Shark Girl
Written by Kelly Bingham
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
On Sale: April 10, 2007
Price: $16.99
A teenager struggles through physical loss to the start of acceptance in an absorbing, artful novel at once honest and insightful, wrenching and redemptive.On a sunny day in June, at the beach with her mom and brother, fifteen-year-old Jane Arrowood went for a swim. And then everything — absolutely everything —...
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Sophie Pitt-Turnbull Discovers America
Written by Dyan Sheldon
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: April 10, 2007
Price: $7.99
"Sheldon has lots of fun with mutual stereotypes and prejudices, not only about nationality but also about race and class. . . . Hilarious." — BOOKLISTThe summer her mother announces that they won’t be taking their usual holiday in France, sixteen-year-old Sophie Pitt-Turnbull is aghast — so much so that when...
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Simeon's Fire
Written by Cathryn Clinton
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: March 13, 2007
Price: $5.99
"The farm and Amish ways spring to life with full characters and carefully chosen details. . . . A story animal lovers will enjoy." — KIRKUS REVIEWSOn the Amish farm where he lives and works with his family, ten-year-old Simeon Zook hears and feels things other people miss — things like...
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Directed by Kaspar Snit
Written by Cary Fagan
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: February 13, 2007
Price: $9.95
Fresh from their victory over the nasty Kaspar Snit, — who was last seen trying to steal the fountains of Rome in
The Fortress of Kaspar Snit — the Blande family have certainly earned a rest. They’re not actually an average family (what average family has the power to fly?), but...
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Trash
Written by Sharon Darrow
Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: August 8, 2006
Price: $16.99
Two teen siblings run from foster life — and find new expression as graffiti artists — in a stark but hopeful poetic novel.For sixteen-year-old Sissy and her brother Boy, trash is a reminder of one too many sorry foster placements they've endured, a way of life they can't wait to escape...
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The Naming
The First Book of Pellinor
Written by Alison Croggon
Format: Trade Paperback, 528 pages
On Sale: March 14, 2006
Price: $9.99
In the classic spirit of epic fantasy comes this glittering saga of a young girl who learns she possesses an uncanny gift - and is destined to use it to save her world from a terrifying evil.Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child...
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Vegan Virgin Valentine
Written by Carolyn Mackler
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: March 14, 2006
Price: $8.99
"Warmth and humor suffuse the story of Mara's senior-year transformation from tense, rigid perfectionist to relaxed, centered graduate. . . . Funny and optimistic." — KIRKUS REVIEWSMara Valentine is in control. She's a straight-A senior, a vegan, and her parents' pride and joy. She's neck-and-neck with her womanizing ex-boyfriend for number-one...
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Sleep Tight, Little Bear with DVD
Written by Martin Waddell
Illustrated by Barbara Firth
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: September 27, 2005
Price: $15.99
Little Bear learns that it's fun to venture off by yourself, but even better to know that you can go home again in this heart-tugging ode to the endearing, enduring bond between Big Bear and Little Bear.One day Little Bear discovers a new cave that's the perfect size, just for him...
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I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
Written by Lauren Child
Illustrated by Lauren Child
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 9, 2005
Price: $6.99
"The children's relationship is refreshingly noncombative, with Charlie as the protective and affectionate older brother who is appreciative of, rather than annoyed by, his sister's quirkiness." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)Lola is not so sure about school. After all, why would she need to count higher than ten when she...
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You Can Swim, Baby Duck!
Written by Amy Hest
Illustrated by Jill Barton
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: June 14, 2005
Price: $6.99
"Young readers will recognize Baby Duck's fears and be inspired by her bravery to take the plunge with her." —KIRKUS REVIEWSBaby Duck longs to join the swimming team. But she won't go in the water, no matter how cheerfully Mrs. Duck trills or how earnestly Mr. Duck clucks. Luckily, Grampa comes...
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The Arizona Kid
Written by Ron Koertge
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 24, 2005
Price: $6.99
A trip out West to work at a racetrack — and a sojourn with a sophisticated gay uncle — bring unexpected discoveries in this quick-witted coming-of-age novel by the author of STONER & SPAZ and MARGAUX WITH AN X.I was in the West. The Old West. The Wild West! A whole...
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The Naming
The First Book of Pellinor
Written by Alison Croggon
Format: Hardcover, 528 pages
On Sale: May 10, 2005
Price: $18.99
In the classic spirit of epic fantasy comes this glittering saga of a young girl who learns she possesses an uncanny gift — and is destined to use it to save her world from a terrifying evil.Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child...
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Are You My Mother? Cloth Book
Written by P.D. Eastman
Format: Non-traditional book, 8 pages
On Sale: January 25, 2005
Price: $13.95
When Baby Bird hatches from his egg, his mother is off looking for food. What’s a bird to do? Go find his mother, of course! So begins Baby Bird’s hilarious, and at times very touching, hunt for his mother.
Children will love this deluxe cloth edition of P. D. Eastman’s all-time favorite...
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My Penguin Osbert
Written by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Illustrated by H. B. Lewis
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2004
Price: $16.99
Fabulously illustrated by H. B. Lewis, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel's hilarious romp through the land of be-careful-what-you-wish-for offers a whole year's worth of holiday fun magic.This year, I was very specific in my letter to Santa Claus.
Each year at Christmas, Joe writes a letter to Santa. But they've had a few misunderstandings...
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Hannah is My Name
Written by Belle Yang
Illustrated by Belle Yang
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: August 19, 2004
Price: $16.99
With Chinese-influenced paintings in jewel-like colors, Belle Yang tells an immigration tale that reflects one of the many facets of the American dream.Hannah is my name in this new country. It doesn't sound at all like my
Chinese name, Na-Li, which means beautiful.
It's a long way from Taiwan to San Francisco, but...
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Vegan Virgin Valentine
Written by Carolyn Mackler
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2004
Price: $16.99
From the author of the award-winning THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS comes the racy story of an overachiever who learns to get over it — and get a life.Mara Valentine is in control. She's a straight-A senior, a vegan, and her parents' pride and joy. She's neck-and-neck...
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I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
Written by Lauren Child
Illustrated by Lauren Child
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: June 17, 2004
Price: $16.99
Lauren Child's inimitable brother-sister pair takes on another childhood
bugaboo — the first day of school — with the help of Charlie's
resourcefulness and Lola's imaginary friend.Lola is not so sure about school. After all, why would she need to count
higher than ten when she never eats more than ten cookies at a...
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Tiny's Big Adventure
Written by Martin Waddell
Illustrated by John Lawrence
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: May 24, 2004
Price: $15.99
With the help of finely detailed engravings by John Lawrence that leap from the page, Martin Waddell scampers off on a new adventure — from a wee mouse’s point of view.Two little mice jumped out
of their hole in the barn.
"I want to go to the cornfield,"
Tiny said.
Tiny Mouse has never been...
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The Fortress of Kaspar Snit
Written by Cary Fagan
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: March 16, 2004
Price: $8.95
Chosen for inclusion in the reading list for the 2006 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award
Kaspar Snit is a villainous villain who is determined to steal all the fountains in the world. Why? Fountains are beautiful and give people pleasure, two things he can’t abide.
Can a family of four who love fountains...
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The Name Jar
Written by Yangsook Choi
Illustrated by Yangsook Choi
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: October 14, 2003
Price: $6.99
The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she?
Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first...
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