be 12 and 14 in the 9th grade, a freshman in high school.
Essentially, they’re recommending Matt’s book for third graders. Up to my shoulders in YA books, I don’t quite have time to read Curse of the Ancients to see where I think it will fit best, but I may be able to work in The Living which releases in November. It’s a YA book, Matt’s fifth novel.
Matt de la Peña is the author of four critically-acclaimed young adult novels: Ball Don’t Lie, Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here and I Will Save You. He’s also the author of the award-winning picture book A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis (illustrated by Kadir Nelson). Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific where he attended school on a full basketball scholarship.
de la Peña currently lives in Brooklyn NY.Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific, where he attended school on a full athletic scholarship for basketball. source
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By: Katie DeKoster,
on 3/8/2013
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage, Dial, 2012, 256 pp, ISBN: 0803736703
By: Edi,
on 2/16/2013
What better day for book trailers than a Saturday?
Rachel Renee Russell is no doubt one of the most successful African American MG authors today. She currently has 6 books in her popular Dork Diaries Series published by Simon and Schuster with a 7th book scheduled for release later this year. I’m not always good about reading MG books, but every time I announce another Dork Diary I want to get my hands a copy and go sit in a McDonalds and read straight through.
I have two videos for you this morning.You won’t be able to sit still while you watch the first video, a lively Dork Diaries trailer. The second is a brief introduction to the talented Rachel Renee Russell who was also interviewed here on the Graphic Novel Reporter.
By: Julie,
on 1/29/2013
Cover Shot! is a regular feature here at the Café. I love discovering new covers, and when I find them, I like to share. More than anything else, I am consumed with the mystery that each new discovery represents. There is an allure to a beautiful cover. Will the story contained under the pages live up to promise of the gorgeous cover art?
I loved Winterling by Sarah Prineas, and I am so looking forward to reading the follow up, Summerkin. The cover just rocks! In stores April 2013.
From now until 2/4/2013, you can purchase Winterling (digital) for $1.99 from most booksellers. Buy it! It was one of the best books that I read in 2012
Down through the Way she fell, feeling the wind and the pressing darkness, the dizzy thump when she landed on the bank. She was through. The air felt softer here, the shadows deeper—and the pull of her connection to the land settled into her bones.
In the Summerlands, time moves slowly, roots grow deeply, and change is not welcomed. But change is needed.
After defeating the wicked Mor and freeing her kin from deadly oaths made to this false ruler, Fer is now the rightful Lady of the land. Yet her people don’t know what to make of their new Lady’s strange ways, and neither do the High Ones, the rulers of the magical realm, for Fer is an outsider—half human.
To prove herself worthy of the Summerlands crown, Fer is summoned to compete in an epic contest where her strengths and skills will be tested and her loyalties challenged. Can she trust Rook, the puck she calls friend? Can she trust herself? If Fer fails, she will lose her land and the Way will be closed to her forever.
With stunning prose, Sarah Prineas weaves an enchanting adventure in which Fer must decide if she’s ready to rule and just how far she’ll go to protect her kin.
If you like The Westing Game, you’re sure to like Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and illustrated by Brett Helquist (illustrator of Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events). The book jacket says Chasing Vermeer “is a puzzle, wrapped in a mystery, disguised as an adventure, and delivered as a work of art.” A famous painting by Jan Vermeer known as A Woman Writing has disappeared and its mysterious thief has threatened to destroy it. Sixth-graders Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay start out as classmates but soon become friends and fellow sleuths as they boldly venture to follow a trail of clues and track down the missing painting. Using their wits and intuition, they solve the puzzle of the painting’s disappearance and its mysterious thief . Chasing Vermeer reminds me a bit of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. Petra finds an old used book called Lo! that tells of coincidences throughout time. As Petra thinks, “Why wasn’t more time . . . spent studying things that were unknown or not understood . . . ? . . . To try to piece together a meaning behind events that didn’t seem to fit?” Perhaps there are no coincidences–perhaps life is really full of patterns and cosmic synchronicity. Petra dreams of [...]
If you like The Westing Game, you’re sure to like Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and illustrated by Brett Helquist (illustrator of Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events). The book jacket says Chasing Vermeer “is a puzzle, wrapped in a mystery, disguised as an adventure, and delivered as a work of art.” A famous painting by Jan Vermeer known as A Woman Writing has disappeared and its mysterious thief has threatened to destroy it. Sixth-graders Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay start out as classmates but soon become friends and fellow sleuths as they boldly venture to follow a trail of clues and track down the missing painting. Using their wits and intuition, they solve the puzzle of the painting’s disappearance and its mysterious thief . Chasing Vermeer reminds me a bit of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. Petra finds an old used book called Lo! that tells of coincidences throughout time. As Petra thinks, “Why wasn’t more time . . . spent studying things that were unknown or not understood . . . ? . . . To try to piece together a meaning behind events that didn’t seem to fit?” Perhaps there are no coincidences–perhaps life is really full of patterns and cosmic synchronicity. Petra dreams of [...]
By: Julie,
on 10/8/2012
Welcome to my Happily Ever After giveaway, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Valerie from Murphy’s Library. This hop runs from October 9 to October 14, and you can win lots of new reads. Click here for a complete list of blogs participating in the hop.
I am giving away an ARC of Diane Zahler’s MG fantasy Princess of The Wild Swans. I love Diane Zahler’s fairy tale retellings, and I think you will, too!
About the book:
Princess Meriel’s brothers have been cursed. A terrible enchantment–cast by their conniving new stepmother–has transformed the handsome princes into swans. They now swim forlornly on a beautiful heart-shaped lake that lies just beyond the castle walls.
Meriel will do whatever it takes to rescue her beloved brothers. But she must act quickly. If Heart Lake freezes, her brothers will be forced to fly south or perish.
With help from her newfound friends Riona and Liam–a pretty half-witch and her clever brother–Meriel vows to finish a seemingly impossible task. If she completes it, her brothers may be saved.
But if she fails . . . all will be lost.
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By: Julie,
on 10/3/2012
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
Words can not express how wonderful White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan looks. There is so much power in the love of a dog. I have no doubt that with a little canine help, Zoe will be able to set Phillip back to rights.
In stores March 2013
A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this novel from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.
Zoe’s family rescues dogs in need. There is always the sweet smell of dog and a warm body looking to cuddle or play. There is always a new dog to be saved and loved. Fur flies everywhere. It covers everything. Zoe’s house is never silent.
But the house across the street is always silent these days. A new family has moved in and Phillip, the boy, has stopped speaking. He doesn’t even want to try.
Zoe knows that saving dogs and saving boys are different jobs, but she learns that some parts are the same. Both take attention and care, understanding and time. And maybe just a bit of white fur flying.
From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, White Fur Flying is an endearing tale of companionship and hope.
What are you waiting on?
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By: Julie,
on 9/18/2012
Here are some new and notable YA & MG releases for the week:
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Adaptation
What’s Left of Me: The Hybrid Chronicles, Book One
Burn for Burn
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Butter
The Crown of Embers (Girl of Fire and Thorns)
Cursed
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The Dead Girls Detective Agency
Glass Heart
Homesick
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Necromancing the Stone
The Peculiar
The Raven Boys
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Safekeeping
Ten
The Time-Traveling Fashionista at the Palace of Marie Antoinette
Are any of these on your wish list? Can you recommend any?
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By: Julie,
on 9/4/2012
Here are some new and notable YA and & MG books releasing the first week in September. If the images don’t load, please hit refresh. Click the widgets to order.
The City’s Son (The Skyscraper Throne) by Tom Pollock (Sep 8, 2012)
Redemption (Hearts of Stone) by Veronique Launier (Sep 8, 2012)
Silver (A Bandia Novel) by Talia Vance (Sep 8, 2012)
Skyship Academy: Crimson Rising by Nick James (Sep 8, 2012)
Frozen by Mary Casanova (Sep 7, 2012)
34 Pieces of You by Carmen Rodrigues (Sep 4, 2012)
Be My Enemy (Book Two of the Everness Series) by Ian McDonald (Sep 4, 2012)
A Beautiful Friendship (Star Kingdom) by David Weber (Sep 4, 2012)
Betrayal (Empty Coffin) by Gregg Olsen (Sep 4, 2012)
Blackwood (Strange Chemistry) by Gwenda Bond (Sep 4, 2012)
Blink Once by Cylin Busby (Sep 4, 2012)
The Book of the Night (Libyrinth) by Pearl North (Sep 4, 2012)
The Broken Lands by Kate Milford and Andrea Offermann (Sep 4, 2012)
Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr (Sep 4, 2012)
Dead is a Killer Tune by Marlene Perez (Sep 4, 2012)
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The Edge of Nowhere by Elizabeth George (Sep 4, 2012)
Entice (Embrace) by Jessica Shirvington (Sep 4, 2012)
Envy (Fury) by Elizabeth Miles (Sep 4, 2012)
Fathomless by Jackson Pearce (Sep 4, 2012)
Freaks Like Us by Susan Vaught (Sep 4, 2012)
I Swear by Lane Davis (Sep 4, 2012)
Immortal Lycanthropes by Hal Johnson and Teagan White (Sep 4, 2012)
Island of Silence (Unwanteds) by Lisa McMann (Sep 4, 2012)
Janitors, Book 2: Secrets of New Forest Academy by Tyler Whitesides (Sep 4, 2012)
Kieli, Vol. 7 (novel): As the Deep Ravine’s Wind Howls (Kieli (novel)) by Yukako Kabei (Sep 4, 2012)
Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama (Sep 4, 2012)
Origin by Jessica Khoury (Sep 4, 2012)
Rage Within (Dark Inside) by Jeyn Roberts (Sep 4, 2012)
Shift (Strange Chemistry) by Kim Curran (Sep 4, 2012)
Sweet Shadows (Sweet Venom) by Tera Lynn Childs (Sep 4, 2012)
Tiger’s Destiny (Book 4 in the Tiger’s Curse Series) by Colleen Houck (Sep 4, 2012)
Viva Jacquelina!: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Over the Hills and Far Away (Bloody Jack Adventures) by Louis A. Meyer (Sep 4, 2012)
What Came from the Stars by Gary D. Schmidt (Sep 4, 2012)
Claws by Mike Grinti and Rachel Grinti (Sep 1, 2012)
The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron (Sep 1, 2012)
The Encyclopedia of Me by Karen Rivers (Sep 1, 2012)
Undead by Kirsty McKay (Sep 1, 2012)
What’s on your shopping list?
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By: Julie,
on 8/21/2012
Here are some new and notable Young Adult and Middle Grade releases for the week:
The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy by Nikki Loftin
The Sweetest Spell by Suzanne Selfors
Reaper by K D McEntire
The Magnificent 12: The Key by Michael Grant
The Last Apprentice: Lure of the Dead by Joseph Delaney
Over You by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus
Smashed by Lisa Luedeke
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
Princess Academy: The Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale
Such Wicked Intent by Kenneth Oppel
Pizza, Love, and Other Stuff That Made Me Famous by Kathryn Williams
Two or Three Things I Forgot To Tell You by Joyce Carol Oates
What’s on your shopping list this week?
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lies with the ancient Maya, a mysterious people who claim to know a great deal about the future. Is there more to these ancients than meets the eye?
I know what you're missing. The audio. It's de-lightful. The narrator brings Mo to life and gives it the sleuth vibe I loved. (My review: http://www.talesofwhimsy.com/2012/08/audiobook-review-three-times-lucky.html)
Great honest review doll! :)
I love that the main character was absolutely hilarious! I have a habit of marking pages with my favorite quotes, except I use those little post it strips. I love a story with awesome supporting characters, but what a bummer that you didn't get that 'murder mystery' feel! Thanks for the awesome review Katie! :)