Macmillan Children's Publishing Group - Jan to Apr 2014

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DEBORAH DIESEN, ILLUSTRATED BY DAN HANNA

Smile, Pout­Pout Fish

Turn a pout into a pucker—smooch!—in this original board book about feelings starring the beloved Pout­Pout Fish No need to be worried! No need to be sad! Toddlers will love swimming along with the Pout­Pout Fish as he turns little frowns into big smiles.

Debbie Diesen and Dan Hanna’s much­loved Pout­Pout Fish comes flippering and swishing into the hearts and

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minds of very young children with this compact and comic new tale sure to delight.

Deborah Diesen currently works for a small nonprofit organization and has also worked as a reference librarian and a bookseller. She lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan. deborahdiesen.com Dan Hanna has over ten years’ experience in the animation

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industry, and his work has appeared on BBC America and the Cartoon Network. He lives in Oxnard, California. danhanna.com

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Praise For...

The Pout­Pout Fish:

“Younger kids will love the repetition of the verses in this tale of a pout­pout fish.” —TIME magazine, from its Top 10 Children’s Books of 2008 List

“Winning artwork...Hanna’s cartoonish undersea world swims with hilarious bug­eyed creatures that ooze personality.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Appealing...The cartoon illustrations of undersea life are bright and clean and the protagonist’s exaggerated expressions are entertaining.” —School Library Journal

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • DECEMBER 2013 JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES

RACHEL BRIGHT

Love Monster

A funny, irreverent take on love, perfect for Valentine's Day Love Monster is a slightly hairy monster trying to fit in with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns out, it’s hard to fit in with the cute and the fluffy when you’re a googly­eyed monster. And so, Love Monster sets out to find someone who will love him just the way he is. His journey is not easy—he looks high, low, and even middle­ ish. But as he soon finds out, in the blink of a googly eye,

love can find you when you least expect it.

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Look out for Love Monster and the Perfect Present,

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coming in Fall 2014.

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happy thoughts. The author­illustrator of several acclaimed

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caravan studio, on a farm near the sea in the south of

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England, where she lives with her partner, a dog called Elvis,

Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, printmaker, and thinker of picture books, she is passionate about time­honored printmaking techniques. She works from her converted

and a cat called Superman. lookonthebrightside.co.uk

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY

TRACEY FERN, ILLUSTRATED BY EMILY ARNOLD MCCULLY

Dare the Wind The Record­breaking Voyage of Eleanor Prentiss and the Flying Cloud A thrilling real­life adventure of a record­ breaking woman sailor—perfect for Core Curriculum Ellen Prentiss’s papa said she was born with saltwater in her veins, so he gave her sailing lessons and taught her how to navigate. As soon as she met a man who loved sailing like she did, she married him. When her husband was given command of a clipper ship custom­made to travel quickly, she knew that they would need every bit

of its speed for their maiden voyage: out of New York City, down around the tip of Cape Horn, and into San

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Francisco, where the Gold Rush was well under way. In a

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time when few women even accompanied their husbands

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onboard, Ellen Prentiss navigated their ship to set the world record for speed along that route.

A Margaret Ferguson Book Tracey Fern is the author of three other picture books, Barnum’s Bones, Buffalo Music, and Pippo the Fool, all Junior Library Guild selections. She lives with her family in West Newton, Massachusetts. traceyfern.com Emily Arnold McCully has written and illustrated many children’s books, including the Caldecott Medal Book Mirette

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on the High Wire. She divides her time between New York City and her country home. emilyarnoldmccully.com

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Barnum's Bones:

“Tracey Fern turns a slice of a scientist’s biography into an American adventure tale." —The New York Times

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS

JACK GANTOS; PICTURES BY NICOLE RUBEL

Rotten Ralph's Rotten Family

A hilarious new addition to the Rotten Ralph beginning readers, from Newbery Medalist Jack Gantos Rotten Ralph’s owner, Sarah, is fed up with her red rascal’s behavior. Ralph is tired of Sarah trying to change him. He misses his cat family, which never made him alter a thing about himself. But in this gag­ and guffaw­ filled adventure for newly independent readers, the world’s favorite rotten red cat gets tripped up when he

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runs away for a journey down memory lane.

Jack Gantos was raised in the town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, and many other places, and now lives in Boston. In addition to his twenty Rotten Ralph books, he is also the author of the Joey Pigza series, the Jack Henry story collections, and two novels about Norvelt. jackgantos.com Nicole Rubel has illustrated all the Rotten Ralph books as well as her own autobiographical novel, It’s Hot and Cold in Miami. She lives in Portland, Oregon. nicolerubel.com

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Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers: "Ralph is rotten to the core, and the joy for beginning readers comes from seeing just how rotten rotten can be."

—The Horn Book "New readers will be won over by the hilarious antics of the individual who stays true to his irrepressible self." — Booklist

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / FAMILY

MATT BLACKSTONE

Sorry You're Lost

A funny and uplifting novel about friendship, loss, and healing perfect for fans of Jerry Spinelli and Jack Gantos When Denny “Donuts” Murphy’s mother dies, he becomes the world’s biggest class clown. But deep down, Donuts just wants a normal life—one where his mom is still alive and where his dad doesn’t sit in front of the TV all day. And so Donuts tries to get back into the groove by helping his best friend with their plan to get dates for

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the end­of­the­year school dance. When their scheme backfires, he learns that laughter is not the best medicine for all of his problems. Sometimes it’s just as important to be true to yourself.

Matt Blackstone joined Teach for America after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania and presently teaches high school English. He lives in East Meadow, New York.

Learn more about him at mattblackstonebooks.com.

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Scary Scene in a Scary Movie: “Blackstone keeps things fresh with insight and wit.” — Booklist

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“Blackstone makes a bold and idiosyncratic debut with this boisterous novel about a 14­year­old boy with obsessive­compulsive disorder.” —Publishers Weekly

FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES

AARON STARMER

The Riverman

This story about friendship and imagination combines thought­provoking reality and spine­tingling fantasy in a way that will linger long after the book is closed Alistair Cleary is the kid who everyone trusts. Fiona Loomis is not the typical girl next door. Alistair hasn't really thought of her since they were little kids until she

shows up at his doorstep with a proposition: she wants him to write her biography. What begins as an odd vanity

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project gradually turns into a frightening glimpse into the

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mind of a potentially troubled girl. Fiona says that in her

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basement, there’s a portal that leads to a magical world where a creature called the Riverman is stealing the souls of children. And Fiona’s soul could be next. If Fiona really believes what she’s saying, Alistair fears she may be crazy. But if it’s true, her life could be at risk. It’s up to Alistair to separate fact from fiction, fantasy from reality.

Aaron Starmer was born in northern California, raised in the suburbs of Syracuse, New York, and educated at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. His novels for young readers include Dweeb and The Only Ones, and his travel writing has appeared in numerous guidebooks. He lives with his wife in Hoboken, New Jersey.

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PRAISE The Riverman:

"Dive into this book and you may never resurface." —Newbery Medalist Jack Gantos

The Only Ones:

"Both literary and engaging, this is the kind of book readers will want to return to for new discoveries." —Kirkus Reviews

"Aaron Starmer weaves an enchanting tale full of mystery and magic." —VOYA

"[A] whimsical, creative time­travel fable..." —BCCB

Excerpts/Q&A Before Every town has lost a child. Search the archives, ask the clergy. You'll find stories of runaways slipping out of windows in the dark, never to be seen again. You'll be told of custody battles gone ugly and parents taking extreme measures. Occasionally you'll read about kids snatched from parking lots or on their walks home from school. Here today, gone tomorrow. The pain is passed out and shared until the only ones who remember are the only ones who ever really gave a damn.

Our town lost Luke Drake. By all accounts he was a normal twelve­year­old kid who rode his bike and got into just enough trouble. On a balmy autumn afternoon in 1979, he and his brother Milo were patrolling the banks of the Oriskanny with their BB rifles when a grouse fumbled out from some bushes. Milo shot the bird in the neck and it tried to fly but crashed into a riot of brambles near the water.

"I shot, you fetch," Milo told Luke and those words will probably always kindle insomnia for Milo. Because in the act of fetching, Luke slipped on a rock covered in wet leaves and he fell into t...

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

ERIC WALTERS

The Rule of Three

Perfect for fans of NBC’s Revolution, a gripping adventure about what happens in the first hours, days, and weeks after the world goes dark One shocking afternoon, computers around the globe shut down in a viral catastrophe. At sixteen­year­old Adam Daley’s high school, the problem first seems to be a typical electrical outage, until students discover that cell

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phones are down, municipal utilities are failing, and a few computer­free cars like Adam’s are the only vehicles that function. Driving home, Adam encounters a storm tide of

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anger and fear as the region becomes paralyzed. Soon—as

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protection. And Adam will understand that having a

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keys to his survival.

resources dwindle, crises mount, and chaos descends—he will see his suburban neighborhood band together for police captain for a mother and a retired government spy living next door are not just the facts of his life but the

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Eric Walters, a former elementary­school teacher, is a bestselling children’s author in Canada. He is the founder of Creation of Hope, which provides care for orphans in the Makueni district of Kenya, and lives in Mississauga, Ontario. ericwalters.net

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SPORTS & RECREATION

DAVID KLASS

Grandmaster

This insider’s view of a crushingly intense chess tournament brings the head­ spinning pressures of high­level chess competition to life Freshman Daniel Pratzer gets a chance to prove himself when the chess team invites him and his father to a weekend­long parent­child tournament. Daniel, thinking that his father is a novice, can’t understand why

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his teammates want so badly for them to participate.

Then he finds out the truth: as a teen, his father was one of the most promising young players in America, but the

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pressures of the game pushed him too far, and he had to

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an old competitor and the same dark demons that lurk in

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he uncovers about his father will force him to make some

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surprising moves himself. A Frances Fos...

give up chess to save his own life and sanity. Now, thirty years later, Mr. Pratzer returns to the game to face down the corners of a mind stretched by the demands of the game. Daniel was looking for acceptance—but the secrets

David Klass, an acclaimed screenwriter and the author of many popular YA novels, was a competitive chess tournament player in the post–Bobby Fischer era. He gave up the game at nineteen and only returned to it decades later, when his two children began to play in school tournaments. He lives in New York City.

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David Klass: “Truly intelligent storytelling for teens.” —The Miami Herald “Incredibly original, vitally important, and one hell of a ride.” —David Baldacci

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION

JESSICA BRODY

Unforgotten

Packed with mystery, suspense and romance, this riveting second novel in the Unremembered trilogy raises the stakes as loyalties are tested, love is used as a weapon, and no one’s memories are safe After a daring escape from the scientists at Diotech who created her, Seraphina believes she is finally safe from the horrors of her past. But new threats await Sera and

her boyfriend, Zen, at every turn as Zen falls prey to a mysterious illness and Sera’s extraordinary abilities

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make it more and more difficult to stay hidden.

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Meanwhile, Diotech has developed a dangerous new

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weapon designed to apprehend her. A weapon that even Sera will be powerless to stop. Her only hope of saving Zen’s life and defeating the company that made her is a secret buried deep within her mind. A secret that Diotech will kill to protect. And it won’t stay forgotten for long.

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Jessica Brody is the author of Unremembered, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, My Life Undecided, and The Karma Club. She

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PRAISE Unremembered: “Fast­paced and sure to satisfy romance­oriented readers.” —Kirkus Reviews “The first in Brody’s new science­fiction series should snare enough attention to have folks tapping their feet for the sequel.” —Booklist "[Teens] will have a hard time putting this book down." —School Library Journal

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / LOVE & ROMANCE

MARIE RUTKOSKI

The Winner's Curse

In the tradition of Kristin Cashore and Cassandra Clare comes this brilliant, unputdownable, star­crossed romance about the curse of winning As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen­year­old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions. One day, she is

startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with

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unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin. But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a

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fellow human is much higher than she ever could have

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Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner’s Curse is

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a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and

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your heart.

Marie Rutkoski is the author of The Shadow Society and the Kronos Chronicles, which includes The Cabinet of Wonders.

She is a professor at Brooklyn College and lives in New York

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City. Learn more about her at marierutkoski.com.

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PRAISE “Every line in The Winner’s Curse is beautifully written. The story is masterfully plotted. The characters’ dilemmas fascinated me and tore at my heart. This book gave me a rare and special reading experience: I never knew what was going to happen next. I loved it. I want more.”

—Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of the Graceling Realm books

Excerpts/Q&A “But…you are my friend.” His expression changed, though not in a way Kestrel could read. “Just tell me what’s wrong, Arin. Tell me the truth.”

When he spoke, his voice was raw. “You own me. How can you believe I’ll tell you the truth? Why would I?” The parasol trembled in Kestrel’s grip. She opened her mouth to speak, yet realized that if she did, she wouldn’t be able to control what she said.

“I will tell you something you can trust is true.” Arin’s eyes held hers. “We are not friends.”

Kestrel swallowed. “You’re right,” she whispered. “We’re not.”

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES

AVA DELLAIRA

Love Letters to the Dead

"I simply loved this book. Love Letters to the Dead is more than a stunning debut.

It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice." —Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because

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she thought he’d understand since he died young just like her sister, May, did. Soon Laurel is writing letters to lots of dead people—Janis Joplin, Amy Winhouse, Ameilia Earhart, Heath Ledger, and more—although she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She writes about what it’s like going to a new school, meeting new friends, falling in love for the first time, how her family splinters apart after May dies. She even writes about the abuse she suffered—while May was supposed to be looking out for her. Only then, once Laurel has written down the truth about what happened to herself, can she truly begin to accept what happened to May, and to see her as the person she was: lovely and ...

Ava Dellaira is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was a Truman Capote Fellow. She grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago. She currently lives in Santa Monica, where she is at work on her second book.

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PRAISE "I simply loved this book. Love Letters to the Dead is more than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice." — Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Excerpts/Q&A Dear Kurt Cobain, Mrs. Buster gave us our first assignment in English today, to write a letter to a dead person. As if the letter could reach you in heaven, or at the post office for ghosts. She probably meant for us to write to someone like former president or something, but I need someone to talk to. I couldn’t talk to a president. I can talk to you.

I wish you could tell me where you are now, and why you left. You were my sister May’s favorite musician. Since she’s been gone, it’s hard to be myself, because I don’t know exactly who I am. But now that I’ve started high school, I need to figure it out really fast. Because I can tell that otherwise, I could drown here.

The only things I know about high school are from May. On my first day, I went into her closet and found the outfit that I remember her wearing on her first day – a pleated skirt with a pink cashmere sweater that she cut the neck off of, and pinned a Nirvana patch to – the smiley face one with the x shaped eyes. But the thing about May is that she was beautiful, in a way that stays in your eyes. Her ...

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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX (BYR) • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

ELIZABETH FAMA

Plus One

Divided by day and night and on the run from authorities, star­crossed young lovers unearth a sinister conspiracy in this compelling romantic thriller.

Seventeen­year­old Soleil Le Coeur is a Smudge—a night dweller prohibited by law from going out during the day.

When she fakes an injury in order to get access to and kidnap her newborn niece—a day dweller, or Ray—she

accidentally kidnaps the wrong baby, setting in motion a fast­paced adventure that will bring her into conflict with the powerful lawmakers who order her world, and draw

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her together with the boy she was destined to fall in love

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Set in a vivid alternate reality and peopled with complex,

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individual liberty and civil rights, and a fast­paced

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Elizabeth Fama is the author of Monstrous Beauty,

with, but who is also a Ray.

deeply human characters on both sides of the day­night divide, Plus One is a brilliantly imagined drama of

which was a 2013 Odyssey Honor Audiobook. She lives with her family in Chicago, Illinois.

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Monstrous Beauty: “Fama does not shy away from the big issues: love, death, longing, lust, fear, and revenge all play out through her complex and multidimensional characters.” —Booklist “Packs a serious, sexy wallop.” —BookPage “History buffs, fantasy lovers, and mystery fans will all find something to please them in this engrossing story.”

—School Library Journal “Horror and humanity are adroitly handled…” — Publishers Weekly

“This stylish fantasy mesmerizes.” —Kirkus Reviews

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NANCY TILLMAN

The Crown on Your Head

Bestseller Nancy Tillman is the jewel in our crown. Now, her beautiful book about what makes every child special is available in board book.

We know our children are special, and now, the incomparable Nancy Tillman expresses this universal feeling in the most touching of ways: Every child is born with a crown. The crown is everything that gives us

unique value. Our crown will always be with us wherever we go, whatever we do.

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The Crown on Your Head is a perfect gift for baby showers, graduation, and for any other occasion to tell dear ones that they are loved.

NANCY TILLMAN is the author and illustrator of the New York Times­bestselling picture book On the Night You Were

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Born, its companion journal, The Wonder of You: A Book for

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Celebrating Baby’s First Year, The Spirit of Christmas, Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You (also a New York Times

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bestseller), and I ’d Know You Anywhere, My Love. She also created the mischievious cat Tumford from Tumford the Terrible and Tumford's Rude Noises, and illustrated I t’s Time to Sleep, My Love, by Eric Metaxas. Nancy lives in Portand, Oregon. www.nancytillman.com.

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The Crown on Your Head:

"...this is soothing, visually attractive, and makes for a comforting bedtime read­aloud." —Booklist

"Tillman adds another dreamy volume to her collection of self­esteem­building titles.” —School Library Journal

"Parents and grandparents will love to read this aloud to their little ones..." —Kirkus

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AMY GIBSON; ILLUSTRATED BY MARIA VAN LIESHOUT

Catching Kisses

Wherever we go, kisses from our loved ones are always with us.

At any given moment/someone, somewhere is blowing a kiss.

And somewhere/someone/is catching it.

So begins this journey of the heart, as readers young and old follow a handful of kisses around the United States.

From San Francisco to New Orleans to New York City, the text and stylized artwork celebrate all the ways kisses are

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shared. Here is a perfect read­aloud for little ones, and a

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perfect love letter for readers of any age to share throughout the year.

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Amy Gibson is the author of Around the World on Eighty

ISBN: 9780312376475

amygibson.com.

$16.99 / $18.99 Can.

Legs: Animal Poems, published by Scholastic. She lives in Northern California with her husband and three children.

Maria van Lieshout’s first picture book for Feiwel and

Also available Bloom!

9780312369132 $12.95/$14.50 Can.

Friends was Bloom: A Little Book About Finding Love. She is also the author of Hopper and Wilson, published by Philomel.

The former creative director for Coca­Cola, Maria now lives in San Francisco with her husband and their son. alittlebook.com.

Praise For...

Maria van Lieshout for Bloom:

“As light and sweet as cotton candy, this saga of a pig in love will win over kids and grown­ups alike. Van Lieshout’s loosely drawn pen and ink illustrations . . . a beguiling version of love at first sight . . . This paper­ over­board book’s stylish design and small square format designate it as a natural for Valentine’s Day.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS

TONI YULY

Early Bird

A bird looks for her breakfast in this book perfect for good­morning reading time, or any reading time!

Early Bird wakes up before the sun. She is hungry. What will she have for breakfast?

With language that emphasizes action words, this is a fun story for morning, nighttime, any time.

Toni Yuly has been an early bird all her life, and loves to start her day in the studio listening to other early birds sing

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outside her window. She was born in Seattle and now lives in

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Bremerton, Washington, in a small house by the water. She

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studied painting at the University of Washington, where she worked with the great American painter Jacob Lawrence. In addition to making art, Toni works in the King County Library system. This is her first book for children.

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS

KAREN STANTON

Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend

Artist Karen Stanton brings a gentle and affirming story about dealing with change to vivid and beauitful life.

Henry Cooper and his dog Pomegranate have two houses.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and every other weekend they live with Mama in her new apartment, but on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other weekend, they live with Papa in his new house.

Henry and Pomegranate are happy as they dance with Mama and sing with Papa, but Henry knows that

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sometimes Pomegranate gets confused and just wants to

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go . . . home.

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This accessible story about dealing with the many changes that come with divorce is beautifully brought to life by author Karen Stanton’s memorable illustrations, created from collage and recycled things in a unique fine art style.

Karen Stanton's first career was as an architect. She is also the author of Papi's Gift, illustrated by Rene Moreno, and the author/illustrator of Mr. K and Yudi. She lives in Oakland, California, with her husband and their four children.

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION

MO O'HARA

My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish: The Sea­Quel

Mo O'Hara serves up two more dangerously hypnotic, laugh­out­loud funny stories featuring everyone's favorite Zombie Goldfish.

After Tom recued Frankie the goldfish from his big brother Mark's toxic science experiment by zapping him back to life with a battery, Frankie somehow became a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH with dangerous

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hypnotic powers. Fortunately, Frankie has appointed himself Tom's bodyguard, and together, with a little help from their friends, they thwart Mark's Evil Scientist plans.

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Bay­­a monster that Mark is entirely too interested in.

ISBN: 9781250029201

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Then, Frankie takes center stage to rescue Tom's school

Tom is looking forward to their annual family trip to the seaside, right up until he hears about the Evil Eel of Eel After all, even a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH might have a little trouble with a Super Electric Zombie Eel!

play from Mark's evil plans.

Also available Mo O’Hara is the author of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. She grew up in Pennsylvania, and now lives in London, where she works as a writer, actor, and storyteller, visiting theaters and schools all across the UK and Ireland.

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Mo and her brother once brought their own pet goldfish back from the brink of death (true fact).

FEIWEL & FRIENDS • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / FAMILY

ELLEN POTTER; ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAVID HEATLEY

Otis Dooda: Downright Dangerous

Get ready for more crazy Tidwell Towers adventures­­Otis Dooda is back for book two!

After surviving the crazy events of his first weeks in New York City, nine­year­old Otis Dooda is starting out at a brand­new school. He would love to make a good impression, but life in Tidwell Towers is never that easy. With his disgusting seatmate, the possible impending alien invasion, and the introduction of his new

nemesis, Sid Frackas "The Greatest LEGO Genius Who Ever Lived" (a title Otis thought was his!), things are

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getting downright dangerous!

Otis Dooda:Downright Dangerous, the second title in this hilarious chapter book series, again pairs Ellen Potter's unique voice with David Heatley's vivid and engaging illustrations to share the story of a sort­of­average boy

ISBN: 9781250011770

with a not­so­average life.

$13.99 / $15.99 Can.

And for more Otis fun, check out otisdooda.com!

Also available

Ellen Potter is the author of Otis Dooda and known for her bestselling Olivia Kidney series, as well as her star­studded novels, The Kneebone Boy and The Humming Room. She swears that everything in this novel is absolutely not true,

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but we are still on the lookout for the aliens. Read for yourself.

Meet David Heatley. He drew all the pictures for Otis Dooda. When he's not writing songs or playing with Legos or daydreaming, he makes art for magazines, books, and Web sites all over the world, including The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Nickelodeon Magazine.

Praise For...

Otis Dooda: Strange But True: "Otis Dooda clearly shares juvenile­literature DNA with a certain Wimpy Kid. This first book... features lots of silliness and plenty of fart jokes... Humor, hot air, and crudely rendered drawings should ensure this saga's popularity." —Booklist

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES, ESPIONAGE, & DETECTIVE STORIES

KATE EGAN WITH MAGICIAN MIKE LANE; ILLUSTRATIONS BY ERIC WIGHT

The Vanishing Coin [The Magic Shop Book 1] Welcome to the Magic Shop—a new illustrated chapter book series featuring REAL magic tricks!

"Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen."*

Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start for Mike, but he just can't sit still. His parents won't even let him play soccer anymore. Instead, he has to hang out with his

neighbor Nora, who is good at everything!

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But then, Mike and Nora discover the White Rabbit—a

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store with a special secret inside. It's owner, Mr. Zerlin, is

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a magician, and, amazingly, he seems to think that Mike could be a magician, too!

Based on the extraordinary magic of Mike Lane, with actual (very cool) magic tricks included, this series is

ISBN: 9781250029140

sure to appeal to anyone looking for new and “magic”

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ways to fit in.

Also available

*—Von Goethe Kate Egan is a freelance editor and the author of several books including the picture book Kate and Nate Are Running Late. She lives in Brunswick, Maine, with her husband and

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two children.

Magician Mike Lane has been performing magic professionally for over 30 years. He lives with his wife, Donna, and their two children, Daniel and Lindsay, in Staten Island, New York.

Eric Wight is an author, illustrator, and animation director, whose books for children include the Frankie Pickle series. Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, with his family. ericwight.com.

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KATE EGAN WITH MAGICIAN MIKE LANE

The Vanishing Coin [The Magic Shop Book 1]

Welcome to the Magic Shop—a new illustrated chapter book series featuring REAL magic tricks!

"Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen."*

Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start for Mike, but he just can't sit still. His parents won't even let him play soccer anymore. Instead, he has to hang out with his

neighbor Nora, who is good at everything!

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But then, Mike and Nora discover the White Rabbit—a

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store with a special secret inside. It's owner, Mr. Zerlin, is

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ways to fit in.

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a magician, and, amazingly, he seems to think that Mike could be a magician, too!

Based on the extraordinary magic of Mike Lane, with actual (very cool) magic tricks included, this series is sure to appeal to anyone looking for new and “magic”

*—Von Goethe Kate Egan is a freelance editor and the author of several books including the picture book Kate and Nate Are Running Late. She lives in Brunswick, Maine, with her husband and two children.

Magician Mike Lane has been performing magic professionally for over 30 years. He lives with his wife, Donna, and their two children, Daniel and Lindsay, in Staten Island, New York.

Eric Wight is an author, illustrator, and animation director, whose books for children include the Frankie Pickle series. Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, with his family. ericwight.com.

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KATE EGAN WITH MAGICIAN MIKE LANE; ILLUSTRATIONS BY ERIC WRIGHT

The Incredible Twisting Arm [The Magic Shop Book 2] The magic continues in book two of the Magic Shop—our new chapter book series featuring real magic tricks!

Surviving fourth grade is little easier now that Mike has found the White Rabbit. Thinking about his next magic trick helps him stay focused. But after having to miss a special show, Mike decides that he needs to prove to his parents that he is responsible enough to ride his bike downtown alone.

Nora is Mike's expert on good behavior. But she is

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distracted by a new friendship, and Mike is left to muddle through on his own. Maybe he can find some other way to impress his parents–one that’s a little more magical?

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Based on the extraordinary magic of Mike Lane, with

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to fit in.

actual (very cool) magic tricks included, this series is sure to appeal to readers searching for that "magic" way

$14.99 / $16.99 Can.

Kate Egan is a freelance editor and the author of several

Also available

books including the picture book Kate and Nate Are Running Late. She lives in Brunswick, Maine, with her husband and two children.

Magician Mike Lane has been performing magic

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professionally for over 30 years. He lives with his wife, Donna, and their two children, Daniel and Lindsay, in Staten Island, New York.

Eric Wight is an author, illustrator, and animation director, whose books for children include the Frankie Pickle series. Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, with his family. ericwight.com.

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES, ESPIONAGE, & DETECTIVE STORIES

KATE EGAN AND MIKE LANE

The Incredible Twisting Arm [The Magic Shop Book 2]

The magic continues in book two of the Magic Shop—our new chapter book series featuring real magic tricks!

Surviving fourth grade is little easier now that Mike has found the White Rabbit. Thinking about his next magic trick helps him stay focused. But after having to miss a special show, Mike decides that he needs to prove to his parents that he is responsible enough to ride his bike downtown alone.

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Nora is Mike's expert on good behavior. But she is distracted by a new friendship, and Mike is left to muddle through on his own. Maybe he can find some other way to impress his parents–one that’s a little more magical?

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Based on the extraordinary magic of Mike Lane, with

ISBN: 9781250040442

to fit in.

actual (very cool) magic tricks included, this series is sure to appeal to readers searching for that "magic" way

$5.99 / $6.99 Can.

Kate Egan is a freelance editor and the author of several books including the picture book Kate and Nate Are Running Late. She lives in Brunswick, Maine, with her husband and two children.

Magician Mike Lane has been performing magic professionally for over 30 years. He lives with his wife, Donna, and their two children, Daniel and Lindsay, in Staten Island, New York.

Eric Wight is an author, illustrator, and animation director, whose books for children include the Frankie Pickle series. Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, with his family. ericwight.com.

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / HISTORICAL

MICHAEL MORPURGO

A Medal for Leroy

In his signature layered storytelling, Michael Morpurgo tells a moving story of a boy who discovers the truth of his family history that spans from WWI to present day.

When Michael’s aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter entitled, “Who I am, what I’ve done, and who you are.”

It reveals a story that will change everything. It starts

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with Michael’s grandfather, Leroy, a black officer in WWI

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who charged into a battle zone not once, but three times

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to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery, but because of racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged.

Now, it’s up to Michael to change that.

Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British Army, award­winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.

Michael Morpurgo, a Member of the Order of the British Empire, is the author of over 100 children's books, including An Elephant in the Garden and Shadow. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller War Horse, which debuted on Broadway in 2011, and is a film by Steven Spielberg.

Praise For...

Shadow: "...heart­rending and heart­affirming…” —Kirkus, starred review An Elephant in the Garden: "This well­paced, heartwarming narrative by a master storyteller will appeal to readers on several levels..." — SLJ

"Librarians and educators alike will welcome this semi­ factual historical title as a valuable teaching aid on the subject of war." —VOYA

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION

RACHEL SEARLES

The Lost Planet

We can’t resist intergalactic adventure in the vein of Star Wars. An epic and exciting debut!

This is what the boy is told: 1. He woke up on planet Trucon, inside a fence he shouldn’t have been able to pass.

2. He has an annirad blaster wound to the back of his head.

3. He has no memory.

4. He is now under the protection of a mysterious benefactor.

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5. His name is Chase Garrety.

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This is what Chase Garrety knows: 1. He has a message: “Guide the star.”

2. Time is running out.

Rachel Searles lives in Los Angeles with her rocket scientist husband. This is her fiction debut. rachelsearles.blogspot.com.

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Excerpts/Q&A The boy opened his eyes to a sky the color of melted butter and a sense of inexplicable terror.

He sucked in a ragged gasp of air and sat up. The pain followed a second later, smacking the back of his head like a club. The world swam around him in a blur. He grasped for simple facts: where he was, how he'd gotten here. Why he hurt. Why he could barely see.

Nothing.

Shoving aside his confusion, he pushed himself to one knee with a grunt. The muggy air seemed to vibrate, but he couldn't tell whether it was real or whether he was imagining it. He squinted hard enough to make out the gray shape of a nearby building, and something vast and green behind it. What was this place?

A hand landed on his shoulder. With a cry of surprise, he turned and saw a blurry figure crouched beside him. It took a moment to unscramble what the person was shouting.

"Who are you? How'd you get past the fence?"

Fence? He shook his head.

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FEIWEL & FRIENDS • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / HUMOROUS STORIES

ANDY GRIFFITHS; ILLUSTRATIONS BY TERRY DENTON

The 26­Story Treehouse

The sequel that Publishers Weekly said "can't arrive soon enough" is here!

Welcome back to the Treehouse!

Andy and Terry live in a 26­story treehouse. (It used to be 13 stories, but they've expanded.) It has a bumper car rink, a skate ramp, an antigravity chamber, an ice cream parlor with 78 flavors, and the Maze of Doom—a maze so complicated that nobody who has gone in has ever come out again... Well, not yet, anyway.

This time, the two friends have a whole week to finish

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their next book, and Andy even knows what it should be about—the story of how he and Terry first met. But, life is NEVER boring in the treehouse, and emergency shark operations, giant storms, and wooden pirate heads are just the beginning…

New York Times­bestselling author Andy Griffiths, who wrote The 13­Story Treehouse, What Body Part IsThat?, Killer Koalas From Outer Space, The Big Fat Cow that Goes Kapow,

Also available

The Cat on the Mat Is Flat, and The Day My Butt Went Psycho! is at his best in these wild storytelling adventures, perfect for readers of all ages, which hit #1 on the Australian bestseller list. andygriffiths.com.au

What Body Part Is That?

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Terry Denton has worked with Andy on many books, including The 13­Story Treehouse series, and Killer Koalas From Outer Space. He lives in Australia with his wife and three kids.

Praise For...

The 13­Story Treehouse: "Anarchic absurdity at its best.... Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail... a sequel was published last year in Australia and can't arrive soon enough." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Will appeal to fans of Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey...The wonderfully random slapstick humor is tailor­made for reluctant readers... A treat for all." —Booklist

FEIWEL & FRIENDS • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE

MARISSA MEYER

Cress

The third book in Marissa Meyer’s New York Times/USA Today­bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, inspired by Rapunzel.

Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.

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Their best hope lies with Cress, who has been trapped on a satellite since childhood with only her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker – unfortunately, she’s just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice.

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Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing stop her

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marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may

When a daring rescue goes awry, the group is separated.

Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a high price.

not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only ones who can.

Marissa Meyer’s first and second books in the Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Scarlet, both debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. She lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and their three cats. www.marissameyer.com.

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PRAISE Praise for Cinder:

A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Next Kids’ Top Ten Title

“Prince Charming among the cyborgs.” —The Wall Street Journal

“…Unfolds with the magic of a fairy tale and the breakneck excitement of dystopian fiction.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review.

Praise for Scarlet:

A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Next Kids’ Top Ten Title

“It’s another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance.”—Booklist, starred review

“Returning fans of Meyer’s Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel. …Meyer portrays each scene with precision and rising tension, leaving readers with another mesmerizing journey. “ —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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FIRST SECOND • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

JAMES KOCHALKA

The Glorkian Warrior Delivers a Pizza

A hilariously wacky science fiction adventure for younger readers.

The Glorkian Warrior isn't the brightest bulb in the box, so it's good he's got his trusty talking backpack to advise him as they set out on a perilous journey to deliver a pizza. The pizza's got clams and peanut butter on it, so it's not clear who's going to want it, but deliver it they will.

With bright, lively illustrations and classic prat­falls, this graphic novel for kids is 112 pages of super icky gross­out

humor and ludicrously bad decisions—a winner, in other words.

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James Kochalka is the first Cartoonist Laureate of

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Puncher. Dragon Puncher Island won an Eisner Award in

ISBN: 9781596439177

and two sons. Following a rich career in indie comics, The

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Glorkian Warrior is his first book with a traditional publisher.

Vermont. He's the author and illustrator of several popular children's book series, including Johnny Boo and Dragon 2012 for Best Publication for Early Readers, but he's also won the Harvey Award and four Ignatz Awards for his books for adults. Kochalka lives in Burlington, Vermont with his wife

Praise For...

"The Glorkian Warrior is going to make you hungry!" — Pendleton Ward, creator of Adventure Time

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FIRST SECOND • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

WRITTEN BY LOÏC DAUVILLIER; ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARC LIZANO; COLORED BY GREG SALSEDO

Hidden A Child's Story of the Holocaust A deeply moving story about a little girl hiding from the Nazis in World War II France.

In this gentle, poetic young graphic novel, Dounia, a grandmother, tells her granddaughter the story even her son has never heard: how, as a young Jewish girl in Paris, she was hidden away from the Nazis by a series of neighbors and friends who risked their lives to keep her alive when her parents had been taken to concentration

camps.

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The book ends on a tender note, with Dounia and her

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mother rediscovering each other as World War II ends . .

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. and a young girl in present­day France becoming closer to her grandmother, who can finally, after all those years, tell her story.

Loïc Dauvillier is above all a book lover. He has penned a great many picture books and comics adaptations of classics (Around the World in 80 Days, Oliver Twist), as well as other more personal and autobiographical works.

Marc Lizano has lent his pen to over forty books. Today he is one of the most sought after cartoonists and works in a wide range of styles and genres on graphic novels and picture books for young readers and for adults.

Greg Salsedo is a highly regarded young French comics colorist and designer.

Hidden is their first collaboration.

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GEORGE O'CONNOR

Aphrodite Goddess of Love George O'Connor brings his lifelong passion for Greek myths to bear in this New York Times–bestselling series for young readers.

In volume six of Olympians, graphic novel author/artist George O'Connor turns the spotlight on Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Look for the same thoroughly researched and wonderfully accessible comics

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storytelling as O'Connor tackles the story of the Aphrodite from her dramatic birth (emerging from sea­ foam) to her role in the Trojan War. O'Connor has outdone himself with this volume: the story is riviting and the artwork is beyond compare. Greek mythology has never been so vivid!

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A Neal Porter Book

ISBN: 9781596439474

George O'Connor's hit series, Olympians, has landed on the

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New York Times bestseller list (Hades and Poseidon) and found a devoted fan­base among readers and educators.

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"A first­rate series." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"O’Connor’s brand of classical mythology for modern sensibilities serves as a good introduction to the gods and settings of the Greek myths." —Publishers Weekly

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FIRST SECOND • DECEMBER 2013 JUVENILE FICTION / COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

GEORGE O'CONNOR

Aphrodite Goddess of Love George O'Connor brings his lifelong passion for Greek myths to bear in this New York Times–bestselling series for young readers.

In volume six of Olympians, graphic novel author/artist George O'Connor turns the spotlight on Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Look for the same thoroughly researched and wonderfully accessible comics

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storytelling as O'Connor tackles the story of the Aphrodite from her dramatic birth (emerging from sea­ foam) to her role in the Trojan War. O'Connor has outdone himself with this volume: the story is riviting and the artwork is beyond compare. Greek mythology has never been so vivid!

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A Neal Porter Book

ISBN: 9781596437395

George O'Connor's hit series, Olympians, has landed on the

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New York Times bestseller list (Hades and Poseidon) and found a devoted fan­base among readers and educators.

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Olympians: "A first­rate series." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"O’Connor’s brand of classical mythology for modern sensibilities serves as a good introduction to the gods and settings of the Greek myths." —Publishers Weekly

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FIRST SECOND • FEBRUARY 2014 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / GENERAL

ARNE BELLSTORF

Baby's in Black Astrid Kirchherr, Stuart Sutcliffe, and The Beatles The New York Times–bestselling Beatles graphic novel, "a sensitively depicted slice of rock history" (Booklist), is now out in paperback!

The heart of Baby's In Black is a love story. The “fifth Beatle,” Stuart Sutcliffe, fell in love with the beautful Astrid Kirchherr when she recruited The Beatles for a sensational (and famous) photography session in

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Hamburg at the beginning of the band's career. Sutcliffe's meteoric rise as a modern artist was cut short when he died unexpectedly a year later.

This New York Times–bestselling comic presents the early career of The Beatles in moody black and white artwork by rising German comics star Arne Bellstorf.

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Arne Bellstorf was born in Dannenberg, Germany, in

ISBN: 9781596439184

monthly comic page for a German newspaper, Der

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Tagesspiegel. Besides working as an illustrator and comic

1979. Since 2006 he has been writing and illustrating a

artist, he also co­edits the annual Orang comic magazine with Sascha Hommer. Together, they founded Kiki Post, a small collective and independent publishing house for comics, in 2004. Baby's In Black was a success (a New York Times bestseller) in the US in hardcover and is now being released in paperback.

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Baby's In Black: "Wonderful." —The New York Times "The Beatles as you've never seen them." —The Huffington Post "Magically charming." —The Seattle Times Review

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FIRST SECOND • MARCH 2014 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / HISTORICAL FICTION

MARK SIEGEL

Sailor Twain Or: The Mermaid in the Hudson Now in paperback: Mark Siegel's New York Times–bestselling graphic novel story of men and mermaids, "A haunting Gilded Age graphic novel about love, lust, and mermaids." (The Today Show) When a riverboat captain rescues an injured mermaid from the waters of the busiest port in the United States, he unleashes a calamity that only true love—if such a

thing is possible—could avert. A mysterious and beguiling love story in graphic novel format with

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elements of Poe, Twain, Hemingway, and Greek

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mythology, drawn in moody black­and­white

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charcoal, Sailor Twain is a study in romance, atmosphere, and suspense.

Mark Siegel is the illustrator of To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel, a Robert F. Sibert Award Honor Book, as well as the author and illustrator of the picture book Moving House, published by Roaring Brook Press.

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Sailor Twain: “This extraordinary work of fiction...succeeds in a very difficult task: making the reader more human. Bravo!” — Pete Hamill "Siegel's Sailor Twain sings a classic siren's call." ­­ USA Today “Addictive.” —Rachel Maddow "An astounding story entwining three lives on a magical journey." ­­Romantic Times “A marvel of graphical beauty and complex, intelligent storytelling.” —Lev Grossman “Wow. Fabulous.” —Robin McKinley

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DANICA NOVGORODOFF

The Undertaking of Lily Chen

A young man who accidentally kills his own brother must find a bride to accompany him to the afterlife.

Deshi, a young man struggling to make a life for himself in rural China, watches his life comes unhinged when he accidentally kills his older brother in a fight. His distraught parents send him on a hopeless journey to acquire a bride for his brother to marry posthumously so he doesn't enter the next world alone—an ancient Chinese

tradition with many modern adherents. Eligible female corpses are in short supply, however. When Deshi falls

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into company with a beautiful, angry, and single young

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woman named Lily, he sees a solution to his problems . . .

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Danica Novgorodoff (Slow Storm; Refresh, Refresh)

ISBN: 9781596435865

The only hitch is Lily is still very much alive.

brings her distinctive voice and gorgeous, moody watercolors to this wry, beautiful, and surprising literary graphic novel.

$29.99 / $34.50 Can.

Danica Novgorodoff is a painter, writer, graphic designer

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and horse wrangler from Kentucky. Her graphic novels Slow Storm (2008) and Refresh, Refresh (included in Best American Comics 2011) were published by First Second. She has been a fellow at the MacDowell Colony and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. danicanovgorodoff.com

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The Undertaking of Lily Chen: "If you haven't read any of Danica Novgorodoff's books, you're missing out." —USA Today "Beautiful, haunting, and utterly human." —Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese "A vast, dangerous tale… Novgorodoff has created a world filled with ghosts, regrets, dreams, and love." —

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE

TRIXIE BELLE AND MELISSA CARUSO­SCOTT; ILLUSTRATIONS BY OLIVER LAKE

Little Red Riding Hood Les Petits Fairytales A favorite fairytale for baby and toddler!

Discover the magic of Little Red Riding Hood in this petite edition of the classic fairytale, created especially for little readers with just a handful of words and bright, enchanting illustrations.

Trixie Belle lives with her princely husband and their three little nymph children in an enchanted cottage in Western Massachusetts, where she spins her tales.

Melissa Caruso­Scott resides with her inventive husband and their two mini­maestros in Brooklyn, where she

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Oliver Lake likes creating art that appeals to both children

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and adults. He exhibits at art galleries and sells prints of his work online. iotaillustration.co.uk

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Cinderella:

". . . an impressively succinct introduction to favorite tales."

—Publishers Weekly

Cinderella and Snow White:

"These books provide something valuable: an opportunity for interactive storytelling between adults and children."

—Cynthia K. Ritter, "Out of the Box," a Horn Book blog

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TRIXIE BELLE AND MELISSA CARUSO­SCOTT; ILLUSTRATIONS BY OLIVER LAKE

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Les Petits Fairytales A favorite fairytale for baby and toddler!

Discover the magic of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in this petite edition of the classic fairytale, created especially for little readers with just a handful of words and bright, enchanting illustrations.

Trixie Belle lives with her princely husband and their three little nymph children in an enchanted cottage in Western Massachusetts, where she spins her tales.

Melissa Caruso­Scott resides with her inventive husband and their two mini­maestros in Brooklyn, where she

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promotes kindie music through Super Sonic Kids.

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Cinderella:

". . . an impressively succinct introduction to favorite tales."

—Publishers Weekly

Cinderella and Snow White:

"These books provide something valuable: an opportunity for interactive storytelling between adults and children."

—Cynthia K. Ritter, "Out of the Box," a Horn Book blog

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • DECEMBER 2013 JUVENILE NONFICTION / HEALTH & DAILY LIVING

ELICIA CASTALDI; ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELICIA CASTALDI

The Food Parade An Introduction to Healthy Eating for Kids A fun introduction to healthy eating for kids.

It's time to celebrate with the five basic food groups. The mayor of Food Town introduces each food group as they march in the town parade, from the grains, vegetables, and fruits, to the dairy and protein. Kids learn about the importance of all the food groups and how our bodies benefit from each. There is also helpful information on portion size and exercise along with both illustrations of

the Food Pyramid and the newly introduced Town plate.

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Award­winning illustrator and author Elicia Castaldi is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Elicia's books

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include Eighth Grade is Making Me Sick and Middle School is

ISBN: 9780805091762

praised as having a “quirky profoundness,” and she never

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goes a day without being inspired.

Worse than Meatloaf, both written by Jennifer L. Holm, and Miss Polly has a Dolly. Elicia's artwork has been

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“All parents should teach their children about the importance of healthy eating. Elicia Castaldi’s Food Parade is a fun and entertaining way to deliver the message. It’s a gift to your kids that will last a lifetime.”

—Patti LaBelle, legendary singer, bestselling author, and actress

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS

MICHELLE ROBINSON; ILLUSTRATED BY KATE HINDLEY

How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth

In her red rain boots and yellow raincoat, a little girl takes on a mammoth of a challenge.

Things can get a bit messy when you try to wash a woolly mammoth, so follow this step­by­step guide to successfully clean up your hairy friend. But be forewarned! A mammoth's tummy is terribly tickly.

Young readers and parents alike will appreciate this

hilarious bath time adventure.

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Michelle Robinson is a picture book author and a native of

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Gloucestershire, UK where she spent her childhood roaming

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the countryside, observing ladybugs and ruminating on the finer qualities of cows. Her previous works include Goodnight Tractor, Ding Dong Gorilla!, and What to Do If an Elephant Stands on Your Foot. She lives in Frome, UK with her family.

ISBN: 9780805099669

Kate Hindley is a children's book illustrator, currently

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living and working in Worcestershire, UK. Her first picture book illustrations appeared in The Great Snortle Hunt. She likes doodling, and pea and ham soup.

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What To Do If An Elephant Stands On Your Foot: "Robinson, in what is her first book for children, strikes just the right 'in on the joke' tone." —The New York Times "When the ending suggests that the story is starting over, listeners will be happy to hear it again." —Kirkus Reviews

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ERIC CARLE; ILLUSTRATED BY ERIC CARLE AND OTHERS

What's Your Favorite Animal?

What's your favorite animal? Discover the answers of some of the most beloved children's book artists.

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Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best.

Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or yellow spotted leopards. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children's book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

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Eric Carle is the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? written by Bill Martin Jr. He is also the creator of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, which is the recipient of all royalties from this book. Carle's collaborators are some of the best known and beloved picture book illustrators of today and to whom special thanks is due.

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?: “The contemporary classic, beloved of preschoolers and beginning readers alike.” —The Horn Book

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, & MAGIC

KATHERINE TEGEN; ILLUSTRATIONS BY KRISTIN VARNER

Pink Cupcake Magic

A magical princess tale with a twist.

Zoe loves cupcakes, especially pink ones, and princesses, especially magic ones. Unfortunately her greedy brother Ralph loves cupcakes too—he spoils everything! One day Zoe bakes a wish into her cupcakes. Suddenly she is a real princess! But Ralph is still up to his old tricks. Will Princess Zoe finally find a way to give Ralph what he deserves?

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Katherine Tegen’s humorous text and Kristin Varner’s magical artwork will satisfy every sister who has ever been plagued by a brother, and every child who believes in the power of magic!

Katherine Tegen is the author of the New York Times­ bestselling picture book The Story of the Easter Bunny and several other books for children. As well as being an author, Katherine is an editor and a publisher of children's and teen books. She lives in New York City with her family.

Kristin Varner was born in Salt Lake City and has lived (and eaten cupcakes) in several cities across the globe. She holds a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and daughter. kristinvarner.com

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY

DEMI; ILLUSTRATIONS BY DEMI

Florence Nightingale

A new picture book biography of a female pioneer in medicine.

Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today.

This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully

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long­lasting effects of her career.

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for children, including The Empty Pot, Liang and His Magic

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Demi is the author and illustrator of many well­loved books Paintbrush, and Buddha Stories. She lives in Washington State.

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JOHN HIMMELMAN

Duck to the Rescue

When Ernie the duck tries to help out on the Greenstalks' farm, nothing goes quite as he plans . . .

The Greenstalks have the cleverest animals around.

When something goes wrong on the farm, someone is always ready to jump in, and this time Ernie the duck is

determined to help out. But no matter how hard he tries, nothing goes quite right. It takes the clever trick of a kind little lamb for Ernie to finally get his chance to come to

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the rescue!

John Himmelman is the author and illustrator of more than sixty books for children. This is his fourth book documenting the remarkable helpfulness of the Greenstalk farm animals, the others being Chickens To The Rescue, Pigs

ISBN: 9780805094855

To The Rescue, and Cows To The Rescue. He lives in

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Connecticut with his family.

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"The details in each rescue scene will have everyone laughing." —School Library Journal, starred review "The joke gets funnier each time you turn the page." — Booklist Pigs To The Rescue: "Himmelman's expressively comedic illustrations keep it as funny as ever." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Cows To The Rescue: "This expressive and determined herd of cows should have readers laughing until the you­know­whats come home." —Publishers Weekly

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / HUMOROUS STORIES

ALISON JACKSON; ILLUSTRATIONS BY DORIS BARRETTE

When the Wind Blew

A variety of nursery rhyme characters are blown together into one whimsical tale.

We all know the story of the old woman who lived in a shoe with her many children. But not everyone knows about the day when the wind blew very hard, and an unexpected guest arrived (cradle and all), setting off a chain of events that involves the three little kittens, Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue, and many other beloved nursery characters. Can the old woman restore

order to their world and still manage to get her children to bed on time? But, of course!

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A Christy Ottaviano Book Alison Jackson was inspired to write this companion to If the Shoe Fits after a strong gust of wind mysteriously deposited a blanket in her backyard. Ms. Jackson is the award­winning author of many picture books and novels including I Know an Old Lady who Swallowed a Pie and Eggs Over Evie. She lives in Salinas, California.

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If the Shoe Fits: "Jackson's deft touch for humor carries the audience's interest through the story."—School Library Journal "An exciting world through which the miniature family journeys at a brisk pace perfect for energetic toddlers and preschoolers."—Booklist "Young ones who have mastered their nursery rhymes will get a hoot out of Jackson's gentle humor."—PW

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES

KIMBERLY WILLIS HOLT; ILLUSTRATIONS BY KYRSTEN BROOKER

Dinner with the Highbrows

A silly story about manners, told with chutzpah and charm.

Bernard has never been to dinner at a friend's house before. His mother gives him quite the list of rules to follow—no elbows on the table, put your napkin on your lap, don't talk with food in your mouth, and so on. But Bernard is shocked to discover that the Highbrows think the table is the best place for elbows and feet, never put their napkins on their laps, and talk with food in their

mouths! How will Bernard survive dinner with such an obnoxious crew?

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This funny picture book about manners and etiquette turns the idea of good manners on its head and the result is a laugh­aloud feast!

A Christy Ottaviano Book Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of many books for children and young adults, including the National Book Award­winning When Zachary Beaver Came to Town and the Piper Reed series. She lives in Texas with her family. kimberlywillisholt.com

Kyrsten Brooker is the illustrator of Runaway Dreidel! and

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Math Attack!, among other picture books. She lives in Edmonton, Canada.

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The Adventures of Granny Clearwater and Little Critter: “Whoo­hoo for this rollicking ride!” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “This is a wonderful tall tale, told with plenty of humor and enhanced by colorful collage illustrations.” —SLJ

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“Part tall tale, part history lesson, Holt’s latest picture­ book adventure features lots of homespun humor and playful language.” —BCCB

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, & MAGIC

SALLY GARDNER; ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAVID ROBERTS

Operation Bunny The Fairy Detective Agency's First Case An orphan girl inherits a fairy detective agency and finds herself neck­deep in magical mystery.

When Emily Vole inherits an abandoned shop, she discovers a magical world she never knew existed—and a fairy­hating witch, a mischievous set of golden keys, and a train full of brightly colored bunnies are just a few of the surprises that come with it.

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With the help of a talking cat called Fidget and a grumpy fairy detective called Buster, it is up to Emily to save the fairies and get to the bottom of Operation Bunny.

Sally Gardner is an award­winning novelist from London.

Her books have been translated into 22 languages and she has sold over 2 million copies in the UK. Called an “idiosyncratic genius” by The Sunday Times, Sally is the author of the acclaimed Magical Children series as well as many novels for teens, including The Double Shadow, Maggot Moon, and I, Coriander. sallygardner.net David Roberts is a bestselling British artist who has illustrated many beautiful books for children. He holds a degree in fashion design from Manchester Metropolitan University, and worked various jobs before becoming a children’s book illustrator. davidrobertsillustration.com

Praise For...

Operation Bunny: "If you like mind­boggling adventures filled with brilliant illustrations and strange talking animals, then do not hesitate to pick up this brilliant book." —The Guardian "This brims with quirky charm reminiscent of Eva Ibbotson, Joan Aiken and early JK Rowling." —The Times

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LAURIE KELLER; ILLUSTRATIONS BY LAURIE KELLER

Invasion of the Ufonuts

Arnie is headed to outer space for some alien doughnut adventures!

Arnie is shocked when he hears his neighbor Loretta Schmoretta tell news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens—alien doughnuts from outer spastry. Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, that is, until he gets abducted! Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders. The

slapstick shenanigans continue in this hilarious second book in the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut chapter

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book series.

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A Christy Ottaviano Book

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Laurie Keller is the acclaimed author­illustrator of Do Unto

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Otters; Arnie, the Doughnut; The Scrambled States of America; Open Wide: Tooth School Inside; and Bowling Alley Bandit,

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Praise For...

Bowling Alley Bandit:

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"A bowling tournament gives the rolling raconteur introduced in the 2003 picture book Arnie the Doughnut fresh scope for wisecracks and wild misadventures. . . .

Like triumphant Mr. Bing, Keller walks off with a “Stiffy Stu McShiny” award for this yummy chapter­book series opener." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Keller shrewdly targets hesitant readers with an abundance of goofy comedy." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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ELISE BROACH; ILLUSTRATIONS BY KELLY MURPHY

The Miniature World of Marvin and James

A new chapter book series featuring the characters from Elise Broach's beloved Masterpiece—the ever­adventurous Marvin the beetle and his best friend, James.

James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home. Without James to keep him company, Marvin has to play with his annoying

cousin, Elaine. Marvin and Elaine quickly find themselves getting into all sorts of trouble—even getting trapped

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inside a pencil sharpener! Marvin misses James and

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starts to worry about their friendship. Will James still be

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Marvin's friend when he gets home or will James have found a new best friend?

This young chapter book—the first in a new series— captures the miniature world of Marvin the beetle and his special friendship with James.

A Christy Ottaviano Book

Also available Elise Broach is the New York Times− bestselling author of books for children and young adults, including Desert Crossing, Shakespeare’s Secret, Masterpiece, and the Superstition Mountain Mysteries series. Her books have been

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selected as ALA Notable Books, Junior Library Guild selections, the recipient of an E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and an Edgar Award nominee, among other distinctions. She lives in Connecticut with her family.

Kelly Murphy has illustrated many books for children including Masterpiece, Alex and the Amazing Time Machine, and the Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist books. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

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PRAISE Masterpiece:

A New York Times Bestseller

"Inventive ... Broach ... packs this fast­moving story with perennially seductive themes: hidden lives and secret friendships, miniature worlds lost to disbelievers ... Broach and Kelly show readers something new." —PW, starred review

"Delightful intricacies of beetle life ... blend seamlessly with the suspenseful caper as well as the sentimental story of a complicated­but­ rewarding friendship ... Murphy’s charming pen­and­ink drawings populate the short chapters of this funny, winsome novel." —Kirkus

"This marvelous story is sure to be a hit." —SLJ

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / HISTORY

MICHAEL J. TOUGIAS AND CASEY SHERMAN

The Finest Hours The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue A harrowing Coast Guard rescue involving two oil tankers that split in half and left many sailors hanging on for their lives—soon to be a movie from Disney!

On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst Nor'Easters that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle­grade adaptation of an

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adult nonfiction book tells the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four young men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30

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stranded sailors. It's a fast­paced, uplifting story that puts

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Michael Tougias is the author of 19 books, many of them

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survival stories, including A Storm Too Soon and Ten Hours

young readers in the middle of the action. A gripping account of heroism and survival.

A Christy Ottaviano Book

Until Dawn, which received an Editor’s Choice Selection from Booklist.

Casey Sherman is a senior writer for CBS News in Boston, and is a contributing writer for Boston Magazine. He is also the author of the acclaimed true crime thriller A Rose for Mary.

Praise For...

The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition): "A gripping tale of Coast Guard heroism . . . an action­ packed account of rescue at sea." —Kirkus Reviews

"Gripping. . . . Tougias and Sherman ably narrate the desperate struggles of crew members on both the wrecks and the rescue boats . . . will make readers appreciate the bravery of the men who put their lives on the line . . . action­packed." —Publishers Weekly

"Tougias and Sherman reach their peak of tension in the sink­or­swim moments when mariners abandoned ship and chanced their lives on their rescuers’ skill and bravery . . . excellent." —Booklist

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MICHAEL L. COOPER

Fighting Fire!

Ten of the Deadliest Fires in American History and How We Fought Them Ten terrible fires that changed America.

From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them.

Fighting Fire! brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General

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Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County, and the catastrophe of 9/11. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast­paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a

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celebration of the human spirit.

ISBN: 9780805097146

history and biography books for young readers. He lives in

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Louisville, Kentucky. michaellcooper.com

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Michael L. Cooper is the award­winning author of many

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JOHN BOYNE

Stay Where You Are And Then Leave

The next work of historical fiction from the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Stay Where You Are and Then Leave is a touching look at the effects war has on a family.

The day the First World War broke out, Alfie Summerfield's father promised he wouldn't go away to fight—but he broke that promise the following day. Four

years later, Alfie doesn't know where his father might be, other than that he's away on a special, secret mission.

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Then, while shining shoes at King's Cross Station, Alfie

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unexpectedly sees his father's name on a sheaf of papers

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belonging to a military doctor. Bewildered and confused, Alfie realizes his father is in a hospital close by—a hospital treating soldiers with shell shock. Alfie isn't sure what shell shock is, but he is determined to rescue his father from this strange, unnerving place. . . .

ISBN: 9781627790314 $16.99

John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971 and is the author of seven novels. Boyne's celebrated The Boy in the Striped Pajamas was winner of the Irish Book Award Children's Book of the Year, as well as numerous other awards and commendations. It was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the International IMPAC Literary Award and was made into a Miramax feature film. His novels are published in over 40 languages. He lives in Dublin, Ireland. johnboyne.com

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PRAISE The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: "In the final pages, the tension rises precipitously and the harrowing ending, in which Bruno does finally act, is sure to take readers' breath away." —Publishers Weekly "Deeply affecting . . . beautiful and sparsely written." —The Wall Street Journal "A small wonder of a book . . . this is what fiction is supposed to do." —The Guardian "Powerful and unsettling . . . as memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank." —USA Today

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JANET TASHJIAN; ILLUSTRATIONS BY JAKE TASHJIAN

My Life as a Joke

The fourth book in the My Life series!

Derek Fallon discovers all the angst that comes with being twelve—he just wants to feel grown up, but life gets in the way with a series of mishaps that make him look like a baby. He passes out during a worm dissection in science class, falls flat on his face in gym class and gets a fat lip that causes him to lisp all day, and his plans for a monster­truck party turn into a bouncy house disaster.

Why isn’t being in middle school as great as Derek

and, ironically, a Toys for Tots fundraiser—things seem like they could start shaping up at last.

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imagined? Thankfully, with a little help from his friends—

A Christy Ottaviano Book Janet Tashjian is the author of the popular My Life series including My Life as a Stuntboy, My Life as a Book, and My Life as a Cartoonist, illustrated by her son, Jake Tashjian; as well as The Gospel According to Larry and For What It’s Worth.

She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.

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PRAISE My Life as a Book: A 2011 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

“Give this to kids who think they don’t like reading. It might change their minds.”—Booklist, starred review

“A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot.” —Kirkus, starred review

My Life as a Stuntboy: “Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond.”—Kirkus

“A fast­moving plot and relatable protagonist make this stand­alone sequel a good choice for boys who, like Derek, would rather reach for a TV remote or game controller than a book.”—SLJ

“This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek who don’t think they like to read.”— Booklist

My Life as a Cartoonist: “Cartoonist Derek grapples with a perplexing association between disability and bullying in this stand­alone sequel. . . . This entertaining read leaves some provoking questions unanswered—usefully.”—Kirkus

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BRIAN AND LIAM ANDERSON

Monster Chefs

Find out what's on the menu in this scarily tasty picture­book treat!

The horribly horrible monster king summoned his four equally horrible chefs.

"I am tired of eating only eyeballs and ketchup," roared the king.

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"Find me something new to eat or you will find yourselves on my menu!"

Trembling with fear, they each set off in a different direction to look for something truly scrumptious. But what, besides eyeballs and ketchup, could a monster king

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possibly want to eat? A rabbit? A fish? A snake? What one

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A Neal Porter Book

finally brings back may change dinnertime in the kingdom forever.

Brian Anderson is the author and illustrator of Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps and The Prince's New Pet, both from Roaring Brook Press. He is also the creator of the comic strip Dog Eat Doug which now appears in over 150 newspapers nationwide. He wrote Monster Chefs with his five­year­old son, Liam. They live in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Praise For...

The Prince's New Pet:

"Creepy, kooky and deftly delivered, this dark story offers a bright ending for readers who might think they’ve just outgrown fairy tales." —Kirkus Reviews

Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps:

"The bold and colorful illustrations are full of unique perspectives . . . This is a fun and quirky bedtime story."

—School Library Journal

"Pure good fun for little ones." —Kirkus Reviews

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HENRY HOLT AND CO. (BYR) • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

CHARISE MERICLE HARPER; ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHARISE MERICLE HARPER

Alien Encounter The first book in the Sasquatch and Aliens series about two friends who solve a mystery involving underpants, an alien, and, of course, Sasquatch!

Nine­year­old Morgan is fascinated with aliens. When he meets new kid Lewis, whose parents own a motel named the Sasquatch Inn, the adventures begin with slingshots, underpants, an annoying older sister, and neighbors

dressed up in bear suits. But one adventure trumps all the rest—a real alien encounter! How can they get others to believe they saw what they saw?

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Charise Mericle Harper's smart storytelling style is chock­full of amusing illustrations that make this an ideal choice for reluctant readers and fans of diary fiction.

A Christy Ottaviano Book

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Charise Mericle Harper has created many books for children, including the popular Fashion Kitty series, the Just

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Henry's Heart:

“…a genius pairing of fiction and nonfiction.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“An excellent choice for story hours and primary­grade classrooms.” —School Library Journal

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HEATHER DEMETRIOS

Something Real

There's nothing real about reality TV. Seventeen­year­old Bonnie™ Baker has grown up on TV— she and her twelve siblings are the stars of one­time hit reality show Baker’s Dozen. Since the show's cancellation, Bonnie™ has tried to live a normal life, under the radar and out of the spotlight. But it's about to fall apart . . . because Baker’s Dozen is going back on the air. Bonnie™'s mom and the show's producers won't let her quit and soon the life that she has so carefully built

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for herself, with real friends (and maybe even a real boyfriend), is in danger of being destroyed by the show. Bonnie™ needs to do something drastic if her life is ever going to be her own—even if it means being more exposed than ever before.

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Heather Demetrios lives with her husband in New York

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now calls the east coast home. Heather is part of the Summer

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2014 Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA class

City when she's not traipsing around the world or spending time in imaginary places. Originally from Los Angeles, she

at Vermont College of Fine Arts and is a recipient of the Susan P. Bloom PEN New England Discovery Award for Something Real. She's never been on reality TV, but her grandmother keeps begging her to do The Amazing Race. heatherdemetrios.com

Praise For...

Something Real:

Susan P. Bloom PEN New England Discovery Award

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MARISABINA RUSSO

Sophie Sleeps Over

Can one bunny have two best friends?

Almost everyone has felt anxiety and uncertainty over a friendship.

Sophie is looking forward to her first sleepover.

She is excited from the tops of her ears to the tips of her toes and has even made a list of all the things she wants to bring over to her best friend Olive's house. But, when she arrives, a bunny she's never seen before opens the door.

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In this heartwarming tale of first sleepovers, furry animals, and friendship, Marisabina Russo asks the age­ old question: can one bunny have two best friends?

A Neal Porter Book Marisabina Russo is the acclaimed author/illustrator of numerous books for young readers including The Line Up

ISBN: 9781596439337

Book, I Will Come Back for You, The Bunnies Are Not In Their

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Beds, and A Very Big Bunny. Sophie Sleeps Over is her first book with Roaring Brook Press. Ms. Russo lives in Westchester, New York.

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LYNNE MATSON

Nil

It's a place that doesn’t exist. It’s nowhere, and yet we’re here.

On the mysterious island of Nil, the rules are set. You have exactly 365 days to escape—or you die.

Seventeen­year­old Charley doesn’t know the rules. She doesn’t even know where she is. The last thing she remembers is blacking out, and when she wakes up, she’s naked in an empty rock field.

Lost and alone, Charley finds no sign of other people until

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refugees. Soon Charley learns that leaving the island is

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harder than she thought . . . and so is falling in love. With Thad’s time running out, Charley realizes that she has to find a way to beat the clock, and quickly.

Lynne Matson grew up in Georgia in a house full of books and a backyard full of gnarly pines. She attended the University of Florida, where she met and married her husband, the cutest boy she’s ever seen. Now, Lynne is mother to four amazing boys. After a career as an attorney, Lynne is thrilled to be making her debut in YA fiction. lynnematson.blogspot.com

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DON BROWN

He Has Shot the President!

April 14, 1865: The Day John Wilkes Booth Killed President Lincoln The headline that shocked the nation: President Lincoln Shot by Assassin John Wilkes Booth! One of the most exciting stories in American history told with full color illustrations.

The fifth installment in Don Brown's Actual Times series featuring significant days in American history covers the Lincoln assassination and the ensuing manhunt. In He

Has Shot the President! both Lincoln and Booth emerge as vivid characters, defined by the long and brutal Civil

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his characteristic straightforward storytelling voice and

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dynamic water color illustration, Don Brown gives readers a chronological account of the events and also captures the emotion of the death of America's greatest president.

ISBN: 9781596432246

Don Brown is the author and illustrator of many highly

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praised picture­book biographies and histories for children.

He lives on Long Island, New York.

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BARNEY SALTZBERG

Tea with Grandpa

It's always the perfect time (and place) to have tea with Grandpa, no matter how far apart you are!

Spending time with Grandpa is always fun.

Singling, laughing, eating, and playing.

And when it's time to say goodbye, It won't be for long because He's never too far away to have tea.

In this sweetly simple, rhyming picture book by acclaimed author/artist Barney Saltzberg, a little girl

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where they sing and laugh and clink their teacups with

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the help of their computers and a video chat.

A Neal Porter Book Barney Saltzberg is the writer/illustrator of over thirty books including the Kisses series and Beautiful Oops. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three dogs, where he writes, draws, and creates and sings songs for children. Barney and his wife mostly drink coffee but they have been known to drink a spot of tea from time to time as well.

Praise For...

Beautiful Oops:

"Saltzberg's trademark cartoon animals provide a sweetly childlike counterpoint to the artful scribbles and smears of gloppy paint. A festive invitation to creative liberation". —Kirkus Reviews

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JASON CHIN

Gravity

An exciting, beautiful, and accessible book about the world around us for young readers, by the author of Island, Coral Reefs, and Redwoods What keeps objects from floating out of your hand?

What if your feet drifted away from the ground?

What stops everything from floating into space?

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Gravity.

As in his previous books, Redwoods, Coral Reefs, and Island, Jason Chin has taken a complex subject and made it brilliantly accessible to young readers in this unusual, innovative, and very beautiful book.

A Neal Porter Book Jason Chin is the author of the award­winning Redwoods, Coral Reefs, which was nominated for a Texas Bluebonnet Award, and most recently, Island, which received five starred reviews and is a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Jason lives with his wife, Deirdre Gill, also an artist, and their son in Vermont.

Praise For...

Praise for Island, recipient of 5 starred reviews:

"Another superb contribution to scientific literature by Chin" —Kirkus Reviews, starred

"A remarkable work . . . explicating scientific content this gracefully and clearly is no small achievement." — Publishers Weekly, starred

"Brilliantly clear . . . gorgeous illustrations." —Horn Book, starred

"The art is masterful." —BCCB

Praise for Coral Reefs, Texas Bluebonnet nominee:

"Chin, who pioneered this hybrid form of straightforward

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NICK BRUEL

Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble

Zombies! Talking turnips! Puppy! Kitty takes 'em all on in her newest chapter book. But her mettle is really tested when she encounters her creator.

In this seventh installment of the New York Times– bestselling series, Kitty encounters what may be her most formidable foe yet: her creator! Kitty soon learns that feline manipulation works both ways—especially when

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you're at the wrong end of your author's pencil. Along the way, Nick shows kids how a book is created, despite the frequent interruptions from you­know­who.

A Neal Porter Book Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the phenomenally successful Bad Kitty picture books and chapter books, as well as other popular books for young readers. He

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has received the 2012 and 2013 CBC Children's Choice Book

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Awards, as well as several major state awards for his work.

Nick lives in bucolic Tarrytown, New York with his wife, daughter and not­so­bad kitty, Esmeralda. When he is not visiting schools from coast to coast, he collects PEZ dispensers and grows tomatoes in his backyard.

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Bad Kitty School Daze:

"Bad Kitty's legions of fans will not be disappointed." —Kirkus Reviews "As usual it's Bad Kitty's personality that rules the day." —Publishers Weekly Bad Kitty Meets the Baby: "Just plain hysterical . . . fun for all, especially fans." —Kirkus Reviews Bad Kitty VS. Uncle Murray: "The style gives the book a fast pace and adds to the comedic atmosphere. However, it's Uncle Murray's good­natured bumbling against Bad Kitty's cranky craziness that will get the giggles going." —School Library Journal

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STEVE SHEINKIN

The Port Chicago 50 Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights An astonishing civil rights story from Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin.

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion rocked the segregated Navy base at Port Chicago, California, killing more than 300 sailors who were at the docks, critically injuring off­duty men in their bunks, and shattering windows up to a mile away. On August 9th, 244 men refused to go back to work until unsafe and

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unfair conditions at the docks were addressed. When the dust settled, fifty were charged with mutiny, facing decades in jail and even execution.

This is a fascinating story of the prejudice that faced black men and women in America's armed forces during World War II, and a nuanced look at those who gave their lives in service of a country where they lacked the most basic rights.

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Steve Sheinkin is the author of The Notorious Benedict Arnold, winner of the Boston Globe­Horn Book Award for Nonfiction and the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults; and Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, which was a Newbery Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and winner of the Sibert Medal and YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with his wife and two children.

Praise For...

The Notorious Benedict Arnold: ­Winner of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults ­Winner of the Boston Globe­Horn Book Award for Nonfiction ­A School Library Journal Best Book "Described with graphic immediacy . . . gripping." —Horn Book, starred review "Brilliant, fast­paced . . . one of the most exciting biographies young readers will find."—Kirkus, starred

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LAURIE CINOTTO

Itty Bitty Kitty Committee

The skinny on itty bitty kitties, from a real­life Kitten Wrangler!

What do kittens eat? Why do they love to play? How should you hold a kitten? Can you train them? Or do they train you?

This photo­heavy, breezy­yet­informative guide book for middle­grade readers and up comes from the hugely popular Itty Bitty Kitty Committee website. It's full of

useful information about kittens as well as funny stories about the many kitties the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee has

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fostered over the years. The author is the site's

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mastermind, Laurie Cinotto, who brings years of

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practical kitten experience to bear. She's joined by another pre­eminent expert on raising kittens—Charlene Butterbean, Laurie's permanent adult cat.

Laurie Cinotto is a Seattle­area blogger and crafting writer whose adventures fostering and placing litters of tiny, adorable kittens in their "forever homes" are documented on her website, the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee.

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CECIL CASTELLUCCI

Tin Star

Relying on your wits can only get you so far when you are light years away from Earth.

Beaten and left for dead, sixteen­year­old Tula Bane finds herself abandoned on a remote space station with aliens she must work to understand. When three humans crash­ land onto the station, Tula’s desire for companionship becomes unavoidable and romantic sparks fly between her and one of the new arrivals. But just as Tula begins to

concoct a plan to get off the space station and kill the man responsible for her situation, everything goes awry, and

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suddenly romance is the furthest thing for her mind.

Cecil Castellucci is a two­time MacDowell Colony fellow, an award­winning author of five books for young adults, and the YA and children's book editor of the Los Angeles Review of Books. Born in New York City, Cecil lives in Los Angeles. For the research of Tin Star, Cecil attended LaunchPad, a NASA funded space camp intended to teach writers of science fiction about the most up­to­date and correct space science.

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Excerpts/Q&A There are few things colder than the blackness of space. But lying here, I couldn’t imagine anything colder than the Human heart that left me half­conscious at the entrance to Docking Bay 12. I knew where I was. I was on a space station called the Yertina Feray, sixteen light years from Earth, orbiting a depleted, lifeless planet. I knew where I was supposed to be, on the Children of Earth colony ship, heading for the planet Beta Granade. And I knew what Brother Blue was thinking, that my body was no longer his problem. Again I felt his boot come toward me, determined to kick my life away. I braced myself for the blow and then played dead. He kicked me one last time, and satisfied that I was truly gone, he pulled me beside the cargo canisters of grain that had been loaded off our ship, the Prairie Rose. My nose mask had been ripped off, and the station’s base atmosphere mix wasn’t going to keep me conscious for much longer. I cracked open one of my swollen eyes as much as I dared. I wanted to get a good look at him as he stood there above me, taking a moment to co...

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JULIE WILLIAMS

Drama Queens in the House

All of Jessie's world is a stage, and she's determined to become a player.

Sixteen­year­old Jessie Jasper Lewis doesn’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t surrounded by method actors, bright spotlights, and feather boas. Her parents started the Jumble Players Theater together, and theater is the glue that holds her crazy family together. But when she discovers that her father’s cheating on her mother with a man, Jessie feels like her world is toppling over.

And on top of everything else, she has to deal with a delusional aunt who is predicting the end of the world.

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Jessie certainly doesn’t feel ready to be center stage in

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the production that is her family. But where does she

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belong in all of this chaos?

Julie Williams is the author of the young adult novel­in­ poems Escaping Tornado Season. She was an adjunct professor at California State University teaching for the

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communication studies and theater departments for twenty

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years. She and her husband live in Minnesota. Say hello to her on Twitter at @JulieKWms2013.

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LINDSAY SMITH

Sekret

A psychic Russian espionage thriller about one girl's struggle to learn the truth of her past without losing control of her mind.

An empty mind is a safe mind.

Yulia's father always taught her to hide her thoughts and control her emotions to survive the harsh realities of

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Soviet Russia. But when she's captured by the KGB and forced to work as a psychic spy with a mission to undermine the U.S. space program, she's thrust into a world of suspicion, deceit, and horrifying power. Yulia quickly realizes she can trust no one­­not her KGB superiors or the other operatives vying for her attention­

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­and must rely on her own wits and skills to survive in

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Moscow, St. Petersburg, and a reindeer festival in the middle

this world where no SEKRET can stay hidden for long.

of Siberia. She writes on foreign affairs and lives in Washington, D.C. Sekret is her first novel.

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Excerpts/Q&A The woman stands before me, jumbled thoughts crackling around her. Blond curls spill out of her pale blue scarf and chalky lines cut through her too­young face. She stares at me with eyes guilty, haunted, dark.

Her mouth works silently. Wait— she thinks, grip tightening on my wrist. The Americans are hunting you, little girl. Stay right here. It’s you they want. You can set me free— Sergei steps between the woman and me. "Is there a problem here, comrade?"

Come with me! She screams at me, static sparking over her words. Don’t you get it, little girl? This isn’t a game!

But Sergei breaks her grip, throwing a nasty glare over his shoulder. "Are you all right?" he asks me, rubbing my wrist where her nails left little crescents of red. "Where’s that awful noise coming from?"

Hunting us. Her American allies are hunting us. The words stamp into my skull. "I— No. She’s not—" But I don’t know what to say. I want to turn her in to Rostov to earn a visit with Mama. But if there’s a man like Rostov controlling her . . . The only thing that scares me more than Rostov might just be...

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BRIDIE CLARK

You Only Live Once

Choose your own destiny, make snap decisions, and get to see the outcomes in the high­stakes social world of an elite prep school.

You survived your freshman year at Kings Academy, the prestigious prep school in the New Hampshire hills, but hold the slow clap—turns out sophomore year’s the real grinder. You’ll have to deal with the stress of keeping up

with the soul­crushing homework. Not to mention your glam classmates are throwing glitzy sweet sixteen parties this year and you’ll need a job if you want to join.

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Will you take that babysitting job in town (and pretend not to notice Hot Dad’s flirtatious ways)? Will you bribe

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your way to a New York Times internship and land a

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. or it may send you home to Hope Falls in tears.

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Whatever snap decisions you make, it’s going to be an

college guy? Filled to the brim with twisting paths and turns, this may end up being the best year of your life . .

unforgettable year.

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MARCUS SEDGWICK

She Is Not Invisible

From award­winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a page­turning thriller about trust, coincidence, and what it takes to truly see.

Laureth Peak's father has taught her to look for recurring events, patterns, and numbers­­a skill at which she's remarkably talented. Her secret: She is blind. But when her father goes missing, Laureth and her 7­year­old

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brother Benjamin are thrust into a mystery that takes them to New York City where surviving will take all her skill at spotting the amazing, shocking, and sometimes dangerous connections in a world full of darkness. She Is Not Invisible is an intricate puzzle of a novel that sheds a light on the delicate ties that bind people to each other.

Marcus Sedgwick is the author of twelve books for young adults including most recently Midwinterblood, White Crow, and Revolver. He has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal

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and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in the UK. Revolver

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was named a Printz Honor book in the US. He lives near Cambridge, England.

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ROBERT BURLEIGH; ILLUSTRATIONS BY WENDELL MINOR

Abraham Lincoln Comes Home

A young boy witnesses the Lincoln funeral train and shares in the moving experience.

When Abraham Lincoln was shot in Washington D.C., in 1865, the country was swept by shock. Upon his death came a huge outpouring of grief and sympathy for the courageous President who had guided the nation through the Civil War. Over the course of thirteen somber days, people paid homage as Lincoln’s funeral train made its

way from Washington, D.C., to Springfield, Illinois.

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experiences the deep feelings evoked by the death of a

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major historical figure. Robert Burleigh and Wendell Minor capture a time of great change in the country.

Robert Burleigh is the author of many historically­based picture books such as American Moments and Who Said That?: Famous American Speak, which was selected as a Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Language Arts. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. robertburleigh.com.

Also available Wendell Minor is the award­winning and best­selling illustrator of numerous books including Ghost Ship by Mary Higgins Clark. He lives in Washington, Connecticut. minorart.com.

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"Lincoln's funeral train took 13 days between Washington, D.C., and Springfield, Ill., and drew 30 million mourners along the way. . . . poignantly imagines a father and son paying their respects on the prairie." —USA Today “Moving prose and dramatic night scenes show them as part of a grieving yet grateful nation, paying homage to a fallen hero.”—San Francisco Chronicle

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BRENDA Z. GUIBERSON; ILLUSTRATIONS BY ILYA SPIRIN

Ice Bears

Explore the fascinating arctic with a mother polar bear and her cubs.

On a freezing day in the arctic, two polar bear cubs venture outside with their mother. She teaches them how to use their claws so they don’t slip in their frozen world.

Then she leads them across the sea ice, the only place to hunt for seals, their primary food. The bears need lots of fat to survive through the summer when the ice is gone and food is scarce.

Best­selling author Brenda Guiberson gives young

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readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the polar

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bear. Breathtaking illustrations by Ilya Spirin bring the rich details of the arctic to life.

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Brenda Z. Guiberson is the author of many award­

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Spoonbill Swamp. She lives near Seattle, Washington.

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brendazguiberson.com.

winning children's books about nature, including Rain, Rain, Rain Forest; The Emperor Lays an Egg; Cactus Hotel; and

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"Lush, realistic watercolor illustrations.... This is a worthy introduction to a topic with perennial interest."

—Booklist "Guiberson uses precise verbs and onomatopoeia to paint a picture of the daily activities of the bears while gracefully weaving in facts.... Spirin's detailed watercolors are surprisingly varied in depicting an essentially frozen world." —School Library Journal “A directory of environmental groups working to reduce global warming equip[s] young readers with the tools to address the problem." —The New York Times

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NIKKI GIOVANNI; ILLUSTRATED BY ASHLEY BRYAN

The Sun Is So Quiet

"Simple poems by the famous poet, Nikki Giovanni, are paired beautifully with colorful drawings that will pull the young reader into their magic. . . . A lovely first book of poems." —Children's Literature The quiet and noisy, wintery and sometimes sunny poems in The Sun Is So Quiet will always make you smile.

Nikki Giovanni describes riding rainbows, tiptoeing

through strawberry patches, licking chocolaty fingers, snuggling under covers, and many other wonderful

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childhood moments. Ashley Bryan's warmest, most

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colorful illustrations make each page look like a bright,

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beaming smile.

Together, they have created a collection that you can linger over like a peppermint candy cane or enjoy as quickly as a snowflake melts on your nose.

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Nikki Giovanni is one of our best­known and best­loved African American poets. She is the author of Rosa, which

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won the Coretta Scott King Award and a Caldecott Honor, as well as many other books for children and adults. She teaches creative writing at Virginia Tech and lives in Christiansburg, Virginia. nikki­giovanni.com

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Ashley Bryan is one of our best­loved children's book artists.

His works include What a Morning!; The Christmas Story in Black Spirituals; and Beat the Story­Drum, Pum­Pum. This is her first collaboratino with Nikki Giovanni, a poet whose work he has admired for many years. Ashley Bryan lives in Islesford, Maine.

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"The bold, fluid lines of the gouache and tempera compositions make for a particularly eye­catching volume, just right for reeling in the read­aloud crowd and introducing them to the joys of poetry." —Publishers Weekly

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DON BROWN

Gold! Gold from the American River!

January 24, 1848: The Day the Gold Rush Began Gold Fever! The excitement, drive, and adrenaline of the gold rush, narrated by Don Brown and brought to life with his vivid watercolors.

When James Marshall found a small, soft, shiny stone in a California stream, he knew it could only be one thing: Gold! His cry of discovery would be heard around the world. Experience the excitement, drive, and adrenaline

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of the gold rush, narrated by Don Brown and brought to life with his vivid watercolors. From the uncharted journey across hostile land and the laborious process of panning for gold to the success of savvy entrepreneurs and the fortunes of the marginalized, Gold! Gold from the American River! is the story of California's gold rush­­ from the day of discovery through the settling and development of the farthest reaches of the American West.

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Don Brown is the author and illustrator of many highly praised picture­book biographies and histories for children.

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"The inventive page compositions and scratchy watercolor cartoon figures carry small, telling dramas . . . and sweeping western landscapes come into full relief, bringing not only visual context but a sense of playfulness to the book. A solid look at an eventful period in American history." —Booklist "The harmony of narration, wry watercolor pictures, and quotes from the miners themselves nonetheless makes this an engaging introduction for children who are just beginning to explore historical accounts beyond their social studies textbooks." —BCCB

"This well­researched account details how several things originated from the country's gold fever—such as the idiom "pans out," Levi Strauss jeans, and the dramatic expansion of the city of San Francisco." —PW

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LOLA M. SCHAEFER; ILLUSTRATED BY GABI SWIATKOWSKA

Arrowhawk A True Survival Story The true story of an injured red­tailed hawk's stirring journey of survival and freedom.

A hungry red­tailed hawk sits near a fence post and devours his catch. Out of nowhere a poacher's arrow pierces his body, leaving him seriously injured to fend for himself.

This is the courageous true story of Arrowhawk—an

endangered bird of prey who, with sheer determination and will, survives eight weeks in the wild with a poacher's

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arrow through his thigh and tail. This is his remarkable

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journey from peril and rescue to eventual freedom.

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Lola M. Schaefer is the author of several acclaimed books for children. In 1997, she and her fourth grade students followed the Michigan and Indiana news releases of a red­ tailed hawk injured by a poacher's arrow. Impassioned by the bird's will to survive, Ms. Schaefer was determined to share his amazing story with children. She lives with her family in Garrett, Indiana. lolaschaefer.com.

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teacher, Ms Swiatkowska lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. chocolateforgabi.com.

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A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year "Based on a true story and told in unemotional prose illustrated with beautiful, airy acrylic paintings, this will instill appreciation for the beauty of birds of prey and their role in nature." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Arrowhawk is a dramatic, painful tale of nature with a fortunate upbeat ending." —Sacramento Bee

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RETOLD BY WON­LDY PAYE AND MARGARET H. LIPPERT, ILLUSTRATED

BY JULIE PASCHKIS

Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile Mrs. Chicken has to think fast to outwit hungry Crocodile, who wants to eat her for dinner.

One morning Mrs. Chicken took her bath in a puddle.

“Cluck, cluck,” she said proudly. “What a pretty chicken I am!”

Mrs. Chicken can’t see her wings in the puddle, so she walks down to the river where she can admire all of

herself. She doesn’t know that Crocodile is there, waiting for dinner—and a tasty chicken would do nicely! To save

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herself, Mrs. Chicken tells Crocodile that they are sisters.

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But how can a speckled chicken and a green­skinned

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crocodile be related? Mrs. Chicken had better prove that they are, and fast, because Crocodile is getting hungrier . . .

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Won­Ldy Paye was trained as a storyteller by his

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grandmother. He is from the Dan people of northeastern Liberia, and now lives in Seattle, Washington. wonldypaye.com.

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Margaret H. Lippert has taught in the United States, as well as in Guatemala and Tanzania, where she learned many stories. She lives on Mercer Island, Washington.

Julie Paschkis is a painter and illustrator who makes her home in Seattle, Washington. She won a Boston Globe­Horn Book Honor for Yellow Elephant. juliepaschkis.com.

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A New York Public Library "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing" title An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Medal Winner A Riverbank Review Book of Distinction

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NICK BRUEL

Bad Kitty School Daze

Over 6 million Bad Kitty books in print!

America's favorite feisty feline goes to school . . . obedience school.

Bad Kitty faces her toughest challenge yet . . .

Kitty and Puppy are out of control! They're screaming, fighting, hissing, and drooling all over the house, and all of the commotion is upsetting Baby. Time for school— obedience school, that is. Can Kitty learn to follow the

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rules and make friends with the other students or will she bring chaos to the classroom?

Find out in Bad Kitty's hilarious, new (mis)adventure!

With Nick Bruel's trademark humor and Kitty's trademark misbehavior, this is sure to become a favorite in the Bad Kitty collection.

Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the phenomenally successful Bad Kitty books, as well as other

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"Bad Kitty's legions of fans will not be disappointed." — Kirkus Reviews

"As usual it's Bad Kitty's personality that rules the day." — Publishers Weekly

SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS

GARETH P. JONES

Ninja Meerkats (#7) The Ultimate Dragon Warrior

In the 7th Ninja Meerkat adventure the Meerkats are whisked away to a mysterious island for an elite fighting competiton. Will they survive?

Armed to the teeth with ninja­know­how, this ultimate fighting force has one goal ­ to thwart the evil ringmaster's plans for world domination. Ninja­Boom!

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In Book 7, the Meerkats are invited to a mysterious island to take part in an elite fighting competition. But everything on the island is not as it seems and the

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Meerkats suspect that the Ringmaster is plotting another

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their fight against the Ringmaster?

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Agency series and The Thornthwaite Inheritance. He also

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works as a TV producer of documentaries. He lives in London

of his evil plans. Do the Meerkats have what it takes to become champions in the most deadly contest of all­­

Gareth P. Jones is the author of The Dragon Detective

with his wife Lisa. garethwrites.co.uk.

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The Clan of the Scorpion: "Fast, funny and charming." —Kirkus Review "Equal parts silliness and action." —Publishers Weekly “Perfect idea for boys who love martial arts or action packed adventures.” —sbroadhurstreviews.blogspot.com

SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS

GARETH P. JONES

Ninja Meerkats (#8) Outback Attack

The Australian outback is under attack!

Will boxing kangaroos and killer koalas outwit the Ninja Meerkats? It's time to head down under!

Armed to the teeth with ninja­know­how, this ultimate fighting force has one goal ­ to thwart the evil ringmaster's plans for world domination. Ninja­Boom!

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In Book 8, the Meerkats receive strange reports from the Australian outback. They fly down under to investigate, and discover strange goings­on in the desert. Who else

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could be behind it but that top­hatted menace, the

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mention the Ringmaster's crew of deadly circus goons,

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Gareth P. Jones is the author of The Dragon Detective

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Agency series and The Thornthwaite Inheritance. He also

Ringmaster? He is buidling missiles to take control of the world. With boxing kangaroos and killer koalas, not to this is on deadly desert mission.

works as a TV producer of documentaries. He lives in London

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Follow the Ninja Meerkats on Twitter! @NinjaMeerkats

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The Clan of the Scorpion: "Fast, funny and charming." —Kirkus Review "Equal parts silliness and action." —Publishers Weekly “Perfect idea for boys who love martial arts or action packed adventures.” —sbroadhurstreviews.blogspot.com

SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCHOOL & EDUCATION

CLAUDIA MILLS, ILLUSTRATED BY ROB SHEPPERSON

Kelsey Green, Reading Queen

The first book in the Franklin School Friends series from chapter­book author extraordinaire Claudia Mills. Now available in paperback, ages 7 to 10.

Kelsey Green is the best reader in the third grade—well, maybe tied for best with know­it­all Simon Ellis. When the principal announces a schoolwide reading contest, complete with a pizza party for the winning class and a

special certificate for the top readers in each grade, Kelsey knows she's just the person to lead Mrs. Molina's third graders to victory. But how can they win

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when her classmate Cody doesn't want to read anything,

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reading all those books he claims he is, or is he lying to

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fans of Ivy & Bean and Clementine. Coming soon: Annika

and even Kelsey's best friends Annika and Izzy don't live up to her expectations? And could Simon possibly be steal Kelsey's rightful spot at the top?

Riz, Math Whiz and Izzy Bar, Running Star.

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Claudia Mills is the acclaimed author of many books for children and also teaches philosophy at the University of

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Denver. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. claudiamillsauthor.com Rob Shepperson's most recent book is The Memory Bank, a collaboration with Carolyn Coman. He lives in Croton­on­ Hudson, New York. robshepperson.com

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"This new series shows a lot of promise." —Kirkus Reviews "First in a new series, the chapter book explores Mills’s favorite subject—everyday life with a side of ethical examination." —The Horn Book

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SQUARE FISH • DECEMBER 2013 JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES

KRISTINA SPRINGER

My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours

Two frenemies—and their fake boyfriends—battle it out in this fun, fresh middle­grade novel.

Seventh grade was supposed to be fun, but Tori is having major drama with her BFF, Sienna. Sienna changed a lot over the summer—on the first day of school she’s tan, confident, and full of stories about her new dreamy boyfriend. Tori knows that she’s totally making this guy up. So Tori invents her own fake boyfriend, who is better

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than Sienna’s in every way. Things are going great— unless you count the whole lying­to­your­best­friend thing—until everyone insists Tori and Sienna bring their boyfriends to the back­to­school dance.

Kristina Springer holds a master’s degree in writing from DePaul University. She is the author of The Espressologist, which Publishers Weekly called "a cheerful, breezy romance." She lives with her family outside Chicago, Illinois. kristinaspringer.com.

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"Irresistible as a fluffy kitten. I laughed out loud and so will you!"

—Meg Cabot, author of the Airhead and Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls series

“The themes will resonate with any girl who’s ever gone through the hardships of middle school: friendship, boys, popularity, and, most importantly, choosing to do the right, but often more difficult, thing. A fun read.” – School Library Journal

SQUARE FISH • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES

MICHAEL MORPURGO

Shadow

In this story, a dog truly is this boy’s best friend.

With the horrors of war bearing down on them, Aman and his mother are barely surviving in an Afghan cave, and staying there any longer will end horribly. The only comfort Aman has is Shadow, the loyal spaniel that shows up from places unknown, it seems, just when Aman needs him most.

Aman, his mother, and Shadow finally leave the destroyed cave in hopes of escaping to England, but are

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held at a checkpoint, and Shadow runs away after being

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shot at by the police. Aman and his mother escape­­

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without Shadow. Aman is heart­broken.

Just as they are getting settled as free citizens in England, they are imprisoned in a camp with locked doors and a barbed wire fence. Their only hope is Aman's classmate Matt, his grandpa, and the dream of finding his lost dog.

After all, you never lose your shadow.

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Michael Morpurgo, a Member of the Order of the British Empire, is the author of over 100 children's books, including Shadow and An Elephant in the Garden. His recent bestseller here and in Britain, War Horse, debuted on Broadway in 2011, and the film was nominated for an Oscar.

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“Shadow is the perfect book for classroom teachers looking for a contemporary tale of the old, sad story: war’s devastating ramifications for everyone, including children.”—Horn Book "Morpurgo humanizes the asylum story through one refugee boy’s viewpoint.”—Booklist "Heart­rending and heart­affirming…”—Kirkus, starred review

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SQUARE FISH • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / STORIES IN VERSE

HOPE ANITA SMITH; ILLUSTRATED BY E. B. LEWIS

Keeping the Night Watch

The Coretta Scott King Honor illustrated novel in poems about a family coping with a father's disappearance.

So many unanswered questions weigh down thirteen­ year­old C.J. as he struggles to understand why his father walked out. His father is back now, though C.J. is not as quick to forgive as the other members of his family. He still feels the weight of responsibility that fell on his shoulders when Daddy was gone, and he’s not prepared

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to give that up. But C.J.’s anger is making him a stranger in his own home, and instead of life seeming better now that Daddy has returned, it feels worse.

Through powerful poems, Hope Anita Smith chronicles the nuanced emotions of a family that is slowly learning to heal and put the pieces back together.

Hope Anita Smith is the author of The Way a Door Closes the prequel to Keeping the Night Watch. A professional story­ teller, Hope teaches poetry­writing workshops to all grade

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levels. She lives in Los Angeles, California. hopeanitasmith.com.

E.B. Lewis has illustrated over 35 books for young readers, including Coming on Home Soon, for which he received a

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Caldecott honor, and His Talkin’ About Bessie, winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. He teaches illustration at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and lives in Folsom, New Jersey. eblewis.com.

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"Beautiful." —Booklist, starred review

"A lovely melding of accesible beauty, hard truth, and aesthetic inspiration for young readers and budding writers." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"[An] affecting portrait of one family's rebirth." —The Horn Book

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SQUARE FISH • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

MARTHA BENNETT STILES

Sailing to Freedom

Twelve­year­old Ray is working on his uncle's ship when he discovers that the ship is smuggling a slave to the free north.

When Ray Ingle asks his Uncle Thad if he can go to sea with him, he knows his parents won’t like it. But they’re not around, and anything is better than staying with mean old Uncle Slye! To Ray’s great surprise, Uncle Thad

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agrees to take him on, and soon Ray and his pet capuchin monkey Allie are helping out in the galley of The Newburyport Beauty.

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kitchen pantry, he gets more involved with the question

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numerous magazine stories for young people. She has also

Ray knows Cook used to be a slave, though now he’s free.

But when Ray discovers what Cook is hiding in the of slavery than he ever could have imagined!

published an adult novel and dozens of stories and articles in periodicals ranging from Esquire and The New York Times to TriQuarterly and Georgia Review. marthabennettstiles.com.

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"Adventuresome and enjoyable . . . " —Kirkus Reviews

"Although this book can be enjoyed for the adventure alone, readers with prior knowledge of the time period, slavery, and the Fugitive Slave Law will more fully appreciate the characters’ dilemma and the risks involved in their situation.” —School Library Journal

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SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

WATT KEY

Fourmile

A gripping contemporary Southern story reminiscent of Shane and other classic Westerns.

Twelve­year­old Foster knows in his gut that Dax Ganey, the man dating his widowed mother, is an enemy. Then a mysterious stranger arrives at their Alabama farm, a former soldier in Iraq rambling across the country, and Foster believes he has found an ally against Dax. The stranger proves a fascinating mentor, full of wisdom and

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secrets. And Dax soon has reason to resent not just him and Foster but also Foster’s mother. A spurned Dax will be a dangerous enemy, but Foster is increasingly aware that the stranger is just as dangerous, if not more so.

From the author of Alabama Moon, comes this tautly wound new novel about a boy caught in the middle of a clash that may turn out to be his own battle to fight.

Watt Key lives in southern Alabama with his family. Fourmile is his third book. You can visit him on the

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“Key has crafted another powerful, riveting coming­of­ age tale . . . Deeply moving and fast­paced, this life­ affirming effort is a worthy addition to the bookshelves of sturdy readers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Simultaneously poignant and suspenseful, the story will keep readers on the edge of their seats." —School Library Journal, starred review “An original and satisfying coming­of­age tale.”—Horn Book

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SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, & MAGIC

SHELLEY MOORE THOMAS

The Seven Tales of Trinket

A magical journey, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Grace Lin. Guided by a tattered map, accompanied by Thomas the Pig Boy, and inspired by the storyteller’s blood that thrums through her veins, eleven­year­old Trinket searches for the seven stories she needs to become a bard like her father, who disappeared years before. She befriends a fortune­telling gypsy girl; returns a child stolen by the selkies to his true mother; confronts a

banshee and receives a message from a ghost; helps a village girl outwit—and out­dance—the Faerie Queen;

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travels beyond the grave to battle a dastardly undead

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Highwayman; and meets a hound so loyal he fights a wolf

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to the death to protect the baby prince left in his charge.

All fine material for six tales, but it is the seventh tale, in which Trinket learns her father’s true fate, that changes her life forever.

Shelley Moore Thomas is the author of the Good Knight series of picture books and easy readers, including Good Night, Good Knight. In addition to writing books, she works as an elementary teacher and as a professional storyteller. The Seven Tales of Trinket is her first middle­grade novel. Ms. Thomas lives in Oceanside, California. shelleymoorethomas.blogspot.com.

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"Thomas offers an impressive debut novel in which she weaves seven compelling stories together with narrative power and considerable grace." —Booklist, starred review "Thomas spins tales worthy of her heroine’s aspirations in this nimbly structured collection of seven magical adventures that build into a highly rewarding story.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

"What stands out most is Trinket’s clear voice and loving heart, both of which will endear her to readers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES, ESPIONAGE, & DETECTIVE STORIES

ELISE BROACH; ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANTONIO JAVIER CAPARO

Treasure on Superstition Mountain

The Barker brothers discover a gold mine on Superstition Mountain in Book Two of this exciting new series.

Even though Henry Barker and his two brothers learned firsthand that the urban legend about danger on nearby Superstition Mountain wasn’t just a myth, this doesn’t stop them from planning their return. Along with their friend Delilah, the Barker brothers soon find themselves entangled in more danger and mystery as they uncover a

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real treasure, but the discovery comes at a very big price—they barely survive an avalanche. The question remains—is someone after them, or is the mountain seeking revenge?

In her winning style, Elise Broach weaves an action­ packed mystery full of nail­biting suspense.

Elise Broach is the author of the award­winning books

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Masterpiece and Shakespeare’s Secret, and Desert Crossing.

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She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Yale University and lives with her family in Easton,

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Connecticut. Her novel Masterpiece is soon to be a feature film. elisebroach.com

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Missing on Superstition Mountain: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year An Amazon.com Best Book of the Month in June 2011

* "[A]n exciting adventure . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page­ turner, a very promising start to this series." ­­Publishers Weekly, starred review

SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / HISTORY

SALLY WALKER

Blizzard of Glass The Halifax Explosion of 1917 A true story from WWI on the riveting account of the largest man­made explosion prior to the atomic bomb.

On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and one held medical supplies, both intended for wartorn Europe. The resulting blast flattened two towns, Halifax and Dartmouth, and killed nearly 2,000 people. As if that wasn’t devastating enough, a blizzard

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hit the next day, dumping more than a foot of snow on the area and paralyzing much­needed relief efforts.

Fascinating, edge­of­your­seat storytelling based on original source material conveys this harrowing account of tragedy and recovery.

Sally Walker is the author of Written in Bone, Fossil Fish Found Alive, and Secrets of a Civil War Submarine, which was awarded a Sibert Medal. She lives in Illinois. sallymwalker.com.

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“The well­designed volume clearly depicts the extent of the devastation in both words and photographs . . . . As usual, this author's source notes and use of primary sources serves as a model of nonfiction writing.” —Shelf Awareness

“Riveting.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Disasters make for gripping reading, and this account of the huge explosion of a munitions ship and its devastating effects in Halifax Harbor, Canada, in 1917 tells the dramatic history with clear detailed facts.” — Booklist

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SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCHOOL & EDUCATION

KAREN ROMANO YOUNG

Stuck in the Middle (of Middle School) A Novel in Doodles A story about moving to a new city and starting in a new school—told inventively and charmingly in the format of a girl’s doodle­journal.

She doesn’t just love doodling, she needs it. . . .

Doreen and her family had to move from Los Angeles to San Francisco because of her – she was kicked out of

school. She’s vowed to make middle school in San Francisco work for her, but it’s still a challenge, given her ADHD, her younger sister’s growing popularity, and

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mounting financial stresses at home. Her doodle journal

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appeal to fans of Dork Diaries and other illustrated series.

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was praised as “Engaging, original…charming and

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thoughtful,” by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. She is

is her outlet for telling her story in this novel­in­doodles that is every bit as satisfying as the first one, and will

Karen Romano Young's first novel­in­doodles, Doodlebug,

also the author of over a dozen books for children. She lives in

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“We can only hope that this amusing and touching title will soon have a sequel so that we can once again share in Dodo Doodlebug’s world.” —Through The Looking Glass Children’s Book Reviews

“Young presents the story as if it is Doodlebug’s notebook, incorporating drawings, graphs, and different kinds of lettering that are an integral part of the story and make this insightful look into a middle­grader’s life a pleasure to read.” —Booklist

“An engaging, original heroine, a satisfying story and lots of great pictures…Charming and thoughtful.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, & MAGIC

DAVID WHITLEY

The Canticle of Whispers

In the final volume of The Agora Trilogy, Mark and Lily lead the revolution while confronting the shocking nature of their own destinies.

Over the course of their travels, Mark and Lily have seen the dark side of capitalist society and the terrifying side of utopian community. Now they journey deep underground to a world populated by people terrified of

physical touch but capable of creating mesmerizing song.

Here they discover the seat of Agora's power and try to right the wrongs of their forefathers—but can they

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succeed without sacrificing themselves? In this gripping conclusion to a trilogy that is at once timely and prophetic, David Whitley pushes his characters and his world to the brink in order to find redemption from the past.

David Whitley wrote his first children's novel at age

ISBN: 9781250039989

seventeen; it was shortlisted for the Kathleen Fidler Award.

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At twenty he was the youngest person ever to win the Cheshire Prize for Literature for a children's short story. He is

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The Midnight Charter: “Exciting and gripping from the first heart­stopping line, this first book in a trilogy takes readers only part of the way to resolving the predictions of the Midnight Charter and its relationship to Mark and Lily. Readers will anxiously await the next installment as they reach the cliff­hanger ending.” —School Library Journal “Whitley threads together a thrilling page­turner with the two young heroes' lives intertwining in surprising and illuminating ways.” —Shelf Awareness

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SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / HISTORICAL

FERN SCHUMER CHAPMAN

Is It Night or Day?

A haunting novel of the Holocaust based on a true story.

It’s 1938, and twelve­year­old Edith is about to move from the tiny German village she’s lived in all her life to a place that seems as foreign as the moon: Chicago, Illinois.

And she will be doing it all alone. This dramatic and chilling novel about one girl’s escape from Hitler’s Germany was inspired by the experiences of the author’s mother, one of twelve hundred children rescued by

Americans as part of the One Thousand Children project.

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Fern Schumer Chapman is the author of Motherland:

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Beyond the Holocaust: A Daughter’s Journey to Reclaim the

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fernschumerchapman.com.

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Past, which was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. She lives in northern Illinois.

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"This book is an exceptional story of survival and devotion to homeland....This is a wonderful study of the Holocaust in a way that young readers will understand.

Highly Recommended." —Library Media Connection, starred review "This empathetic historical novel rings with authenticity.” —Kirkus Reviews “In Edith’s bewildered, sad, angry voice, the words are eloquent and powerful... As with the best writing, the specifics about life as a young immigrant are universal…” —Booklist, starred review

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SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCHOOL & EDUCATION

HELEN FROST

Room 214: A Year in Poems

A collection of poems written in the voices of one 5th grade class about their interactions with each other, their families, and the world around them.

Every child is like A little world with ever­changing weather, Nights and mornings. And somehow, here we are, Spinning through the universe together.

Unforgettable students in this fifth­grade classroom reveal their private feelings about birth and death, a missing bicycle and a first kiss, as well as their thoughts

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about recess, report cards, fitting in, and family.

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the stories of the kids in Room 214 and their teacher. A

Using a rich array of traditional poetic forms, such as sonnets, sestinas, and acrostics, Helen Frost interweaves final section giving detailed analyses of the twenty­two forms will be of special interest.

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Helen Frost is the author of several books for young people, including Diamond Willow, Crossing Stones, The Braid, and

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Keesha’s House, a Printz Honor Book. She currently lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her family. helenfrost.net.

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"Appropriate, original imagery and understated, natural voices make these poems sensitive and insightful . . . The notes on how the form in each poem works are of particular value to teachers eager to guide students in their own poetry writing." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Poignantly conveyed. . . . Readers may be surprised at the complexity of the rules governing the writing, so naturally does the author seem to capture the poetic essence of the children's voices—she makes it look like so much fun that readers may want to try some of the forms themselves." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

SQUARE FISH • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / BOYS / MEN

MJ AUCH

One Plus One Equals Blue

Two kids with synesthesia form an unlikely friendship.

Twelve year­old Basil knows he’s special—he’s been associating numbers with colors since he was a kid. His gift (or curse) has turned him into somewhat of a loner, but his world begins to change when he meets Tenzie, the new girl in school who has similar freakisms. She, too, has synesthesia (a condition in which one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another). At first Basil is

somewhat annoyed with Tenzie’s pushiness, but after Basil’s estranged mother returns, his life is turned upside

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down . . . and Tenzie may be the only person to help him

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put it back together again.

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In her signature style, MJ Auch has written a thoughtful coming­of­age novel that explores friendship, family, and fitting in.

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"It’s an account of a kid who learns that it’s okay to disturb the universe a little but also to appreciate what he has." —BCCB "Carly is a rich character: charismatic, full of good intent, and quick to excite." —Booklist "Basil and Tenzie both have synesthesia, either a gift or a curse that can make a person into one of life’s rejects. . .

An engaging coming­of­age story." —Kirkus Reviews

SQUARE FISH • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES

NAN MARINO

Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace

What happens when the most famous kid in America meets a girl who just can't keep a secret?

Eleven­year­old musical prodigy, Elvis Ruby, was supposed to win the most coveted reality show on television, Tween Star. None of the other contestants even came close to his talents. But in the middle of the biggest night, with millions of people watching, Elvis panicked. He forgot the words to the song. He forgot the

tune. He forgot how to play every single instrument he'd ever known and froze on national TV. So Elvis must

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run from the paparazzi camped outside his door and spend the summer working with his aunt and cousin at Piney Pete's Pancake Palace in the remote wilds of New Jersey. It's the perfect place to be anonymous, that is until Elvis meets Cecilia, a girl who can't seem to help blurting out whatever's on her mind.

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Nan Marino is the author of Neil Armstrong is My Uncle and Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me, which was a SCBWI

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"Put this book in the hands of both the girls who follow every moment of the latest teen celebrity’s life and the quiet boys and girls who stand on the sidelines, listening for their song." —School Library Journal, starred review "Her audience will eat it up." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "An entertaining read." —Booklist

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SQUARE FISH • APRIL 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / LIFESTYLES

BARBARA O'CONNOR

On the Road to Mr. Mineo's

Big Southern charm, kid­sized adventures, and a one­legged pigeon all come together for a whole lot of fun!

Stella just wants a dog, but her parents won’t let her have one. So when she spots a one­legged pigeon on the roof of her best friend Gerald’s garage, she decides it’s the next best thing and convinces Gerald to help her try to catch it. But too bad for Stella and Gerald, because they’re not the only ones who want that pigeon. Stella’s brother Levi

and his scabby­kneed, germ­infested friends saw it flying around town, too, and Levi says finders keepers. And

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Mutt Raynard, the town liar, told the truth for once, and now he needs to catch the pigeon to prove it. It seems like all of Meadville, South Carolina, are caught up in the bird chase—but what they don’t know is that the pigeon already has a home way across town.

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“Once readers climb up on Gerald's roof with Stella and see what she sees, they will never want to leave. I know I didn't.”—Kirby Larson, author of Newbery Honor book Hattie Big Sky "O’Connor sets the stage beautifully from the very beginning. . . touching and satisfying." —School Library Journal, starred review "[O'Connor] condenses long summer days down into their essence, quiet but humming with an undercurrent of childhood energy." —Kirkus Reviews

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SQUARE FISH • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / HISTORY

CHARLAYNE HUNTER­GAULT

To the Mountaintop My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement A personal history of the civil rights movement from activist and acclaimed journalist Charlayne Hunter­Gault.

On January 20, 2009, 1.8 million people crowded the grounds of the Capitol to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama. Among the masses was Charlayne Hunter­ Gault. In this compelling personal history, she uses the event to look back on her own involvement in the civil rights movement, as one of two black students who

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forced the University of Georgia to integrate, and to relate the pivotal events that swept the South as the movement gathered momentum through the early 1960s.

With poignant black­and­white photos, original articles from the New York Times, and a unique personal viewpoint, this is a moving tribute to the men and women on whose shoulders Obama stood.

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Charlayne Hunter­Gault is a journalist and foreign correspondent for NPR. In 1961, she was one of two black students to desegregate the University of Georgia. She later went on to win two Emmy awards and a Peabody award for her work with PBS's The NewsHour. She currently divides her time between South Africa and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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"This powerful complement to the civil rights canon draws a compelling line from the beginnings of the movement 'to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which opened the door to the long corridor that led to the White House in January 2009'." —Booklist, starred review

"Emotionally engaging, eye­opening, and thoroughly accessible, this historical memoir (published in association with the New York Times) illustrates how the personal becomes political by placing the author’s individual battle for equal education in the context of the larger civil rights movement." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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SQUARE FISH • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE

MARISSA MEYER

Scarlet

In Book Two of the New York Times­ bestselling The Lunar Chronicles, Cinder is back and we are introduced to Scarlet.

Cinder is back and trying to break out of prison—even though she’ll be the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive if she does.

Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet

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doesn't know about her grandmother, or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder.

Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana.

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"It’s another Marissa Meyer roller­coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance." —Booklist, starred review "Returning fans of Meyer’s Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel." — Publishers Weekly, starred review "The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next."

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SQUARE FISH • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / LOVE & ROMANCE

GINA ROSATI

Auracle

Trapped outside her body, Anna sees and hears but cannot touch the one she longs to hold.

Anna has a secret: she can astrally project out of her body. But when there's an accident and her classmate Taylor gets into Anna's body, what was an exhilarating gift threatens to become a terrifying reality. Anna and her best friend Rei form a plan to set things right, but they don't anticipate the feelings that are beginning to

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grow between them. This exciting, sensual novel explores the relationship between body and soul and the power of a single touch.

Gina Rosati lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two children. Auracle is her first novel. ginarosati.com.

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A captivating first novel.” —Booklist "Readers who like their mysteries supernaturally tinged and their romantic heroes sweet and protective will enjoy this debut novel." —BCCB

“Rosati sticks to the rules she’s created, blending the supernatural and ordinary in unexpected, sometimes humorous, ways.” —Horn Book “Teens who enjoy more complex plotlines and are tired of the usual fare should enjoy this new approach to paranormal fiction.” —School Library Journal

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SQUARE FISH • JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION

JESSICA BRODY

Unremembered

The first book in an extraordinary sci­ fi/romance trilogy.

When Freedom Airlines flight 121 went down over the Pacific Ocean, no one ever expected to find survivors.

Which is why the sixteen­year­old girl discovered floating amid the wreckage—alive—is making headlines across the globe. She has no memories of boarding the plane. She has no memories of her life before the crash.

She has no memories…period.

Seraphina struggles to piece together her forgotten past and discover who she really is. But with every clue

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comes more questions. Her only hope is a strangely

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alluring boy who claims to know her. Who claims they

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were in love. But can she really trust him? And will he be able to protect her from the people who have been making her forget?

Unremembered is a compelling and suspenseful new series set in a world where science knows no boundaries and memori...

Jessica Brody is the author of 52 Reasons to Hate My Father,

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Advance praise for Unremembered: “Unremembered is a story brimming with mystery and suspense, star­crossed love and mad scientists. I felt like a detective putting together the pieces of Seraphina’s forgotten past right along with her, and the masterful way the puzzle was finally revealed left me speechless.”— Marissa Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles

“Intriguing and fast­paced, Unremembered kept me turning pages with plot twists and a fascinating heroine worth rooting for. Seraphina and her quest to unlock the secrets of her past kept me guessing at every turn. I can’t wait for the next book!”—Mary E. Pearson, author of The Jenna Fox Chronicles

SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION

MARY E. PEARSON

Fox Forever

The stunning finale of the Jenna Fox Chronicles!

Locke Jenkins has some catching up to do. After spending 260 years as a disembodied mind in a little black box, he has a perfect new body. But before he can move on with his unexpected new life, he’ll have to return the Favor he accepted from the shadowy resistance group known as the Network.

Locke must infiltrate the home of a government official by gaining the trust of his daughter, seventeen­year­old

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Raine, and he soon finds himself pulled deep into the

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world of the resistance—and into Raine’s life. Mary E.

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Pearson brings the story she began in The Adoration of Jenna Fox and continued in The Fox Inheritance to a breathtaking conclusion as Locke discovers that being truly human requires much more than flesh and blood.

Mary E. Pearson is the author of six previous novels for teens, including The Adoration of Jenna Fox. She writes full­ time from her home in Carlsbad, California, where she lives

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The Adoration of Jenna Fox:

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“[An] outstanding examination of identity, science and ethics.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review The Fox Inheritance: “Riveting, thought­provoking.” —Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games

SQUARE FISH • FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / GIRLS & WOMEN

MARTINE LEAVITT

My Book of Life by Angel

From National Book Award finalist Martine Leavitt, a novel­in­verse about a teen caught in a cycle of prostitution and addiction.

When sixteen­year­old Angel meets Call at the mall, he buys her meals and says he loves her. He gives her a drug that makes her feel like she can fly. Pretty soon she's addicted, and without even realizing she has run away

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from home, she moves in with him. Call says that if she really loves him, she’ll sleep with his friend—then it’s a friend of a friend, and soon she’s turning tricks. When her

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best friend on the street goes missing, Angel is afraid. But

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realizes she has got to find a way to save herself so she

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Martine Leavitt has written several award­winning novels

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for young adults, including Keturah and Lord Death, a finalist

it is when her pimp brings home a little girl who is only elevenand wants Angel to show her the ropes, that Angel can save the girl.

for the National Book Award, and Heck Superhero, a finalist for the Governor General’s Award. She lives in Alberta, Canada

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"Martine Leavitt creates a tight, desperate space where Billy Budd and Lucifer co­mingle. Unblinkingly grim. Masterfully ethereal." —Rita Williams­Garcia, author of One Crazy Summer, a National Book Award finalist book and a Newbery Honor Book

"Angel’s story is a stunning, haunting portrait of exploitation and redemption." —Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Exquisite..." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "An astonishing, wrenching achievement.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

CHARLIE PRICE

Desert Angel

In this fast­paced thriller, what will it take for the hunted to turn hunter?

Fourteen­year­old Angel wakes up one morning at her desert trailer home to discover her mother has been murdered by a lowlife named Scotty, who has vanished.

Angel has no water, no weapon, but she knows that Scotty, an expert tracker and hunter, will surface soon in order to eliminate her as a witness. She has to run, to disappear, if she is to survive and tell the world what

happened. Her flight takes her through a harsh landscape to places she never expected to be, forcing her to trust

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others for the first time and strengthening her in ways she

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doesn’t even anticipate . . . until it’s time to take a stand.

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From the author of The Interrogation of Gabriel James, a 2011 Edgar Nomination for Best YA Novel Charlie Price lives in northern California. His previous

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notch” by Kirkus Reviews, “surprising” by Booklist, and “gripping” by BCCB, and won the Edgar Award for Best

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“A taut thriller about Angel, a 14­year­old who is pursued by a man who has a deadly need to silence her . . . The small, decaying towns, the Salton Sea and the desert heat provide a vivid backdrop for the unfolding drama. Angel is a tough heroine who needs help but knows if she accepts it, she is risking other lives, too. Relentless, heart­stopping suspense.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “This will be a magnet for thriller aficionados.” —BCCB, starred review

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SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / LEGENDS, MYTHS, & FABLES

TRACY BARRETT

King of Ithaka

A YA retelling of Homer's Odyssey, told from the point of view of Telemachos, Odysseus's son.

Telemachos has a comfortable life on his small island of Ithaka, where his mother Penelopeia keeps the peace even though the land has been without its king, his father Odysseus, since the Trojan War began many years ago.

But now the people are demanding a new king, unless

Telemachos can find Odysseus and bring him home. With only a mysterious prophecy to guide him, Telemachos

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sets off over sea and desert in search of the father he has never known.

Tracy Barrett is the author of several novels, including On Etruscan Time, Cold in Summer, Anna of Byzantium, and the Sherlock Files series. She also teaches Italian language and civilization at Vanderbilt University. Tracy lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. tracybarrett.com.

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“Readers are sure to enjoy a fast­paced story and action­ packed journey in this tale of Telemachos, only son of Odysseus…What a great complement for readers of The Odyssey!” —Library Media Connection "A rousing introduction to epic characters and mythic creatures of ancient Greece from the fresh perspective of an engaging young hero.” —Kirkus Reviews

SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE FICTION / COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY VERA BROSGOL

Anya's Ghost

"Anya's Ghost is a masterpiece, of YA literature and of comics." —Neil Gaiman Of all the things Anya expected to find at the bottom of an old well, a new friend was not one of them. Especially not a new friend who's been dead for a century.

Falling down a well is bad enough, but Anya's normal life might actually be worse. She's embarrassed by her family, self­conscious about her body, and she's pretty

much given up on fitting in at school. A new friend—even a ghost—is just what she needs.

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Or so she thinks.

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Spooky, sardonic, and secretly sincere, Anya's Ghost is a wonderfully entertaining debut from author/artist Vera Brosgol.

Vera Brosgol was born in Moscow, Russia, and emmigrated with her family to the US as a child. She has a degree in Classical Animation and currently works as a storyboard artist at Laika, Inc. Her work can be seen in the recently released Coraline.verabee.com.

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“Anya’s Ghost is a masterpiece, of YA literature and of comics.”—Neil Gaiman

"Remarkable. . . . with an attitude and aptitude reminiscent of Marjane Satrapi (Persepolis) who likewise conveyed the particulars of an immigrant adolescence, Brosgol has created a smart, funny and compassionate portrait of someone who, for all her sulking and sneering, is the kind of daughter many parents would like to have.

And the kind of girl many of us maybe once were.” —The New York Times

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SQUARE FISH • MARCH 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / POETRY

MARGARITA ENGLE

Hurricane Dancers The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck The recipient of the Pura Belpre Honor, Hurricane Dancers tells the story of the first pirates of the Caribbean.

Quebrado has been traded from pirate ship to ship in the Caribbean Sea for as long as he can remember. The sailors he toils under call him el quebrado—half islander, half outsider, a broken one. Now the pirate captain Bernardino de Talavera uses Quebrado as a translator to help navigate the worlds and words between his mother’s

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Taíno Indian language and his father’s Spanish.

But when a hurricane sinks the ship and most of its crew, it is Quebrado who escapes to safety. He learns how to live on land again, among people who treat him well. And it is he who must decide the fate of his former captors.

Margarita Engle is a Cuban American poet, novelist, and journalist whose work has been published in many countries.

She is the author of young adult nonfiction books and novels in verse including The Surrender Tree, a Newbery Honor Book, The Poet Slave of Cuba, The Firefly Letters, and Tropical Secrets. She lives in northern California.margaritaengle.com.

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A Pura Belpre Honor recipient “The unique juxtaposition of poetry and cruelty creates a peculiar literary tension.” —VOYA “Once again, Engle fictionalizes historical fact in a powerful, original story.” —Booklist, starred review "The subject matter is an excellent introduction to the age of exploration and its consequences, showing slavery sinking its insidious roots in the Americas and the price paid by those who were there first.” —Publishers Weekly

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MARCUS SEDGWICK

Midwinterblood

Seven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice.

An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote

Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath

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the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be

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preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds

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Marcus Sedgwick is the author of White Crow and Revolver,

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which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in the UK and

powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? This is a book about passion and of love.

was named a Printz Honor book in the US. The author of

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"The Time Traveler’s Wife meets Lost in this chilling exploration of love and memory . . . Haunting, sophisticated and ultimately exquisite." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A story that’s simultaneously romantic, tragic, horrifying, and transcendental is more than enough to hold readers’ attention, no matter their age." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Part love story, part mystery, part horror, this is as much about the twisting hand of fate as it is about the mutability of folk tales. Its strange spell will capture you."

—Booklist, starred review

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ROGER PRIDDY

Little Friends: Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday, Little Puppy!

Little Puppy is excited – it’s his birthday, and all the Little Friends are coming to his party! This charmingly illustrated board book is filled with all the things that make a birthday so special, garlands and party hats, presents and cake, and most important of all friends to celebrate with. A delightful book to share with little ones on their special day, Happy Birthday has textures to touch, feel, and explore, as well as a big birthday surprise

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flap to lift.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of publishing’s most enduring and successful non­fiction early learning books. Roger lives in London with his wife and four children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas.

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ROGER PRIDDY

Little Friends: Home Sweet Home

Who lives here? Just lift the flap to see!

Curious young readers will love to take a journey with Baby Owl as she flies far and wide over the forest and the river, the farm and the mountains, then back to her nest, in this adorable, interactive board book. Every scene has a colorful, illustrated natural habitat, along with a big flap for little hands to lift up ­ and peek underneath, to discover just who lives there! A great guessing game book to share with even the youngest of children, as they lift

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the flaps and learn about animals and their homes.

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Little Friends: Sleepy Time

Yawn! It’s time for bed, Baby Bear!

It’s nearly time for bed – you need to get ready, Baby Bear! This cloth book will soon become a bedtime favorite, as little ones turn the soft pages to see Baby Bear getting ready for bed. He has fun splashing in the bath, putting on his pajamas, and loves listening to a bedtime story, until his eyes close sleepily and it’s ­ goodnight!

Packaged in a beautifully designed gift box, Baby Bear’s

JANUARY Priddy Books Juvenile Fiction / Animals On Sale 1/7/2014 Ages 0 to 2, Grades P to P Bath book , 8 pages 6.375 in W | 6.375 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516819 $9.99 / $9.99 Can.

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Bedtime is the perfect end­of­the­day cloth book for the very young.

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Little Friends: Splish Splash

Bathtime fun with Little Duck One sunny day, Mother Duck decides to take her ducklings swimming. Little Duck is worried – he thinks he can’t swim! But, he soon discovers that he CAN swim, and that swimming is actually lots of fun as he splishes and splashes on his favorite pond. With softly padded pages to squeeze and hold, this is a wonderful waterproof book to stimulate play, help young children feel confident in the water, and most of all, make every

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bathtime fun!

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Little Friends: Let's Play

Springtime fun with Baby Bunny Baby Bunny loves going out to play. What will the weather be like today? One day the sun is shining, another day it’s raining, today there’s a rainbow!

Whatever the weather is like, Baby Bunny enjoys playing in this fun board book with a four­button sound bar for little fingers to press.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun,

JANUARY Priddy Books Juvenile Fiction / Animals On Sale 1/7/2014 Ages 0 to 2, Grades P to P Board book / Paper over boards , 10 pages 5.875 in W | 7.800 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516833 $8.99 / $8.99 Can.

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Little Friends: Hello Friends Shaker Teether

Meet all the Little Friends in a classic Priddy Books format Babies and toddlers will love to meet Cuddly Kitten and her baby animal friends in this classic Priddy format board book. The integral, combined shaker­teether has soft, rounded corners to chew, and an eye­catching, multicolored shaker to rattle.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun,

JANUARY Priddy Books Juvenile Fiction / Animals On Sale 1/7/2014 Ages 0 to 2, Grades P to P Board book / Paper over boards , 24 pages 4.000 in W | 6.750 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516840 $5.99 / $5.99 Can.

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Hello Baby: My First Animals Cloth Book

A soft cuddly cloth book in the high contrast Hello Baby serires A new addition to the Hello Baby range, this soft cloth book features high­contrast images of a bee, a panda, a dog, and other first animals, set against bold, primary colored backgrounds. The front cover features a tactile, cloth appliqué zebra, with further touch and­ feel textures for little hands to discover throughout.

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informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

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ISBN: 9780312516680 $9.99 / $9.99 Can.

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Hello Baby: My First Words Touch and Feel

A high contrast board book in the Hello Baby range, with textures for baby to touch and feel There are striking illustrations of all kinds of familiar things for babies to look at and learn inside this touch­ and­feel board book. The simple, clear images, all clearly labeled, are placed on boldly colored backgrounds, and there is a stimulating texture on every other page to touch and feel.

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Toddler Town: Seaside

A high contrast board book for toddlers, with interactive elements on every page What things can you see by the sea? This new series of illustrated board books provides an ideal introduction to the seaside for toddlers who are just beginning to discover the world around them. The pages feature die­ cut holes for young readers to look through, so that they can see part of what is happening on the next out­and­ about scene.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun,

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informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

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Ages 1 to 3, Grades P to P Board book / Paper over boards , 12 pages 6.375 in W | 7.500 in H Carton Quantity: 0

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ISBN: 9780312516703 $7.99 / $7.99 Can.

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Toddler Town: Farm 9780312516710 $7.99/$7.99 Can. Toddler Town: Zoo 9780312516727 $7.99/$7.99 Can. Toddler Town: City 9780312516734 $7.99/$7.99 Can.

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Toddler Town: Farm

A high contrast novelty board book for toddlers, full of things you find around the farm What things can you see on the Farm? This new series of illustrated board books provides an ideal introduction to the farm for toddlers who are just beginning to discover the world around them. The pages feature die­cut holes for young readers to look through, so that they can see part of what is happening on the next out­and­about

scene.

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Toddler Town: Zoo

A high contrast novelty board book for toddlers, full of things you find around the zoo What things can you see at the zoo? This new series of illustrated board books provides an ideal introduction to the zoo for toddlers who are just beginning to discover the world around them. The pages feature die­cut holes for young readers to look through, so that they can see part of what is happening on the next out­and­about

scene.

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Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun,

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Ages 1 to 3, Grades P to P Board book / Paper over boards , 12 pages 6.375 in W | 7.500 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516727 $7.99 / $7.99 Can.

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Toddler Town: City

A high contrast novelty board book for toddlers, full of things you find around the city What things can you see in the city? This new series of illustrated board books provides an ideal introduction to city life for toddlers who are just beginning to discover the world around them. The pages feature die­cut holes for young readers to look through, so that they can see part of what is happening on the next out­and­about

scene.

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informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

Ages 1 to 3, Grades P to P Board book / Paper over boards , 12 pages 6.375 in W | 7.500 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516734 $7.99 / $7.99 Can.

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Toddler Town: Seaside 9780312516703 $7.99/$7.99 Can. Toddler Town: Farm 9780312516710 $7.99/$7.99 Can. Toddler Town: Zoo 9780312516727 $7.99/$7.99 Can.

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Easter Egg Hunt

A seasonal shaped board book for Easter with a sound chip in the wheel!

An assortment of bunnies, chicks, and more sweet characters are ready to go on an easter egg hunt! With fun rhymes to read to get into the seasonal mood, this egg­ shaped book has a button to press…which makes a fun

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun,

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Santa Express 9780312516192 $6.99/$6.99 Can. Spooky Bus 9780312516185 $6.99/$6.99 Can.

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Schoolies: Time for Recess

What will the Schoolies do when the bell rings for recess?

Seen through the eyes of the Schoolies characters, this first storybook tells a reassuring story about an early experience which every child encounters – recess! In classic paperback, 8 x 8 format, with sticker sheets inside, this first picture book features simple text which is ideal for early independent readers to read by themselves.

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informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

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Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 Paperback / softback / Picture book , 28 pages 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H Carton Quantity: 0

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ISBN: 9780312516611 $4.99 / $4.99 Can.

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Schoolies: The School Play 9780312516642 $4.99/$4.99 Can. Schoolies: Making Friends 9780312516109 $4.99/$4.99 Can. Schoolies: My First Day of School 9780312516123 $4.99/$4.99 Can.

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Schoolies: The School Play

Jacket Cover

Will the Schoolies get stage fright, or will they learn to be brave?

MARCH Priddy Books Juvenile Nonfiction / School & Education On Sale 3/4/2014 Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 Paperback / softback / Picture book , 28 pages 8.000 in W | 8.000 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516642 $4.99 / $4.99 Can.

Seen through the eyes of the Schoolies characters, this first reader tells a reassuring story about an early experience which every child encounters – stage fright!

In classic paperback, 8 x 8 format, with sticker sheets inside, this first picture book features simple text which is ideal for early independent readers to read by themselves.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun,

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informative and engaging books has led him to create some of publishing’s most enduring and successful non­fiction early learning books. Roger lives in London with his wife and four children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas.

Schoolies: Time for Recess 9780312516611 $4.99/$4.99 Can. Schoolies: Making Friends 9780312516109 $4.99/$4.99 Can. Schoolies: My First Day of School 9780312516123 $4.99/$4.99 Can.

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Smart Kids: Coral Reefs

A big book featuring te colorful creatures of the sea!

This new addition to the Smart Kids series is an incredible, brightly colored, fact­packed compendium of predators, prey, and everything under the sea!

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

learning books. Roger lives in London with his wife and four children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his

MARCH Priddy Books Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals On Sale 3/18/2014 Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2 Hardback / Picture book , 30 pages 12.500 in W | 10.125 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516772 $9.99 / $9.99 Can.

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Smart Kids: Predators 9780312516239 $9.99/$9.99 Can. Smart Kids Space 9780312514594 $9.95/$9.95 Can. Smart Kids Animals A­Z 9780312510855 $9.95/$9.95 Can.

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Super Dinky Doodles

A mini doodle book for on­the­go doodling!

A chunky, pocket­sized doodle book for doodling fun, anytime, anywhere! This on­the­go book has pages of photographic and illustrated doodle starts, plus over 100 decorative stickers to use. Super Dinky Doodles includes creatively shaped die­cuts, which can be used to stencil shapes onto neighboring pages.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

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publishing’s most enduring and successful non­fiction early

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children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) , 132 pages 5.500 in W | 5.500 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516659 $4.99 / $4.99 Can.

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Neon Dinky Doodles 9780312516666 $4.99/$4.99 Can.

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Neon Dinky Doodles

A mini neon doodle book for on­the­go wild doodling A chunky, pocket­sized doodle book for doodling fun, anytime, anywhere! This on­the­go book has pages of photographic and illustrated doodle starts, plus over 100 decorative neon stickers to use. Neon Dinky Doodles includes creatively shaped die­cuts, which can be used to stencil shapes onto neighboring pages.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

APRIL

publishing’s most enduring and successful non­fiction early

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children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) , 132 pages 5.500 in W | 5.500 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516666 $4.99 / $4.99 Can.

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Schoolies: Spencer's Sticker Activity Book

A fun sticker activity book filled with the Schoolies characters It’s time to have some activity fun with the Schoolies!

This paperback book is packed with imaginative and creative early learning activities for kids to complete – puzzles, sticker pictures and much more – encouraging multiple skills such as matching, hand­eye coordination and fine motor development.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

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publishing’s most enduring and successful non­fiction early

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children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his

Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) , 80 pages 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516765 $6.99 / $6.99 Can.

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Schoolies: Kitty's Color Activity Book 9780312516758 $6.99/$6.99 Can.

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Schoolies: Kitty's Color Activity Book

A coloring book with activities and all the Schoolies characters!

It’s time to have some activity fun with the Schoolies!

This paperback book is packed with imaginative and creative early learning activities for kids to complete – coloring, puzzles, fun pictures and much more – encouraging multiple skills such as matching, hand­eye coordination and fine motor development.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of

APRIL

publishing’s most enduring and successful non­fiction early

Priddy Books Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books On Sale 4/15/2014

children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his

Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) , 80 pages 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516758 $6.99 / $6.99 Can.

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Schoolies: Spencer's Sticker Activity Book 9780312516765 $6.99/$6.99 Can.

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Lift­the­Flap First 100 Numbers

New in the bestselling Big Board series, a lift­the­flap numbers book This interactive, big board book in the Bright Baby range is the perfect tool to help babies and toddlers learn their first numbers and develop early counting skills. Simple question prompts on every page direct children to lift the fun flaps and discover the number answer underneath.

Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun,

publishing’s most enduring and successful non­fiction early learning books. Roger lives in London with his wife and four

APRIL Priddy Books Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts On Sale 4/22/2014 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P to P Board book / Paper over boards , 14 pages 10.750 in W | 10.750 in H Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780312516741 $9.99 / $9.99 Can.

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Lift­the­Flap: First 100 Words 9780312516895 $9.99/$9.99 Can.

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Index 26-Story Treehouse, The; Andy Griffiths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Abraham Lincoln Comes Home; Robert Burleigh. . . . . . . 111 Alien Encounter; Charise Mericle Harper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Anderson, Brian; Monster Chefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Anya's Ghost; Vera Brosgol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Aphrodite: Goddess of Love; George O'Connor. . . . . . 45, 46 Arrowhawk: A True Survival Story; Lola M. Schaefer. . . . 115 Auch, MJ; One Plus One Equals Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Auracle; Gina Rosati. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Baby's in Black: Astrid Kirchherr, Stuart Sutcliffe, and The Beatles; Arne Bellstorf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble; Nick Bruel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Bad Kitty School Daze; Nick Bruel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Barrett, Tracy; King of Ithaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Belle, Trixie; Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Les Petits Fairytales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Belle, Trixie; Little Red Riding Hood: Les Petits Fairytales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bellstorf, Arne; Baby's in Black: Astrid Kirchherr, Stuart Sutcliffe, and The Beatles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Blackstone, Matt; Sorry You're Lost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917; Sally M Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Boyne, John; Stay Where You Are And Then Leave. . . . . . . 83 Bright, Rachel; Love Monster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Broach, Elise; The Miniature World of Marvin and James. . . 79 Broach, Elise; Treasure on Superstition Mountain. . . . . . . . 133 Brody, Jessica; Unforgotten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Brody, Jessica; Unremembered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Brosgol, Vera; Anya's Ghost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Brown, Don; Gold! Gold from the American River!: January 24, 1848: The Day the Gold Rush Began. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Brown, Don; He Has Shot the President!: April 14, 1865: The Day John Wilkes Booth Killed President Lincoln. . . . . . . . . . . 94 Bruel, Nick; Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Bruel, Nick; Bad Kitty School Daze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Burleigh, Robert; Abraham Lincoln Comes Home. . . . . . . . 111 Canticle of Whispers, The; David Whitley. . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Carle, Eric; What's Your Favorite Animal?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Castaldi, Elicia; The Food Parade: An Introduction to Healthy Eating for Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Castellucci, Cecil; Tin Star. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Catching Kisses; Amy Gibson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapman, Fern Schumer; Is It Night or Day?. . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Chin, Jason; Gravity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cinotto, Laurie; Itty Bitty Kitty Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Clark, Bridie; You Only Live Once. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Cooper, Michael; Fighting Fire!: Ten of the Deadliest Fires in American History and How We Fought Them. . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Cress; Marissa Meyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Crimi-Trent, Ellen; Schoolies: Time for Recess. . . . . . . . . . 167 Crown on Your Head, The; Nancy Tillman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dare the Wind: The Record-breaking Voyage of Eleanor Prentiss and the Flying Cloud; Tracey Fern. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Dauvillier, Loic; Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust. . . . 44 Dellaira, Ava; Love Letters to the Dead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Demetrios, Heather; Something Real. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Demi; Florence Nightingale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Desert Angel; Charlie Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Diesen, Deborah; Smile, Pout-Pout Fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dinner with the Highbrows; Kimberly Willis Holt. . . . . . . . . 59 Drama Queens in the House; Julie Williams. . . . . . . . . . . 106 Duck to the Rescue; John Himmelman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Early Bird; Toni Yuly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Easter Egg Hunt; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Egan, Kate; The Incredible Twisting Arm [The Magic Shop Book 2]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36 Egan, Kate; The Vanishing Coin [The Magic Shop Book 1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32 Engle, Margarita; Hurricane Dancers: The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Fama, Elizabeth; Plus One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fern, Tracey; Dare the Wind: The Record-breaking Voyage of Eleanor Prentiss and the Flying Cloud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fighting Fire!: Ten of the Deadliest Fires in American History and How We Fought Them; Michael Cooper. . . . . 82 Finest Hours, The: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue; Michael Tougias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Florence Nightingale; Demi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Food Parade, The: An Introduction to Healthy Eating for Kids; Elicia Castaldi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fourmile; Watt Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Fox Forever; Mary E. Pearson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Frost, Helen; Room 214: A Year in Poems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Gantos, Jack; Rotten Ralph's Rotten Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Gardner, Sally; Operation Bunny: The Fairy Detective Agency's First Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Gibson, Amy; Catching Kisses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Giovanni, Nikki; The Sun Is So Quiet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Glorkian Warrior Delivers a Pizza, The; James Kochalka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Gold! Gold from the American River!: January 24, 1848: The Day the Gold Rush Began; Don Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Les Petits Fairytales; Trixie Belle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Grandmaster; David Klass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Gravity; Jason Chin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Griffiths, Andy; The 26-Story Treehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Guiberson, Brenda Z.; Ice Bears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Harper, Charise Mericle; Alien Encounter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 He Has Shot the President!: April 14, 1865: The Day John Wilkes Booth Killed President Lincoln; Don Brown. . . . . . 94 Hello Baby: My First Animals Cloth Book; Roger Priddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Hello Baby: My First Words Touch and Feel; Roger Priddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust; Loic Dauvillier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace; Nan Marino. . . . . . . . . 140 Himmelman, John; Duck to the Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Holt, Kimberly Willis; Dinner with the Highbrows. . . . . . . . . . 59 How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth; Michelle Robinson. . . . 53 Hunter-Gault, Charlayne; To the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Hurricane Dancers: The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck; Margarita Engle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Ice Bears; Brenda Z. Guiberson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Incredible Twisting Arm [The Magic Shop Book 2], The; Kate Egan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36 Invasion of the Ufonuts; Laurie Keller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Is It Night or Day?; Fern Schumer Chapman. . . . . . . . . . . 137 Itty Bitty Kitty Committee; Laurie Cinotto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Jackson, Alison; When the Wind Blew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Jones, Gareth; Ninja Meerkats (#7) The Ultimate Dragon Warrior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Jones, Gareth; Ninja Meerkats (#8) Outback Attack. . . . . . . 125 Keeping the Night Watch; Hope Anita Smith. . . . . . . . . . . 129

Keller, Laurie; Invasion of the Ufonuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Kelsey Green, Reading Queen; Claudia Mills. . . . . . . . . . 126 Key, Watt; Fourmile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 King of Ithaka; Tracy Barrett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Klass, David; Grandmaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Kochalka, James; The Glorkian Warrior Delivers a Pizza. . . . 43 Leavitt, Martine; My Book of Life by Angel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Lift-the-Flap First 100 Numbers; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . 174 Little Friends: Happy Birthday; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . 154 Little Friends: Hello Friends Shaker Teether; Roger Priddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Little Friends: Home Sweet Home; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . 155 Little Friends: Let's Play; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Little Friends: Sleepy Time; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Little Friends: Splish Splash; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Little Red Riding Hood: Les Petits Fairytales; Trixie Belle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Lost Planet, The; Rachel Searles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Love Letters to the Dead; Ava Dellaira. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Love Monster; Rachel Bright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Marino, Nan; Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace. . . . . . . . . . 140 Matson, Lynne; Nil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Medal for Leroy, A; Michael Morpurgo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Meyer, Marissa; Cress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Meyer, Marissa; Scarlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Midwinterblood; Marcus Sedgwick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Mills, Claudia; Kelsey Green, Reading Queen. . . . . . . . . . . 126 Miniature World of Marvin and James, The; Elise Broach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend; Karen Stanton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Monster Chefs; Brian Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Moore Thomas, Shelley; The Seven Tales of Trinket. . . . . . 132 Morpurgo, Michael; A Medal for Leroy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Morpurgo, Michael; Shadow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile; Won-Ldy Paye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish: The Sea-Quel; Mo O'Hara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 My Book of Life by Angel; Martine Leavitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours; Kristina Springer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 My Life as a Joke; Janet Tashjian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Neon Dinky Doodles; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Nil; Lynne Matson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Ninja Meerkats (#7) The Ultimate Dragon Warrior; Gareth Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Ninja Meerkats (#8) Outback Attack; Gareth Jones. . . . . 125 Novgorodoff, Danica; The Undertaking of Lily Chen. . . . . . . . 49 O'Connor, Barbara; On the Road to Mr. Mineo's. . . . . . . . . 141 O'Connor, George; Aphrodite: Goddess of Love. . . . . . . 45, 46 O'Hara, Mo; My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish: The Sea-Quel. . . . 29 On the Road to Mr. Mineo's; Barbara O'Connor. . . . . . . . . 141 One Plus One Equals Blue; MJ Auch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Operation Bunny: The Fairy Detective Agency's First Case; Sally Gardner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Otis Dooda: Downright Dangerous; Ellen Potter. . . . . . . . . 30 Paye, Won-Ldy; Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Pearson, Mary E.; Fox Forever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Pink Cupcake Magic; Katherine Tegen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Plus One; Elizabeth Fama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Port Chicago 50, The: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights; Steve Sheinkin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Potter, Ellen; Otis Dooda: Downright Dangerous. . . . . . . . . . 30 Price, Charlie; Desert Angel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Priddy, Roger; Easter Egg Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Priddy, Roger; Hello Baby: My First Animals Cloth Book. . . 160 Priddy, Roger; Hello Baby: My First Words Touch and Feel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Priddy, Roger; Lift-the-Flap First 100 Numbers. . . . . . . . . . 174 Priddy, Roger; Little Friends: Happy Birthday. . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Priddy, Roger; Little Friends: Hello Friends Shaker Teether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Priddy, Roger; Little Friends: Home Sweet Home. . . . . . . . 155 Priddy, Roger; Little Friends: Let's Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Priddy, Roger; Little Friends: Sleepy Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Priddy, Roger; Little Friends: Splish Splash. . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Priddy, Roger; Neon Dinky Doodles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Priddy, Roger; Schoolies: Kitty's Color Activity Book. . . . . . 173 Priddy, Roger; Schoolies: Spencer's Sticker Activity Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Priddy, Roger; Schoolies: The School Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Priddy, Roger; Smart Kids: Coral Reefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Priddy, Roger; Super Dinky Doodles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Priddy, Roger; Toddler Town: City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Priddy, Roger; Toddler Town: Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Priddy, Roger; Toddler Town: Seaside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Priddy, Roger; Toddler Town: Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Riverman, The; Aaron Starmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Robinson, Michelle; How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth. . . . . . 53 Room 214: A Year in Poems; Helen Frost. . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Rosati, Gina; Auracle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Rotten Ralph's Rotten Family; Jack Gantos. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rule of Three, The; Eric Walters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Russo, Marisabina; Sophie Sleeps Over. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Rutkoski, Marie; The Winner's Curse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sailing to Freedom; Martha Bennett Stiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Sailor Twain: Or: The Mermaid in the Hudson; Mark Siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Saltzberg, Barney; Tea with Grandpa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Scarlet; Marissa Meyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Schaefer, Lola M.; Arrowhawk: A True Survival Story. . . . . 115 Schoolies: Kitty's Color Activity Book; Roger Priddy. . . . 173 Schoolies: Spencer's Sticker Activity Book; Roger Priddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Schoolies: The School Play; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Schoolies: Time for Recess; Ellen Crimi-Trent. . . . . . . . . 167 Searles, Rachel; The Lost Planet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sedgwick, Marcus; Midwinterblood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Sedgwick, Marcus; She Is Not Invisible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Sekret; Lindsay Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Seven Tales of Trinket, The; Shelley Moore Thomas. . . . . 132 Shadow; Michael Morpurgo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 She Is Not Invisible; Marcus Sedgwick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Sheinkin, Steve; The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Siegel, Mark; Sailor Twain: Or: The Mermaid in the Hudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Smart Kids: Coral Reefs; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Smile, Pout-Pout Fish; Deborah Diesen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Smith, Hope Anita; Keeping the Night Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Smith, Lindsay; Sekret. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Something Real; Heather Demetrios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Sophie Sleeps Over; Marisabina Russo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Sorry You're Lost; Matt Blackstone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Springer, Kristina; My Fake Boyfriend is Better Than Yours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Stanton, Karen; Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Starmer, Aaron; The Riverman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Stay Where You Are And Then Leave; John Boyne. . . . . . 83 Stiles, Martha Bennett; Sailing to Freedom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Stuck in the Middle (of Middle School): A Novel in Doodles ; Karen Romano Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Sun Is So Quiet, The; Nikki Giovanni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Super Dinky Doodles; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Tashjian, Janet; My Life as a Joke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Tea with Grandpa; Barney Saltzberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Tegen, Katherine; Pink Cupcake Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tillman, Nancy; The Crown on Your Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tin Star; Cecil Castellucci. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 To the Mountaintop: My Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement; Charlayne Hunter-Gault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Toddler Town: City; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Toddler Town: Farm; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Toddler Town: Seaside; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Toddler Town: Zoo; Roger Priddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Tougias, Michael; The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Treasure on Superstition Mountain; Elise Broach. . . . . . 133 Undertaking of Lily Chen, The; Danica Novgorodoff. . . . . . 49 Unforgotten; Jessica Brody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Unremembered; Jessica Brody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Vanishing Coin [The Magic Shop Book 1], The; Kate Egan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32 Walker, Sally M; Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Walters, Eric; The Rule of Three. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 What's Your Favorite Animal?; Eric Carle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 When the Wind Blew; Alison Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Whitley, David; The Canticle of Whispers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Williams, Julie; Drama Queens in the House. . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Winner's Curse, The; Marie Rutkoski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 You Only Live Once; Bridie Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Young, Karen Romano; Stuck in the Middle (of Middle School): A Novel in Doodles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Yuly, Toni; Early Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23