Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men - Between May 22, 2012 and June 21, 2013.

Cheesie Mack Is Cool in a Duel by Adam McCauley

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

Cheesie Mack Is Cool in a Duel
Written by Steve Cotler
Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Cheesie and Georgie are back, and this time they're off to the greatest summer camp in Maine. As the oldest of the Little Guy campers, they'll get to make the campfires and choose the sports teams. It's sure to be their best summer yet!

Then disaster strikes. Cheesie and Georgie are put in a cabin with the Big Guy campers, including Cheesie's archenemy, Kevin Welch. Now the youngest—and smallest—of the Big Guys, Cheesie has no choice but to use his brains to fight Kevin's brawn—he challenges the bully to a Cool Duel. The adventure that follows includes a toilet on a wall, a headless skateboarder, a garter snake mustache, and the scariest ghost story ever told. Will Cheesie survive to start middle school?

With plenty of lists, drawings, and made-up words, Cheesie—with a little help from Steve Cotler—tells the story of the best worst summer ever.

Crush by Gary Paulsen

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Crush The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Love
Written by Gary Paulsen

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Yearling | Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations | $6.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-0-385-74231-3 (0-385-74231-2)

Readers met the comical Kevin in Liar, Liar and Flat Broke. Kevin gets serious about Tina Zabinski, the Most Beautiful Girl in the World. Finally, finally, he's worked up his courage—he's going to ask her out. Or will his trademark scheming get in his way?

The Mighty Lalouche by Sophie Blackall

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

The Mighty Lalouche
Written by Matthew Olshan
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Hardcover, 40 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Fiction - Historical - Europe; Juvenile Fiction - Sports & Recreation; Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men | $17.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-0-375-86225-0 (0-375-86225-0)

"A bona fide knockout. C'est formidable!" declares Publishers Weekly in a starred review.

In Paris, France, there lived a humble postman named Lalouche. He was small, but his hands were nimble, his legs were fast, and his arms were strong. When his job was replaced by an electric car, he turned to boxing to support himself and his pet finch, Genevieve. But—"You? A boxer?" the fighters asked. "I could sneeze and knock you down!" Still, Lalouche refused to give up. And perhaps small Lalouche was just nimble . . . just fast . . . and just strong enough to beat his fierce competitors. This is a marvelous story, full of humor and heart, and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Award.

Includes an author's note with historical information about French boxing and electric cars.

The Mighty Lalouche by Sophie Blackall

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

The Mighty Lalouche
Written by Matthew Olshan
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Fiction - Historical - Europe; Juvenile Fiction - Sports & Recreation; Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men | $20.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-0-375-96225-7 (0-375-96225-5)

In Paris, France, there lived a humble postman named Lalouche. He was small, but his hands were nimble, his legs were fast, and his arms were strong. When his job was replaced by an electric car, he turned to boxing to support himself and his pet finch, Genevieve. But--"You? A boxer?" the fighters asked. "I could sneeze and knock you down!" Still, Lalouche refused to give up. And perhaps small Lalouche was just nimble . . . just fast . . . and just strong enough to beat his fierce competitors. This is a marvelous story, full of humor and heart, and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Award.

The Prince Who Fell from the Sky by John Claude Bemis

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

The Prince Who Fell from the Sky
Written by John Claude Bemis

Trade Paperback, 272 pages | Bluefire | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men; Juvenile Fiction - Science Fiction | $6.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-0-375-86518-3 (0-375-86518-7)

In Casseomae's world, the wolves rule the Forest, and the Forest is everywhere. The animals tell stories of the Skinless Ones, whose cities and roads once covered the earth, but the Skinless disappeared long ago.

Casseomae is content to live alone, apart from the other bears in her tribe, until one of the ancients' sky vehicles crashes to the ground, and from it emerges a Skinless One, a child. Rather than turn him over to the wolves, Casseomae chooses to protect this human cub, to find someplace safe for him to live. But where among the animals will a human child be safe? And is Casseomae threatening the safety of the Forest and all its tribes by protecting him?

Middle-grade fans of postapocalyptic fiction are in for a treat with this fanciful and engaging animal story by the author of the Clockwork Dark trilogy.

Vote by Gary Paulsen

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Vote
Written by Gary Paulsen

Hardcover, 144 pages | Wendy Lamb Books | Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations | $12.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-0-385-74228-3 (0-385-74228-2)

Kevin Spencer, the hero of Liar, Liar, Flat Broke, and Crush, has a knack for tackling big ideas and goofing up, so what's next? Politics, of course! He's running for office, and his campaign is truly unique.

Vote by Gary Paulsen

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Vote
Written by Gary Paulsen

eBook, 144 pages | Wendy Lamb Books | Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations | $9.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-0-307-97452-5 (0-307-97452-9)

Vote by Gary Paulsen

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Vote
Written by Gary Paulsen

Hardcover Library Binding, 144 pages | Wendy Lamb Books | Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations | $15.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-0-375-99053-3 (0-375-99053-4)

FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith

2013-02-26T00:30:00-05:00

FArTHER
Written by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

When a father who dreams of flying goes off to war and does not return, his son decides to make the dream come true. Grahame Baker-Smith’s moving story, with stunning illustrations, shows how, with love and a bit of ambition, you can reach seemingly impossible goals.

Calvin Coconut: Man Trip by Jacqueline Rogers

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

Calvin Coconut: Man Trip
Written by Graham Salisbury
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

Calvin and his mom's boyfriend, Ledward, are good friends. When Ledward wins plane tickets, he invites Calvin to fly to Hawaii, the Big Island, for a day, and go deep-sea fishing. Wow! Calvin's never been on a plane, or any boat but his skiff. What a day—Calvin catches his first big fish, an ono. But that's nothing compared to what happens when Ledward hooks a huge and very angry marlin that charges the boat!

Fishing with Ledward opens Calvin's eyes to adventure and to important ideas about respecting nature.

Pest of the West (SpongeBob SquarePants) by Caleb Meurer

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

Pest of the West (SpongeBob SquarePants)
Written by Random House
Illustrated by Caleb Meurer

A SpongeBob SquarePants firefighter adventure--with over 30 stickers!

Desmond and the Very Mean Word by A.G. Ford

2012-12-03T00:30:00-05:00

Desmond and the Very Mean Word
Written by Desmond Tutu
Illustrated by A.G. Ford

Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness.

When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when a group of boys shout a very mean word at him. He first responds by shouting an insult, but soon discovers that fighting back with mean words doesn’t make him feel any better. With the help of kindly Father Trevor, Desmond comes to understand his conflicted feelings and see that all people deserve compassion, whether or not they say they are sorry. Brought to vivid life in A. G. Ford’s energetic illustrations, this heartfelt, relatable story conveys timeless wisdom about how to handle bullying and angry feelings, while seeing the good in everyone.

Heroes United!/Attack of the Robot (DC Super Friends) by DC Comics

2012-11-28T00:30:00-05:00

Heroes United!/Attack of the Robot (DC Super Friends)
Written by Random House
Illustrated by DC Comics

JOIN SUPERMAN, BATMAN, THE FLASH, and all the DC SUPER FRIENDS as they battle an evil robot and use teamwork to save the day! This deluxe Pictureback features two action-packed stories, plus four pages of punchout characters and backgrounds for kids to create their very own DC SUPER FRIENDS adventures!

Maya's World: Izak of Lapland by Lizzy Rockwell

2012-10-31T00:30:00-05:00

Maya's World: Izak of Lapland
Written by Maya Angelou
Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

IZAK LOVES REINDEER. Which is good, since he comes from a family of reindeer herders and even has a pet reindeer, named Totti! It is up to Izak to teach his little brother all about responsibility.

Maya's World: Mikale of Hawaii by Lizzy Rockwell

2012-10-31T00:30:00-05:00

Maya's World: Mikale of Hawaii
Written by Maya Angelou
Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

MIKALE LIVES IN OAHU—one of the beautiful Hawaiian islands, surrounded by water. He also happens to be afraid of the ocean! Luckily, his uncle and a little pet fish teach Mikale something about having confidence in your abilities.

The Monster Variations by Daniel Kraus

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

The Monster Variations
Written by Daniel Kraus

Someone is killing boys in a small town. The weapon is a truck and the only protection is a curfew enacted to keep kids off the streets. But it's summer, and that alone is worth the risk for James, Willie, and Reggie.

A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

2012-10-17T00:30:00-05:00

A Child's Garden of Verses
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson

First published in 1885, Stevenson's verses so truly reflect the feelings of young children--about being small, the bliss of going up in a swing so high, discovering one's shadow, happiness and sorrow and dreaming--that they have never ceased to be an essential part of a child's library. Robinson's beautiful pictures originally appeared in 1896 in the first illustrated edition.

Blood Sun by David Gilman

2012-10-09T00:30:00-05:00

Blood Sun
Written by David Gilman

In the third novel by David Gilman starring Max Gordon, death has come to Dartmoor High. A student at Max's boarding school is found bloodied and lifeless in the London Underground. The dead boy was carrying an envelope with Max's name on it . . . an envelope that contains a mysterious clue about Max's mother's death.

Max has to find out the truth. His search takes him from the desolate hills of England to the endangered rain forest of Central America, where drug smugglers, deadly crocodiles, man-eating snakes, and flesh-stripping piranhas wait at every turn. But Max can't—won't—quit now. The answer Max Gordon is willing to die for lies deep within the heart of the dangerous forest. Will he stay alive long enough to reach it?

Cold-blooded killers. Deadly creatures in the night. Bone-crunching fear. For Max Gordon, there's no such thing as normal anymore.

Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends) by DC Comics

2012-09-26T00:30:00-05:00

Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends)
Written by Random House
Illustrated by DC Comics

SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! THE PENGUIN has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC SUPER FRIENDS while he swoops in and plucks GOTHAM’s biggest bank clean! Will BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the other DC SUPER FRIENDS get there in time?

Super Friends: Going Bananas (DC Super Friends) by Random House

2012-09-26T00:30:00-05:00

Super Friends: Going Bananas (DC Super Friends)
Written by Ben Harper
Illustrated by Random House

DC★Super Friends are big heroes for little boys!

Gorilla Grodd is on the loose and causing mayhem everywhere he goes. It’s up to Superman, along with Batman and the rest of the Super Friends, to put an end to all the problems this irate primate is causing.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men - Between May 22, 2012 and June 21, 2013.

Cheesie Mack Is Cool in a Duel by Adam McCauley

Cheesie Mack Is Cool in a Duel Written by Steve Cotler Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Crush by Gary Paulsen

Crush The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of LoveWritten by Gary Paulsen

The Mighty Lalouche by Sophie Blackall

The Mighty Lalouche Written by Matthew Olshan Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The Mighty Lalouche by Sophie Blackall

The Mighty Lalouche Written by Matthew Olshan Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The Prince Who Fell from the Sky by John Claude Bemis

The Prince Who Fell from the Sky Written by John Claude Bemis

Vote by Gary Paulsen

Vote Written by Gary Paulsen

Vote by Gary Paulsen

Vote Written by Gary Paulsen

Vote by Gary Paulsen

Vote Written by Gary Paulsen

FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith

FArTHER Written by Grahame Baker-Smith Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

Calvin Coconut: Man Trip by Jacqueline Rogers

Calvin Coconut: Man Trip Written by Graham Salisbury Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

Pest of the West (SpongeBob SquarePants) by Caleb Meurer

Pest of the West (SpongeBob SquarePants) Written by Random House Illustrated by Caleb Meurer

Desmond and the Very Mean Word by A.G. Ford

Desmond and the Very Mean Word Written by Desmond Tutu Illustrated by A.G. Ford

Heroes United!/Attack of the Robot (DC Super Friends) by DC Comics

Heroes United!/Attack of the Robot (DC Super Friends) Written by Random House Illustrated by DC Comics

Maya's World: Izak of Lapland by Lizzy Rockwell

Maya's World: Izak of Lapland Written by Maya Angelou Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

Maya's World: Mikale of Hawaii by Lizzy Rockwell

Maya's World: Mikale of Hawaii Written by Maya Angelou Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

The Monster Variations by Daniel Kraus

The Monster Variations Written by Daniel Kraus

A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

A Child's Garden of Verses Written by Robert Louis Stevenson

Blood Sun by David Gilman

Blood Sun Written by David Gilman

Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends) by DC Comics

Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends) Written by Random House Illustrated by DC Comics

Super Friends: Going Bananas (DC Super Friends) by Random House

Super Friends: Going Bananas (DC Super Friends) Written by Ben Harper Illustrated by Random House

Cheesie Mack Is Cool in a Duel
Written by Steve Cotler
Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Crush The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Love
Written by Gary Paulsen

The Mighty Lalouche
Written by Matthew Olshan
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The Mighty Lalouche
Written by Matthew Olshan
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

The Prince Who Fell from the Sky
Written by John Claude Bemis

Vote
Written by Gary Paulsen

Vote
Written by Gary Paulsen

Vote
Written by Gary Paulsen

FArTHER
Written by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

Calvin Coconut: Man Trip
Written by Graham Salisbury
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

Pest of the West (SpongeBob SquarePants)
Written by Random House
Illustrated by Caleb Meurer

Desmond and the Very Mean Word
Written by Desmond Tutu
Illustrated by A.G. Ford

Heroes United!/Attack of the Robot (DC Super Friends)
Written by Random House
Illustrated by DC Comics

Maya's World: Izak of Lapland
Written by Maya Angelou
Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

Maya's World: Mikale of Hawaii
Written by Maya Angelou
Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

The Monster Variations
Written by Daniel Kraus

A Child's Garden of Verses
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson

Blood Sun
Written by David Gilman

Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends)
Written by Random House
Illustrated by DC Comics

Super Friends: Going Bananas (DC Super Friends)
Written by Ben Harper
Illustrated by Random House