Algonquin Young Readers Catalogue (Spring/Summer 2015)

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NOVA REN SUMA

The Walls Around Us

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he Walls Around Us is a ghostly story of suspense told in two voices—one still living and one long dead. On the outside, there’s Violet, an eighteenyear-old dancer days away from the life of her dreams when something threatens to expose the shocking truth of her achievement. On the inside, within the walls of a girls’ juvenile detention center, there’s Amber, locked up for so long she can’t imagine freedom. Tying these two worlds together is Orianna, who holds the key to unlocking all the girls’ darkest mysteries.

We hear Amber’s story and Violet’s, and through them Orianna’s, first from one angle, then from another, until gradually we begin to get the whole picture—which is not necessarily the one that either Amber or Violet wants us to see.

Nova Ren Suma tells a supernatural tale of guilt and innocence, and what happens when one is mistaken for the other.

E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-486-0 AVAILABLE ON HIGHBRIDGE AUDIO

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PRAISE FOR IMAGINARY GIRLS: H “ A surreal and dreamy world where magical thinking is carried to a chilling extreme.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review PRAISE FOR 17 & GONE: “ Suma’s exquisite sentence-level writing and fine eye for creepy detail are in abundant evidence.” —Kirkus Reviews N OVA R E N S U M A has an MFA in fiction from Columbia University and a BA in writing and photography from Antioch College and has been awarded a fiction fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts. She is the author of Imaginary Girls and 17 & Gone. Nova lives in New York City, and her website is www.novaren.com.

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MARCH YOUNG ADULT FICTION AGES 14 & UP, GRADES 9 & UP 336 pages, 5½" x 8¼" ISBN 978-1-61620-372-6 $17.95 HARDCOVER NO. 73372 WORLD

YOUNG ADULT FICTION

“ Ori’s dead because of what happened out behind the theater, in the tunnel made out of trees. She’s dead because she got sent to that place upstate, locked up with those monsters. And she got sent there because of me.”

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CHRIS LYNCH

Hit Count YOUNG ADULT FICTION A LG O N Q U I N YO U N G R E A D E R S SPR I N G /SUM M ER 2015 2

“ I hit him so hard, the clash of helmets and pads sounded like a gunshot across the field. I crushed him with the hit, held on to him, and crushed him again when I slammed him into the ground . . .

I had arrived.”

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rlo Brodie loves being on the football field, getting hit hard and hitting back harder. That’s where he belongs, leading his team to championships, becoming “Starlo” on his way to the top. Arlo’s dad cheers him on, but his mother quotes head injury statistics and refuses to watch. Arlo’s girlfriend tries to make him see the danger; when that doesn’t work, she calls time-out on their relationship. Even Arlo’s coaches begin to track his hit count, almost ready to pull him off the field. But Arlo’s not worried about collisions. The cheering crowds and the adrenaline rush convince Arlo that everything is OK—in spite of the pain, pounding, dizziness, and confusion.

In Hit Count, Chris Lynch explores the American love affair with contact sports and our attempts to come to terms with clear evidence of real danger.

MAY YOUNG ADULT FICTION AGES 14 & UP, GRADES 9 & UP 368 pages, 5½" x 8¼" ISBN 978-1-61620-250-7 $17.95 HARDCOVER NO. 73250 WORLD, AUDIO E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-490-7

PRAISE FOR PIECES: H “ Each character springs fully formed off the page, and Lynch’s irreverent, inventive dialogue crackles . . .

Exceptional.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review PRAISE FOR INEXCUSABLE: H “Unforgettable.” —Booklist, starred review C H R I S LY N C H is the author of many acclaimed young adult novels, including Little Blue Lies, Pieces, Angry Young Man, the National Book Award Finalist Inexcusable, and the Printz Honor Book Freewill. Chris is on the faculty of the creative writing MFA program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. When he’s not teaching or visiting with family in Boston, he lives in Scotland.

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AVI

Catch You Later, Traitor

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t’s 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid in Brooklyn, New York, who loves Sam Spade detective books and radio crime dramas. But when an FBI agent shows up at Pete’s doorstep, accusing Pete’s father of being a Communist, Pete is caught in a real-life mystery.

Could there really be Commies in Pete’s family? As Pete follows the quickly accumulating clues, he begins to wonder if the truth could put his family’s livelihood—and even their freedom—at risk.

In the tradition of Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?, Don’t You Know There’s a War On?, and Nothing But the Truth, Catch You Later, Traitor tells a funny, insightful story packed with realistic period detail of a boy in mid-twentieth-century America whose family is caught in the wide net of America’s Red Scare.

MIDDLE- GRADE FICTION

From Newbery Medalist Avi comes the thrilling and suspenseful story of an ordinary American family who fall under suspicion.

PRAISE FOR WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN, ANYWAY?: H “Avi celebrates our dreams.” —Booklist, starred review

E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-487-7 AVAILABLE ON HIGHBRIDGE AUDIO

PRAISE FOR SOPHIA’S WAR: H “ Outstanding historical fiction, bringing to dramatic life the human story behind extraordinary events . . . Rich in period detail, the atmospheric prose vividly re-creates old New York.” —School Library Journal, starred review PRAISE FOR CITY OF ORPHANS: H “ Heroic deeds, narrow escapes, dastardly villains, amazing coincidences and a family rich in love and hope are all part of an intricate and endlessly entertaining adventure. Terrific!” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review AV I is the author of the Newbery Medal novel Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, among many other books for young readers. Catch You Later, Traitor was inspired by his own childhood in Brooklyn during the Red Scare. He now lives in Clark, Colorado, and his website is www.avi-writer.com.

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MARCH MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION AGES 8–12, GRADES 3–7 304 pages, 5½" x 8¼" ISBN 978-1-61620-359-7 $16.95 HARDCOVER NO. 73359 WORLD

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KATE KLISE Illustrated by

M. SARAH KLISE

MIDDLE- GRADE FICTION A LG O N Q U I N YO U N G R E A D E R S SPR I N G /SUM M ER 2015 4

THREE-RING RASCALS, BOOK 4:

Pop Goes the Circus!

Two runaway rascals go on the road in the fourth installment of this highly praised, popular series.

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ert the circus mouse has gone missing! The members of Sir Sidney’s Circus figure he’s nearby, sulking after an argument with his sister, Gert. Little do they know that he’s been carried away by a rogue balloon.

Meanwhile, in a faraway state, Flora LaPasta is tired of being ignored as her parents prepare for a new baby, so she mails herself to Sir Sidney’s Circus in protest.

A popped ba l loon a nd a mixed-up shipment soon bring Bert and Flora together. In the worst of times, a best friendship is born. But can the pair make it through a world of bad drivers, a ng r y mobs, a nd g reedy robbers? How long can a circus mouse and a runaway girl survive on their own?

MAY MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION AGES 7–10, GRADES 2–5 160 pages, 5½" x 8¼" B&W line illustrations throughout ISBN 978-1-61620-464-8 $15.95 HARDCOVER NO. 73464 WORLD, AUDIO

K AT E K L I S E and M . S A R A H K L I S E have collaborated on numerous award-winning middle-grade and picture-book projects, including Regarding the Fountain and the 43 Old Cemetery Road series. Kate Klise does more than seventy school visits a year and lives in Norwood, Missouri. Sarah Klise lives in Berkeley, California. Visit www.kateandsarahklise.com and www.threeringrascals.com for more information.

E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-489-1

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THREE-RING RASCALS, BOOK 3:

The Circus Goes to Sea “Youngsters will find reading smooth sailing and look forward to future escapades.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-432-7 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-365-8

PRAISE FOR THE THREE-RING RASCALS SERIES: “ The story zips along, the text and illustrations are full of playful surprises, and the author sustains a tone of rare and genuine sweetness . . . Rich and inventive.”

—Chicago Tribune “ Absurd situations, winning characters and plenty of heartfelt moments and laughs combine to make this a surefire hit.” —Kirkus Reviews “ A fun pick for fans of silly stories and for reluctant readers, too.” —School Library Journal

THE SHOW MUST GO ON PB ISBN 978-1-61620-406-8, NO. 73406 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-244-6, NO. 73244 E-ISBN 978-1-61620-311-5

THE GREATEST STAR ON EARTH PB ISBN 978-1-61620-452-5, NO. 73452 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-245-3, NO. 73245 E-ISBN 978-1-61620-405-1

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APRIL MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION AGES 7–10, GRADES 2–5 144 pages, 5½" x 8¼" B&W line illustrations throughout ISBN 978-1-61620-481-5 $5.95 TRADE PAPER NO. 73481 WORLD, AUDIO

or many years, Sir Sidney’s Circus has traveled by train. But one day a letter arrives from Miss Flora Endora Eliza LaBuena LaPasta inviting the circus to travel aboard the SS Spaghetti. Who can resist? The Spaghetti is a floating palace of elegance and entertainment. There’s only one problem: Miss LaPasta doesn’t want Barnabas Brambles to come aboard, because she’s heard he’s the meanest man alive. Lucky for Barnabas Brambles, his boss is Sir Sidney, the nicest man alive.

Sir Sidney insists the entire circus, including Barnabas Brambles, accept the invitation. But Leo doesn’t like water. Elsa’s never been swimming. The Famous Flying Banana Brothers have no idea where they’ll put their trapeze.

And what’s that large object up ahead in the water?

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TRACEY BAPTISTE

The Jumbies MIDDLE- GRADE FICTION A LG O N Q U I N YO U N G R E A D E R S SPR I N G /SUM M ER 2015 6

A spine-tingling tale rooted in Caribbean folklore that will have readers holding their breath as they fly through its pages.

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APRIL MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION AGES 8–12, GRADES 3–7 240 pages, 5½" x 8¼" ISBN 978-1-61620-414-3 $15.95 HARDCOVER NO. 73414 WORLD ENG LANG E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-488-4 AVAILABLE ON HIGHBRIDGE AUDIO

orinne La Mer isn’t afraid of anything. Not scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly not jumbies. They’re just tricksters parents make up to frighten their children. Then one night Corinne chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden forest. Those shining yellow eyes that followed her to the edge of the trees, they couldn’t belong to a jumbie. Or could they?

When Corinne spots a beautiful stranger speaking to the town witch at the market the next day, she knows something unexpected is about to happen. And when this same beauty, called Severine, turns up at Corinne’s house, cooking dinner for Corinne’s father, Corinne is sure that danger is in the air. She soon finds out that bewitching her father, Pierre, is only the first step in Severine’s plan to claim the entire island for the jumbies. Corinne must call on her courage and her friends and learn to use ancient magic she didn’t know she possessed to stop Severine and save her island home.

With its able and gutsy heroine, lyrical narration, and inventive twist on the classic Haitian folktale “The Magic Orange Tree,” The Jumbies will be a favorite of fans of Breadcrumbs, A Tale Dark and Grimm, and Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

T R AC E Y BA P T I S T E lived in Trinidad until she was fifteen; she grew up on jumbie stories and fairy tales. She is a former teacher who works as a writer and editor and lives in Englewood, New Jersey. The Jumbies is her first middle-grade novel. Her website is www.traceybaptiste.com.

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GAE POLISNER

The Summer of Letting Go “ Haunting, heart-lifting, and impossible to put down.”

—A. S. King, author of Ask the Passengers

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our years ago, Francesca Schnell’s young brother drowned when she should have been watching. This summer she’s about to turn sixteen, but guilt keeps her stuck in the past. Meanwhile, her best friend, Lisette, is moving on—with the boy Francesca secretly wants—and her father may be having an affair. But then Francesca meets and begins babysitting Frankie Sky, a four-year-old boy who bears a heavy resemblance to her brother, and she begins to wonder if Frankie could be his reincarnation. As the summer goes on it starts to seem possible for Francesca to forgive herself, grow up, and even fall in love, whether or not she solves the riddle of Frankie Sky. “Resonates with real feeling.”

—The New York Times Book Review “ A touching and beautiful story.” —Justine magazine

E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-402-2 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-256-9 AVAILABLE ON HIGHBRIDGE AUDIO

“ First-rate realistic fiction with plenty of heart.”

—School Library Journal “ The prose is gentle but evocative, and Frankie Sky’s childlike exuberance and occasional misconceptions add heart and humor . . . [The Summer of Letting Go is] both hopeful and careful—like Francesca herself.” —Kirkus Reviews “ A beautiful story of heartbreak and hope.”

—Daisy Whitney, author of The Mockingbirds, Starry Nights G A E P O L I S N E R is the award-winning author of The Pull of Gravity. She is a family law mediator by trade, but a writer by calling. She lives on Long Island with her husband and two sons.

When she’s not writing, she can be found in a pool or, in warmer weather, in her wet suit in the open waters of Long Island Sound.

The Summer of Letting Go is her second novel for teen readers.

Her website is www.gaepolisner.com.

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MARCH YOUNG ADULT FICTION AGES 12 & UP, GRADES 7 & UP 336 pages, 5½" x 8¼" ISBN 978-1-61620-480-8 $9.95 TRADE PAPER NO. 73480 WORLD

“ With a light, deft hand, Polisner gives Frankie’s world touches of humor, gravitas, and teen-centered reality.”

—Booklist

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JAMES KLISE

The Art of Secrets YOUNG ADULT FICTION PAPERBACK A LG O N Q U I N YO U N G R E A D E R S SPR I N G /SUM M ER 2015 8

NOW IN PAPERBACK! “Relationships, secrets and lies aplenty for caper-loving fans.” —Kirkus Reviews

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hen Saba Khan’s apartment burns in a mysterious fire, possibly a hate crime, her high school rallies around her. Then a quirky piece of art donated to a school fund-raising effort for the Khans is revealed to be an unknown work by a famous artist, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Saba’s life turns upside down again. Soon students and teachers alike debate who should get the money, pointing fingers and making startling accusations. Through monologues, journal entries, interviews, articles, and official documents, the cast of characters reveal how they see what happened.

H “ This art mystery is that rare book that will be passed around by teens as well as teachers in the faculty lounge, discussed and dissected and immediately reread . . .

The incidents at Highsmith School will stay on readers’ minds long after the last page.” —Booklist, starred review

APRIL YOUNG ADULT FICTION AGES 12 & UP, GRADES 7 & UP 288 pages, 5½" x 8¼" ISBN 978-1-61620-482-2 $9.95 TRADE PAPER NO. 73482 WORLD E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-403-7 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-195-1 AVAILABLE ON HIGHBRIDGE AUDIO

“ This darkly ambiguous, provocative novel highlights several themes worthy of discussion, including the destructive power of secrets and the politics of generosity.” —The Horn Book Magazine “ A clever mystery told in many voices . . . Greed and jealousy go head-to-head with kindness and good intentions . . .

Everybody has secrets.” —Shelf Awareness “ Through unique journal entries, articles, and interviews, a tangled web of unusual secrets unfolds.” —Teen Vogue J A M E S K L I S E is the author of Love Drugged, which was an ALA Stonewall Honor Book and received glowing reviews.

He lives in Chicago, where he is also a high school librarian.

His short stories have appeared in many journals, including StoryQuarterly, New Orleans Review, Ascent, and Southern Humanities Review. The Art of Secrets is his second novel. His website is www.jamesklise.com.

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TANIA UNSWORTH

The One Safe Place

NOW IN PAPERBACK! H “ The suspense and dread build as the mystery gradually unfolds . . .

Fast-paced and gripping.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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evin doesn’t remember life before the world got hot; he has farmed the scorched earth with his grandfather in their remote valley. When his grandfather dies, Devin heads for the city for help on the farm, only to join the scores of children living on the streets.

An act of kindness earns him an invitation to a haven for abandoned children, but behind the home’s unlimited food and toys lies a sinister agenda. Even if the home is as secure as a fortress, Devin and his new friends decide they must escape before succumbing to its horrors.

H “ [A] chilling and engrossing tale filled with detailed, sharply drawn characters . . . A standout.”

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review “ A page-turning mix of suspense, intrigue, and anxiety. A wholly enjoyable journey, and a dystopian vision with some great new twists.” —Publishers Weekly

E-BOOK ISBN 978-1-61620-404-4 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-329-0 AVAILABLE ON HIGHBRIDGE AUDIO

• A Summer 2014 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick • One of the Christian Science Monitor’s 25 Best New Middle Grade Novels of 2014

The daughter of the late Barry Unsworth, TANIA UNSWORTH spent her childhood in Cambridge, UK, before moving to America in her early twenties. She is the author of two previous novels for adult readers—The Seahorse and Before We Began. She currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and two sons. This is her first book for young readers. Her website is www.taniaunsworth.com.

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MAY MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION AGES 10 & UP, GRADES 5 & UP 320 pages, 5½” x 8¼” ISBN 978-1-61620-483-9 $6.95 TRADE PAPER NO. 73483 WORLD

“ This frightening and mysterious book surprised me again and again . . . When you read it, you will quickly discover one terrifying fact—there is no safe place!” —R. L. Stine

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Recent Releases William Ritter JACKABY H “ R itter’s debut skillfully blends science with the supernatural and balances whimsy with violence. The smartly paced plot wraps up neatly, but the rich world of this debut demands sequels.”

—Kirkus Reviews, starred “Toss together an alternate 19th-century New England city, a strong tradition of Sherlockian pastiche, and one seriously ugly hat, and this lighthearted and assured debut emerges, all action and quirk.”

—Publishers Weekly Young Adult Fiction • Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up • HC ISBN 978-1-61620-353-5, No. 73353 E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-434-1 • $16.95 Hardcover

• A Fall 2014 Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick • Junior Library Guild Selection

Sara Farizan TELL ME AGAIN HOW A CRUSH SHOULD FEEL “Both personal and universal, this is a compelling story about high school, family, and owning up to who you really are. Farizan is just the voice YA needs right now. Trust me, you’ll be glad you listened.”

—Sarah Dessen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Moon and More “Engaging . . . Leila’s coming out to her friends and family and her fear of disappointing her parents will resonate with all young adults.”

—School Library Journal Young Adult Fiction • Ages 14 & Up, Grades 9 & Up • HC ISBN 978-1-61620-284-2, No. 73284 E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-435-8 • $16.95 Hardcover

• A Fall 2014 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick A LG O N Q U I N YO U N G R E A D E R S SPR I N G /SUM M ER 2015 10

Kelly Barnhill THE WITCH’S BOY H “ The classic fantasy elements are all there, richly reimagined, with a vivid setting, a page-turning adventure of a plot, and compelling, timeless themes.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred H “ A classic origin-quest tale . . . brimming with a well-drawn, colorful supporting cast, a strong sense of place, and an enchanted forest with a personality to rival some of the best depictions of magical woods.”

—School Library Journal, starred Middle-Grade Fiction • Ages 9 & Up, Grades 4 & Up • HC ISBN 978-1-61620-351-1, No. 73351 E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-433-4 • $16.95 Hardcover

• A Fall 2014 Top Ten Kids’ Indie Next List Pick • Junior Library Guild Selection

Sara Farizan IF YOU COULD BE MINE “Farizan’s prose is frank, funny and bittersweet.”

—The New York Times Book Review H “ Accomplished and compassionate . . . A groundbreaking, powerful depiction of gay and transsexual life in Iran.” —Booklist, starred Young Adult Fiction • Ages 14 & Up, Grades 9 & Up • PB ISBN 978-1-61620-455-6, No. 73455 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-251-4, No. 73251 • E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-310-8 • $9.95 Trade Paper

• One of Rolling Stone’s “40 Best YA Novels” • A Winner of the 2014 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Children’s/YA • A 2014 ALA Rainbow List Top 10 Title • A 2014 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Title • A 2013 Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth

Hollis Seamon SOMEBODY UP THERE HATES YOU H “ Being near death doesn’t mean abandoning hope.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred H “ Each character is vividly drawn, with a sharp, memorable voice that readers will love and remember . . . A fresh, inspiring story.”

—Kirkus Reviews, starred Young Adult Fiction • Ages 14 & Up, Grades 9 & Up • PB ISBN 978-1-61620-454-9, No. 73454 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-260-6, No. 73260 • E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-313-9 • $9.95 Trade Paper

• A Kirkus Reviews Best of Teen Fiction 2013 Pick • A Fall 2013 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick • A Scholastic Book Clubs Selection

Amy Herrick THE TIME FETCH H “ [A] transcendent middle-grade debut . . . The plot is suspenseful, moves at a rapid pace, and is heavily sprinkled with fascinating characters . . . This book screams for a sequel.”

—School Library Journal, starred H “Charming and clever.” —Shelf Awareness, starred Middle-Grade Fiction • Ages 10 & Up, Grades 5 & Up • PB ISBN 978-1-61620-453-2, No. 73453 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-220-0, No. 73220 • E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-309-2 • $6.95 Trade Paper

• A Fall 2013 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick • A BEA Middle-Grade Editors Buzz Panel Selection • A Scholastic Book Clubs Selection

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• A 2014 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Title

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Recent Releases James McMullan LEAVING CHINA An Artist Paints His World War II Childhood “Evocative and sensitive . . . The paintings bring significant emotional and cultural context to this story of a young artist’s struggle for selfacceptance.”

—The New York Times H “ A fascinating, seamless portrait of a young life and the wartime world that will have appeal not only to young readers but to adults as well.” —Booklist, starred “James McMullan’s book is so hauntingly evocative that it made me nostalgic for a time and a place I never experienced.”

—Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese Young Adult Nonfiction • Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up • ISBN 978-1-61620-255-2, No. 73255 E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-401-3 • $19.95 Hardcover

• A Junior Library Guild Selection

Lisa Martin & Valerie Martin ANTON & CECIL: CATS AT SEA

On Sale February 2015

“Remarkable . . . Engrossing and unpredictable.”

—The New York Times Book Review “The plot is carefully woven, the vocabulary rich and distinctive, and the characters engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews Middle-Grade Fiction • Ages 8–12, Grades 3–7 • PB ISBN 978-1-61620-456-3, No. 73456 HC ISBN 978-1-61620-246-0, No. 73246 • E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-312-2 • $6.95 Trade Paper

• A Fall 2013 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick • A Junior Library Guild Selection A LG O N Q U I N YO U N G R E A D E R S SPR I N G /SUM M ER 2015 12

• A Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club Selection

Winifred Conkling PASSENGER ON THE PEARL

On Sale January 2015

The True Story of Emily Edmonson’s Flight from Slavery The page-turning, heart-wrenching true story of one young woman risking her safety and her life for a chance at freedom in the largest slave escape attempt in American history.

Young Adult Nonfiction • Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up • ISBN 978-1-61620-196-8, No. 73196 E-book ISBN 978-1-61620-436-5 • $17.95 Hardcover