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February 2, 2012

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ELLISON, Kate. The Butterfly Clues. 325p. Egmont USA. Feb. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-263-8; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-268-3. LC number unavailable.
Gr 9 Up–From the very first page of this novel, readers know that Lo is a girl with issues. While exploring a crime-ridden neighborhood on the outskirts of Cleveland, she steals an angel statue on impulse and hears a gunshot as she runs away. The next morning, she’s back in her comfortable suburban home when she hears that a young woman was murdered right where she’d been the day before. An interest in finding out about the victim becomes an obsession with discovering the truth behind her murder. In the midst of this thrilling mystery, readers also find out more about Lo’s compulsive behaviors, which include lying, stealing, hoarding, and behavioral tics like tapping and counting. The details surrounding the death of her older brother are also slowly revealed, and an awkward romance begins to bud between Lo and an older runaway. The strands of these story lines are artfully woven to a satisfying conclusion. This book casts a spell over its readers with its fast-moving narrative and seamless plotting. Teens will appreciate the honest and realistic portrayal of a character with complex issues, which nevertheless are not the main focus of the book. The excitement of the unfolding mystery and the unique characters make this a great addition.–Sunnie Sette, New Haven Public Library, CT

FITZMAURICE, Kathryn. A Diamond in the Desert. 248p. Viking. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-670-01292-3. LC number unavailable.
Gr 5-7–Based on actual events and narrated by 12-year-old Tetsu, this story paints an effective picture of the harsh reality of what life was like for thousands of Japanese Americans who were moved to relocation centers after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The chapters are delineated by place and time, grounding readers in Tetsu’s journey and are broken down into short sections, some only a paragraph or two in length, affording a manageable way in which to digest the information. From the opening pages, in which readers learn that Tetsu’s eight-year-old sister, Kimi, refuses to use the open-stall bathrooms at the relocation center unless a pillowcase is over her head, blocking out sights and sounds, to Tetsu’s adjustment as man of the house after his father’s arrest, readers are immersed in the dusty, barren world of The Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, AZ. Hope appears with new neighbors Kyo, Ben, and their father, all of whom share Tetsu’s passion for baseball, and they are soon engaged in a project to build a diamond in the desert. A team is assembled, and the author interweaves the spirit and familiarity the game brings with the grim reality of the life of the interned, culminating in Kimi’s disappearance and recovery and the Gila River baseball team’s win of the Arizona State Championship. Moving the story forward with fluid language and vivid imagery, Fitzmaurice hits home with this important piece of historical fiction.–Mary Beth Rassulo, Ridgefield Library, CT

GREEN, John. The Fault in Our Stars. 318p. Dutton. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-525-47881-2. LC number unavailable.
Gr 9 Up–“It’s not fair,” complains 16-year-old Hazel from Indiana. “The world,” says Gus, her new friend from her teen support group, “is not a wish-granting factory.” Indeed, life is not fair; Hazel and Gus both have cancer, Hazel’s terminal. Despite this, she has a burning obsession: to find out what happens to the characters after the end of her favorite novel. An Imperial Affliction by Dutch author Peter Van Houten is about a girl named Anna who has cancer, and it ends in mid-sentence (presumably to indicate a life cut short), a stylistic choice that Hazel appreciates but the ambiguity drives her crazy. Did the “Dutch Tulip Man” marry Anna’s mom? What happened to Sisyphus the Hamster? Hazel asks her questions via email and Van Houten responds, claiming that he can only tell her the answers in person. When she was younger, Hazel used her wish–one granted to sick children from The Genie Foundation–by going to Disney World. Gus decides to use his to take Hazel to Amsterdam to meet the author. Like most things in life, the trip doesn’t go exactly as anticipated. Van Houten is a disappointment, but Hazel, who has resisted loving Gus because she doesn’t want to be the grenade that explodes in his life when she dies, finally allows herself to love. Once again Green offers a well-developed cast of characters capable of both reflective thought and hilarious dialogue. With his trademark humor, lovable parents, and exploration of big-time challenges, The Fault in Our Stars is an achingly beautiful story about life and loss.–Ragan O’Malley, Saint Ann’s School, Brooklyn, NY

HARKRADER, Lisa. The Adventures of Beanboy. illus. by author. 236p. Houghton Harcourt. Feb. 2012. Tr $9.99. ISBN 978-0-547-55078-7; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-547-55083-1. LC number unavailable.
Gr 4-7–Comic-book dweeb Tucker MacBean fervently waits each month for the latest issue of his beloved superhero comic, H2O. When the publishers announce a contest to design the protagonist’s sidekick, the seventh grader sees it as the solution to his problems. The prize is a full college scholarship, which he hopes to win for his mother so that she can quit her job to focus on school and her boys–Tucker and his brother with special needs, Beecher. Standing in his way is his arch nemesis, combat-boot-wearing, death-glaring Sam (Samantha) Zawicki and the rules for the contest, which state that the prize cannot be transferred. Tucker’s superhero has the ultimate weapon–stun gas from emitted flatulence–but the boy struggles to uncover within himself the fearless heart of a hero to serve as the model for the key element of his superhero. Harkrader has created superb characters in a story that interweaves Tucker’s developing Beanboy comic and other illustrations, such as sticky-note communications between him and his mother. Fans of Dav Pilkey’s “Captain Underpants” (Scholastic) or Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (Abrams) books will embrace Tucker and his winsome, quirky friends and schoolmates.–Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA

NELSON, Vaunda Micheaux. No Crystal Stair: A Novel in Documents, Based on the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller. illus. by R. Gregory Christie. 192p. photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. index. notes. Web sites. Carolrhoda Lab. Feb. 2012. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-6169-5; ebook $12.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8727-5. LC 2011021251.
Gr 7 Up–This well-documented biographical novel presents the life and work of a man whose Harlem bookstore became an intellectual, literary haven for African Americans from 1939 until 1975. Through alternating voices of actual family members, acquaintances, journalists, and the subject himself, Michaux’s independent spirit, determination, and perseverance are revealed. Despite family pressure to conform to a religious life, he was restless, controversial, and questioning. Influenced by the nationalism of Marcus Garvey and the intellect of Frederick Douglass, he believed that black people needed to educate themselves as to who they were in order to improve their lives. He opened the National Memorial African Bookstore with “five books, a building, and one hundred dollars.” He accumulated works by black writers and talked to customers and passersby about cultural awareness and self-improvement. His bookstore attracted Harlem residents; civil-rights activists, including Malcolm X and Muhammed Ali; and political attention. But in 1968, this renowned Harlem landmark fell victim to a new state office building complex. Michaux moved his bookstore once, but facing age and another forced move in 1974, he sold his massive collection. Black-and-white photos add depth to the fictionalized biography. Detailed source and bibliographic notes depict the research process, while the text reflects Nelson’s skill of blending fact and fiction. Using extensive interviews, magazine and newspaper articles, church publications, books, and FBI files (tracking Michaux’s political activities), Nelson recounts her great-uncle’s enterprising and unflinching efforts to enrich and empower fellow African Americans. The storytelling format, candid perspectives, supplemental images, and historic connections bring to life an unheralded individualist whose story will engage readers.–Gerry Larson, formerly at Durham School of the Arts, NC

PALACIO, R. J. Wonder. 314p. Knopf. Feb. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86902-0; PLB $18.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96902-7; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89988-1. LC number unavailable.
Gr 4-7–Due to a rare genetic disorder, Auggie Pullman’s head is malformed, his facial features are misshapen, and he has scars from corrective surgery. After much discussion and waffling, he and his parents decide it’s time for him to go to a regular school for the fifth grade instead of being homeschooled. All his life Auggie has seen the shocked expressions and heard the whispers his appearance generates, and he has his coping strategies. He knows that except for how he looks, he’s a normal kid. What he experiences is typical middle school–the good and the bad. Meanwhile, his beautiful sister is starting high school and having her own problems. She’s finding that friendships change and, though it makes her feel guilty, she likes not being labeled as Auggie’s sister. Multiple people tell this story, including Auggie, two of his new school friends, his sister, and his sister’s former best friend. Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters. Everyone grows and develops as the story progresses, especially the middle school students. This is a fast read and would be a great discussion starter about love, support, and judging people on their appearance. A well-written, thought-provoking book.–Nancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC

PINTER, Jason. Zeke Bartholomew: Superspy. Bk. 1. 234p. (Zeke Bartholomew Series). Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. 2011. pap. $7.99. ISBN 978-1-4022-5755-1; ebook $7.99. ISBN 978-1-4022-5756-8. LC number unavailable.
Gr 4-7–Zeke is a seventh-grade nerd (with a love of all things Bond, James Bond) who invents gadgets. Nothing exciting ever happens to him until a case of mistaken identity causes him to be kidnapped instead of cool kid turned traitor, superspy Derek Lance. The bad guys can’t keep resourceful Zeke down for long, though, especially when he is joined by girl superspy Agent Sparrow. The two fight to prevent Operation Songbird, the activation of a subliminal mind-control device disseminated via music video, from creating an army of kids under the control of the megalomaniac bad guy, Le Carre. There are mishaps, injuries, and some bickering between the professional, highly trained Sparrow and the amateur Zeke, but in the end, they build a relationship based on mutual respect. The action moves along at a brisk enough pace to keep even reluctant readers engaged. With the exception of the villains, who are stereotypically evil, Pinter’s characters demonstrate an emotional depth that adds a realistic element to the over-the-top plot. If readers suspend disbelief and go along for the action-filled ride, they’ll laugh, relate to, and root for Zeke. The bad guys are ultimately defeated, but Derek vows revenge and Zeke is sent off to spy training camp, so he’ll be ready for the next adventure in the series. Encourage readers to pack their bags and be ready.–Cindy Wall, Southington Library & Museum, CT

REX, Adam. Cold Cereal. illus. by author. 422p. HarperCollins/Balzer & Bray. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-206002-0. LC number unavailable.
Gr 4-8–When Scott sees a guy with a rabbit’s head on the way to school, he figures it’s just another one of the odd hallucinations he occasionally experiences. It turns out that it’s the first of many bizarre events that include a snarky leprechaun, a Bigfoot butler, and a plot to take over the world with breakfast cereal, among other oddities. The story is filled with wildly imaginative elements and clever wisecracks, but the humor is couched within a rich, complex plot that’s filled with engaging characters and concepts. The narrative shifts easily between the present-day perils of Scott and his companions and the hefty backstory about the cereal company and the world of magical Fay creatures. The full scope of the multilayered plot unfolds with small and large surprises, incorporating alternate worlds, time travel, and Arthurian legend, along with the cereal cartoons and other silliness. There’s humor peppered throughout, even in the action scenes, as when the leprechaun gripes about the 20 quid that Kris Kringle owes him in the midst of a daring rescue. This first book in a trilogy ends with a satisfying triumph for Scott and friends, but plenty of dangers lie ahead if they hope to save both the Fay world and their own. Readers who enjoy fantasies that are equal parts hilarious and exciting will eagerly await the next two in the series.–Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville Public Library, OR

SÁENZ, Benjamin Alire. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. 358p. CIP. S & S. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-0892-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-0894-4. LC 2010033649.
Gr 9 Up–In the summer of 1987 in El Paso, TX, two 15-year-old loners meet when Dante offers to teach Ari to swim, and they have a laugh over their unusual names. Though polar opposites in most aspects other than age and Mexican heritage, the teens form an instant bond and become inseparable. This poetic novel takes Ari, brooding and quiet, and with a brother in prison, and Dante, open and intellectual, through a year and a half of change, discovering secrets, and crossing borders from which there is no return. Two incidents, one in which Ari saves Dante’s life and his family’s temporary move to Chicago, help Dante understand that he is gay and in love with his friend. Yet, Ari can’t cross that line, and not until Dante is hospitalized in a gay-bashing incident does he begin to realize the true depth of the love he has for him. With the help of his formerly distant, Vietnam-damaged father, Ari is finally able to shed his shame–the shame of his anger, of his incarcerated brother, of being different–and transition from boy to man. While this novel is a bit too literary at times for some readers, its authentic teen and Latino dialogue should make it a popular choice.–Betty S. Evans, Missouri State University, Springfield

WOODSON, Jacqueline. Beneath a Meth Moon. 182p. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Bks. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25250-1. LC number unavailable.
Gr 8 Up–This powerful, stripped-down novel chronicles a girl’s journey from popular cheerleader to homeless meth user to recovering addict. When her mother and grandmother perish in Hurricane Katrina, Laurel’s idyllic childhood in Pass Christian, MS, abruptly ends. After living with relatives for two years, she relocates to Iowa with her father and younger brother. There, she falls in love with basketball co-captain T-Boom, who introduces her to meth, or “moon.” The novel’s real romance is between Laurel and the drug; the euphoria she experiences while high fills a void inside her and helps her forget all she has lost. Her other relationships crumble away as addiction takes over her life. A poignant friendship with a street artist reawakens Laurel’s desire for human connections and propels her toward recovery. The narrative, which is full of rich, sensory images, jumps between the present day, Laurel’s childhood memories, and scenes from rehab, giving the story a dreamlike quality. Though this is a gentler read, it would be a natural choice for fans of Go Ask Alice (Prentice Hall, 1971) or Ellen Hopkins’s Crank (S & S, 2004). An outstanding novel that succeeds on every level.–Amy Pickett, Ridley High School, Folsom, PA

Fiction

ABBOTT, Ellen Jensen. The Centaur’s Daughter. 320p. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-5978-1; ebook $11.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6087-9. LC number unavailable.

ABRAHAMS, Peter. Robbie Forester and the Outlaws of Sherwood St. 294p. CIP. Philomel. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25502-1; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-101-55045-8. LC 2010042330.

ADAMS, Ivy. The International Kissing Club. 388p. CIP. Walker. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2358-1; pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2318-5. LC 2011005225.

ANGLEBERGER, Tom. Darth Paper Strikes Back: An Origami Yoda Book. illus. by author. 162p. CIP. Abrams/Amulet. 2011. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-4197-0027-9. LC 2011010388.

ARRIGAN, Mary. The Rabbit Girl. 212p. bibliog. Frances Lincoln. 2011. pap. $8.95. ISBN 978-1-84780-156-2. LC number unavailable.

BAUER, A.C.E. Gil Marsh. 184p. Random. Feb. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86933-4; PLB $18.99. ISBN 98-0-375-96933-1; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98311-5. LC number unavailable.

BAUM, L. Frank. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. illus. by Robert Ingpen. 192p. (Sterling Illustrated Classics Series). Sterling. 2011. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-4027-7546-8. LC number unavailable.

BERK, Ari. Death Watch. Bk. 1. 524p. (The Undertaken Trilogy). CIP. S & S. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-9115-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3603-9. LC 2011006332.

BERMAN, Steve, ed. Speaking Out: LGBTQ Youth Stand Up. Bold Strokes. 2011. pap. $13.95. ISBN 978-1-602-82566-6. LC number unavailable.

BOREEN, Kevin. Higgins Hole. illus. by David Clark. 214p. CIP. Charlesbridge. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-57091-641-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-60734-076-8. LC 2011003474.

BOSTIC, Megan. Never Eighteen. 204p. Houghton/Graphia. 2012. pap. $7.99. ISBN 978-0-547-55076-3; ebook $7.99. ISBN 978-0-547-55081-7. LC number unavailable.

BOSTICK, B. K. Huber Hill and the Dead Man’s Treasure. 248p. Bonneville. 2011. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-59955-911-7. LC number unavailable.

BRIDGES, Robin. The Gathering Storm. Vol. 1. 390p. (The Katerina Trilogy). Delacorte. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74022-7; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90829-0; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89901-0. LC number unavailable.

CARD, Orson Scott. Shadows in Flight. Bk. 3. 240p. (The Shadow Series). Tor. 2012. Tr $21.99. ISBN 978-0-7653-3200-4. LC number unavailable.

CHILDS, Tera Lynn. Sweet Venom. 346p. CIP. HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Bks. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-200181-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-209345-5. LC 2010050525.

CHOYCE, Lesley. Dumb Luck. 232p. Red Deer. 2011. pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-0-88995-465-6. LC number unavailable.

COONEY, Caroline B. The Lost Songs. 256p. CIP. Delacorte. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73966-5; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90800-9; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89805-1. LC 2010039975.

COOPER, Rose. Rumors from the Boys’ Room. illus. by author. 192p. (A Blogtastic Novel). Delacorte. 2011. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74084-5; PLB $15.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98972-8. LC number unavailable.

COWING, Sue. You Will Call Me Drog. 282p. CIP. Carolrhoda. 2011. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-6076-6; ebook $12.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-7944-7. LC 2010050891.

CROCKER, Carter. Last of the Gullivers. 216p. CIP. Philomel. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-24231-1. LC 2011003676.

CROSS, Julie. Tempest. Bk. 1. 340p. (Tempest Series). St. Martin’s/Thomas Dunne Bks. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-312-56889-4. LC number unavailable.

CROWLEY, Cath. Graffiti Moon. 256p. CIP. Knopf. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86953-2; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96953-9; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98365-8. LC 2011003925.

CURTIS, Christopher Paul. The Mighty Miss Malone. 302p. Random/Wendy Lamb Bks. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73491-2; PLB $18.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90487-2; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89736-8. LC number unavailable.

DALE, Katie. Someone Else’s Life. 452p. Web sites. Delacorte. Feb. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74065-4; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98959-9; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-37589972-0. LC number unavailable.

DASHNER, James. The Death Cure. Bk. 3. 326p. (The Maze Runner Trilogy). CIP. Delacorte. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73877-4; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90746-0; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89612-5. LC 2011022236.

DEANS, Sis. Riding Out the Storm. 166p. Holt. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-9355-1. LC number unavailable.

DERTING, Kimberly. The Pledge. 324p. CIP. S & S. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2201-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2203-2. LC 2010053773.

ESTEP, Jennifer. Kiss of Frost. Bk. 2. 374p. (A Mythos Academy Novel). Kensington/Kteen. 2011. pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-0-7582-6694-1. LC number unavailable.

FAEGEN, Trinity. The Redemption of Ajax. Bk. 1. 440p. (The Mephisto Covenant). CIP. Egmont USA. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-170-9; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-271-3. LC 2011005904.

FALLON, Leigh. Carrier of the Mark. 344p. CIP. HarperCollins/HarperTeen. 2011. pap. $8.99. ISBN 978-0-06-202787-0; ebook $7.99. ISBN 978-0-06-202788-7. LC 2010050516.

FISHBONE, Greg R. The Challengers. Bk. 1. illus. by Ethen Beavers. 346p. (Galaxy Games Series). glossary. Lee & Low/Tu Books. 2011. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-60060-660-1. LC number unavailable.

FLANAGAN, John. The Outcasts. Bk. 1. 432p. (Brotherband Chronicles). Philomel. 2011. Tr $18.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25619-6; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-101-54539-3. LC number unavailable.

FRAZIER, Angie. The Mastermind Plot. 232p. CIP. Scholastic. Mar. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-545-20864-2; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-545-39315-7. LC 2011003770.

GATES, J. Gabriel & Charlene Keel. Dark Territory. Bk. 1. 476p. (The Tracks Series). Health Communications. 2011. pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-0-7573-1574-9; ebook $9.95. ISBN 978-0-7573-9170-5. LC number unavailable.

GAUGHEN, A. C. Scarlet. 296p. Walker. Feb. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2346-8. LC number unavailable.

GIBBS, Stuart. Spy School. 292p. CIP. S & S. Mar. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2182-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2184-4. LC 2011015023.

GOLDEN, Christopher & Tim Lebbon. The Sea Wolves. Bk. 2. illus. by Greg Ruth. 386p. (The Secret Journeys of Jack London Series). CIP. HarperCollins/Harper. Mar. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-186320-2; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-210206-5. LC 2011010031.

GRABENSTEIN, Chris. The Black Heart Crypt. Bk. 4. 328p. (The Haunted Mystery Series). CIP. Random. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86900-6; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96900-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89987-4. LC 2011001939.

GUTMAN, Dan. Never Say Genius. Bk. 2. 280p. (Genius Files Series). photos. HarperCollins/Harper. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-182767-9; PLB $17.89. ISBN 978-0-06-182768-6; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-209927-3. LC number unavailable.

HAMILTON, Kersten. In the Forests of the Night. Bk. 2. 296p. (The Goblin Wars Series). Clarion. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-43560-2; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-67774-3. LC number unavailable.

HELLISEN, Cat. When the Sea Is Rising Red. 296p. Farrar. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-374-36475-5. LC number unavailable.

HELTZEL, Anne. Circle Nine. 260p. CIP. Candlewick. 2011. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5333-0; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5615-7. LC 2010040148.

HENGEL, Katherine. Before the Snap. ISBN 978-1-61651-581-2; ISBN 978-1-61247-246-1.
–––– . Hit Just Right. ISBN 978-1-61651-584-3; ISBN 978-1-61247-249-2.
ea vol: (Distrcit 13 Series). 48p. Saddleback. 2011. pap. $5.50; ebook $5.50. LC number unavailable.

HILL, C. J. Slayers. 374p. Feiwel & Friends. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-312-61414-0. LC number unavailable.

HIRANANDANI, Veera. The Whole Story of Half a Girl. 212p. Delacorte. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74128-6; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98995-7; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98441-9. LC number unavailable.

HIRSCH, Jeff. The Eleventh Plague. 278p. CIP. Scholastic. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-545-29014-2; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-545-38809-2. LC 2010048966.

HOLDER, Nancy & Debbie Viguié. Unleashed. Bk. 1. 386p. (Wolf Springs Chronicles Series). CIP. Delacorte. 2011. Tr $18.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74098-2; PLB $21.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98979-7; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98346-7. LC 20011023301.

KANTOR, Melissa. The Darlings in Love. Bk. 2. 312p. (The Darlings Series). CIP. Hyperion/Disney. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-2369-9. LC 2011016071.

KINARD, Kami. The Boy Project: (Notes and Observations of Kara McAllister). 254p. Scholastic Press. 2012. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-545-34515-6. LC 2011008332.

KLIMO, Kate. Daughter of the Centaurs. Bk. 1. 370p. (Centauriad Series). glossary. CIP. Random. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86975-4; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96975-1; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98542-3. LC 2010052503.

KNIGHT, Jennifer. Blood on the Moon. 392p. Running Pr. Teens. 2011. pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-0-7624-4117-4; ebook $9.95. ISBN 978-0-7624-4386-4. LC 2011923645.

KOGLER, Jennifer Anne. The Death Catchers. Bk. 1. 344p. CIP. Walker. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2184-6; pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2797-8; ebook $2.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2343-7. LC 2010031904.

LAMPSON, David. This One Time with Julia. 224p. Penguin/Razorbill. Feb. 2012. pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-1-59514-340-2. LC number unavailable.

LAWRENCE, Iain. The Winter Pony. 246p. CIP. Delacorte. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73377-9; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90394-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98361-0. LC 2010053550.

LITTLEWOOD, Kathryn. Bliss. 376p. HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Bks. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208423-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208425-5. LC number unavailable.

MACCULLOUGH, Carolyn. Always a Witch. 276p. CIP. Clarion. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-22485-5; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-53418-3. LC 2011008148.

MCDONALD, Abby. Getting Over Garrett Delaney. 320p. Candlewick. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5507-5; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5967-7. LC 2011018621.

MCQUESTION, Karen. Favorite. 162p. AmazonEncore. 2011. Tr $9.95. ISBN 978-1935597254. LC number unavailable.

MAFI, Tahereh. Shatter Me. 338p. CIP. HarperCollins/Harper. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208548-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208551-1. LC 2011019370.

MALKIN, Nina. Swear. Bk. 2. 470p. (A Swoon Novel). CIP. S & S/Pulse. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2110-3; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2655-9. LC 2010050950.

MALONE, Marianne. Stealing Magic. Bk. 2. illus. by Greg Call. 248p. (A Sixty-Eight Rooms Adventure). Random. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86819-1; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96819-8; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89872-3. LC 2011000074.

MANTCHEV, Lisa. So Silver Bright. Bk. 3. 354p. (Theatre Illuminata Series). Feiwel & Friends. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780-312-38098-4; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4299-9540-5. LC number unavailable.

MARGOLIN, Phillip & Ami Margolin Rome. Vanishing Acts. Bk. 1. 170p. (A Madison Kincaid Mystery). HarperCollins/Harper. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-188556-3. LC number unavailable.

MARSDEN, Carolyn. The White Zone. 184p. CIP. Carolrhoda. Feb. 2012. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-7383-4; ebook $13.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8724-4. LC 2011021227.

MARTIN, Emily Winfield. Oddfellow’s Orphanage. illus. by author. 130p. CIP. Random. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86995-2; PLB $17.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96995-9; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98635-2. LC 2011003727.

MARTINO, Alfred C. Perfected by Girls. 310p. Cole Group. 2011. Tr $9.95. ISBN 978-1-59316-600-7. LC 2011934850.

MEDINA, Meg. The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind. 244p. Candlewick. Mar. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-4602-8; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5968-4. LC number unavailable.

MELLOM, Robin. Ditched: A Love Story. 276p. CIP. Hyperion/Disney. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-4338-3. LC 2011012303.

MICHAELS, Rune. Fix Me. 150p. CIP. S & S/Atheneum. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-5772-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3635-0. LC 2010051490.

MILES, Elizabeth. Fury. 370p. CIP. S & S/Pulse. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2224-7; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2226-1. LC 2010053367.

MIRANDA, Megan. Fracture. 264p. CIP. Walker. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2309-3. LC 2011005891.

NICHOLS, Travis. Matthew Meets the Man. illus. by author. 166p. Roaring Brook. Feb. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-545-2; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4299-5042-8. LC number unavailable.

PÉREZ, Ashley Hope. The Knife and the Butterfly. 210p. CIP. Carolrhoda Lab. Feb. 2012. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-6156-5; ebook $12.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8728-2. LC 2011021236.

PLAXTON, Judith. Morning Star. 278p. Second Story, dist. by Orca. 2011. pap. $10.95. ISBN 978-1-897187-97-5. LC number unavailable.

PRICE, Charlie. Desert Angel. 240p. CIP. Farrar. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-374-31775-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4299-6987-1. LC 2010044122.

PRIESTLEY, Chris. The Dead of Winter. 218p. Bloomsbury. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-59990-745-1. LC number unavailable.

PRYOR, Bonnie. Captain Hannah Pritchard: The Hunt for Pirate Gold. 160p. (Historical Fiction Adventures Series). reprods. further reading. Web sites. CIP. Enslow. 2011. PLB $27.93. ISBN 978-0-7660-3817-2; pap. $14.95. ISBN 978-1-59845-283-9. LC 2010050343.

PUGILIST, Sir Wyvern & Joyce Denham. Dragon Slayers: The Essential Training Guide for Young Dragon Fighters, Based Wholly on the Practices of the Great Dragon Slayers of Old, and on the Wisdom of Their Ancient Manual. illus. by Roger Snure. 224p. index. CIP. Paraclete. 2011. pap. $23.99. ISBN 978-1-55725-684-3. LC 2011011008.

PURCELL, Kim. Trafficked. 390p. CIP. Viking. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-670-01280-0. LC 2011011530.

RAPP, Adam. The Children and the Wolves. 152p. Candlewick. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5337-8; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5625-6. LC 2011013676.

RAYBURN, Tricia. Undercurrent. Bk. 2. 350p. (A Siren Novel). CIP. Egmont USA. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-075-7; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-203-4. LC 2011002852.

REVIS, Beth. A Million Suns. Bk. 2. 388p. (Across the Universe Trilogy). Penguin/Razorbill. 2012. Tr $18.99. ISBN 978-1-59514-398-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-10155-224-7. LC number unavailable.

RICHARDS, Jasmine. The Book of Wonders. Bk. 1. 400p. HarperCollins/Harper. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-201007-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-209918-1. LC number unavailable.

ROTHENBERG, Jess. The Catastrophic History of You & Me. 376p. Dial. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3720-4. LC number unavailable.

RUSHBY, Allison. Shooting Stars. 266p. Walker. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2375-8; pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2298-0. LC number unavailable.

SCATTERGOOD, Augusta. Glory Be. 202p. Scholastic. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-545-33180-7. LC number unavailable.

SCHABAS, Martha. Various Positions. 324p. Farrar/Frances Foster Bks. Feb. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-374-38086-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4299-6177-6. LC number unavailable.

SCHRAFF, Anne. The Water’s Edge. 197p. (Urban Underground Series). Saddleback. 2011. pap. $8.95. ISBN 978-1-61651-589-8; ebook $8.95. ISBN 978-1-61247-235-5. LC number unavailable.

SCHWARTZ, Ellen. The Case of the Missing Deed. 188p. (Teaspoon Detectives Series). Tundra. 2011. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-0-88776-959-7. LC 2010928807.

SEDIA, Ekaterina. Heart of Iron. 312p. Prime. 2011. pap. $14.95. ISBN 978-1-60701-257-3. LC number unavailable.

STRASSER, Todd. Kill You Last. Bk. 3. 225p. Egmont USA. 2011. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-024-5; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-318-5. LC 2011936279.

TANNER, Lian. City of Lies. Bk. 2. illus. by Sebastian Ciaffaglione. 278p. (The Keepers Trilogy). CIP. Delacorte. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73906-1; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90769-9; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89696-5. LC 2010048579.

TIERNAN, Cate. Darkness Falls. Bk. 2. 392p. (Immortal Beloved Series). CIP. Little, Brown. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-316-03593-4; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-316-19310-8. LC 2011009385.

TOFT, Di. The Twilight Circus. Bk. 2. 372p. (Wolven Series). CIP. Scholastic/Chicken House. 2011. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-545-29492-8. LC 2010054231.

TOOKE, Wes. King of the Mound: My Summer with Satchel Paige. 156p. CIP. S & S. Feb. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3346-5; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3348-9. LC number unavailable.

VALENTINE, Jenny. Double. 244p. Hyperion/Disney. Feb. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-4714-5; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4299-5039-8. LC number unavailable.

WASSERMAN, Robin. The Book of Blood and Shadow. 436p. CIP. Random/Knopf. Apr. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86876-4; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96876-1; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89961-4. LC 2011003920.

WEATHERLY, L. A. Angel Fire. Bk. 2. 656p. (Angel Trilogy). Candlewick. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5679-9; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5785-7. LC number unavailable.

WEAVER, Will. The Survivors. 308p. HarperCollins/HarperTeen. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-009476-8. LC number unavailable.

WEBER, David. A Beautiful Friendship. 280p. Baen. 2011. Tr $18.99. ISBN 978-1-4516-3747-2. LC number unavailable.

WHITNEY, Daisy. The Rivals. 346p. Little, Brown. Feb. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-316-09057-5; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-316-19329-0. LC number unavailable.

WILKINSON, Lili. The (Not Quite) Perfect Boyfriend. 180p. Allen & Unwin. 2012. pap. $8.99. ISBN 978-1-74237-765-0. LC number unavailable.

WILLIAMS, Avery. The Alchemy of Forever. Bk. 1. 246p. (An Incarnation Novel). S & S. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4316-7; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4318-1. LC number unavailable.

Nonfiction

CHAD, Jon. Leo Geo: And His Miraculous Journey Through the Center of the Earth. illus. by author. unpaged. Roaring Brook. Mar. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-661-9. LC number unavailable.
Gr 2-6–This heavily illustrated title is a fantastic adventure loaded with information for kids to absorb. Leonid is journeying to the center of the Earth, and Leo Geo takes readers along for the ride. The combination of humor, excitement, and science is intriguing and extremely hard to put down. Chad’s imaginative storytelling introduces youngsters to the Earth’s layers and sparks the desire to learn more about the planet. The introduction explains how to hold the book, which makes it more accessible for those unfamiliar with the format. The pivot point at the center of the Earth is enhanced when the book has to be turned over and read in the other direction. The physical object requires so much interaction that even reluctant readers will stay on task. The black-and-white artwork is totally engaging and the structure of the book is crucial to the story line. The trim size reinforces the idea that the journey is a long one and there is so much to see and do along the way. This is a must-have for libraries. Buy extra copies; you’ll need them.–Catherine Brenner, Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar, NY

HOPKINSON, Deborah. Titanic: Voices from the Disaster. 276p. charts. maps. photos. reprods. bibliog. chron. further reading. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Scholastic. Mar. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-545-11674-9. LC 2011006692.
Gr 6 Up–As the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic approaches, there is a whole new output of books reexamining and updating the information about the tragedy. This one weaves together the memories and writing of the survivors, and what makes it stand out is the intimacy readers feel for the crew and passengers. The story itself hasn’t changed, but through Hopkinson’s work, young people get to know and care deeply about the people involved. Children, stewards, officers, and passengers from all three class designations are included, and their stories combine to recount the events of that fateful April night. Readers with even a passing knowledge of the Titanic will find themselves drawn into the drama and heartbroken at the inevitable end. Period photographs, artwork, diagrams, and maps appear throughout to illustrate points and help clarify events. Traditionally accepted details about the ship from its construction to its luxurious appointments, are discussed, and some of the controversies that have arisen since the wreck was found, but the real focus here is on the people and the narrative. Students looking for real-life drama will find this an absorbing and richly satisfying read. –Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA

Nonfiction

ABDUL-JABBAR, Kareem & Raymond Obstfeld. What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors. illus. by Ben Boos & A. G. Ford. 40p. further reading. Web sites. Candlewick. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-4564-9. LC number unavailable.

ALLMAN, Toney. Infectious Disease Research. 96p. (Inside Science Series). diags. photos. reprods. chron. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. ReferencePoint. 2011. PLB $27.95. ISBN 978-1-60152-177-4. LC 2011007745.

ARONIN, Miriam. How Many People Traveled the Oregon Trail?: And Other Questions About the Trail West. 48p. (Six Questions of American History Series). maps. photos. reprods. bibliog. chron. further reading. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Lerner. Mar. 2012. PLB $30.60. ISBN 978-0-7613-5332-4; ebook $21.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8830-2. LC 2011022552.

BJORKLUND, Ruth. Immigration. ISBN 978-0-7614-4973-7; ISBN 978-1-60870-665-5. LC 2010039510.
HICKS, Aubrey. Student Rights. ISBN 978-0-7614-4969-0; ISBN 978-1-60870-663-1. LC 2010039514.
STERNGASS, Jon. Terrorism. ISBN 978-0-7614-4977-5; ISBN 978-1-60870-667-9. LC 2010039512.
ea vol: 80p. (Debating the Issues). photos. reprods. chron. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark. 2011. PLB $32.79; ebook $32.79.

BLISS, John. Catching and Raising Seafood. ISBN 978-1-4329-5102-3; ISBN 978-1-4329-6192-3.
–––– . Processing Your Food. ISBN 978-1-4329-5103-0; ISBN 978-1-4329-6193-0.
CATEL, Patrick. Raising Livestock. ISBN 978-1-4329-5101-6; ISBN 978-1-4329-6191-6.
ea vol: 56p. (Ethics of Food Series). charts. diags. photos. reprods. chron. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. Heinemann/Raintree. 2011. PLB $33.50; pap. $9.99. LC number unavailable.

BODDEN, Valerie. How to Analyze the Films of George Lucas. ISBN 978-1-61783-087-7; ISBN 978-1-61787-636-3. LC 2011006245.
HAMEN, Susan E. How to Analyze the Films of James Cameron. ISBN 978-1-61783-088-4; ISBN 978-1-61787-637-0. LC 2011006298.
LEE, Sun Hee Teresa. How to Analyze the Films of Tim Burton. ISBN 978-1-61783-089-1; ISBN 978-1-61787-638-7. LC 2011007389.
ea vol: 112p. (Essential Critiques Series). photos. bibliog. chron. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. ABDO. 2011. PLB $34.22; ebook $34.22.

BORUS, Audrey. Volunteering: A How-to Guide. I SBN 978-0-7660-3440-2; ISBN 978-1-59845-310-2. LC 2010029586.
GRAHAM, Amy. Choosing a Community Service Career: A How-to Guide. ISBN 978-1-59845-147-4; ISBN 978-1-59845-312-6. LC 2010024978.
ea vol: 128p. illus. photos. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. (Life–A How-to Guide Series). Enslow. 2011. PLB $31.93; pap. $9.95.

BRANZEI, Sylvia. Adventurers. ISBN 978-0-7624-3696-5; ISBN 978-0-7624-4385-7. LC 2009923889.
–––– . Cowgirls. ISBN 978-0-7624-3695-8; ISBN 978-0-7624-3695-8. LC 2009923890 .
ea vol: illus. by Melissa Sweet. 96p. (Rebel in a Dress Series). charts. map. photos. reprods. bibliog. notes. Running Pr. Kids. 2011. pap. $10.95; ebook $10.95.

BURLINGAME, Jeff. Prisons. ISBN 978-1-60870-493-4; ISBN 978-1-60870-645-7. LC 2010037184.
PERL, Lila. Torture. ISBN 978-1-60870-495-8; ISBN 978-1-60870-647-1. LC 2010049750.
WOOG, Adam. Military Might and Global Intervention. ISBN 978-1-60870-492-7; ISBN 978-1-60870-644-0. LC 201004975.
ea vol: 144p. (Controversy! Series). photos. reprods. bibliog. chron. further reading. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark. 2011. PLB $37.07; ebook $37.07.

COUWENHOVEN, Terri. The Girls’ Guide to Growing Up: Choices & Changes in the Tween Years. 60p. diags. illus. photos. index. CIP. Woodbine House. 2011. pap. $16.95. ISBN 978-1-60613-026-1. LC 2011030826.

CURRIE, Stephen. African American Literature. 112p. (Lucent Library of Black History Series). photos. reprods. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Gale/Lucent. 2011. PLB $33.45. ISBN 978-1-4205-0383-8. LC 2011003923.

DE MEDEIROS, James. Parthenon. ISBN 978-1-61690-768-6; ISBN 978-1-61690-772-3. LC 2011019313.
MATHEWS, Sheelagh. Pyramids of Giza. ISBN 978-1-61690-767-9; ISBN 978-1-61690-771-6. LC 2011019314.
PEZZI, Bryan. Eiffel Tower. ISBN 978-1-61690-766-2; ISBN 978-1-61690-770-9. LC 2011019312.
WEBSTER, Christine. Taj Mahal. ISBN 978-1-61690-765-5; ISBN 978-1-61690-769-3. LC 2011019315.
ea vol: 24p. (Virtual Field Trip Series). maps. photos. reprods. chron. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Weigl. 2011. PLB $27.13; pap. $12.95.

FREIMAN-MENDEL, Charis & Jennie Ann Freiman. Cook Your Way Through the S.A.T: Recipes Worth a Thousand Words. illus. by Alex Larder. 244p. CreateSpace. 2011. pap. $14.99. ISBN 978-1461194491. LC 2011914520.

GOLDISH, Meish. Amazing Amusement Park Rides. ISBN 978-1-61772-304-9; ISBN 978-1-61772-340-7. LC 2011009353.
–––– . Spectacular Skyscrapers. ISBN 978-1-61772-303-2; ISBN 978-1-61772-342-1. LC 2011011346.
SANDLER, Michael. Freaky-Strange Buildings. ISBN 978-1-61772-305-6; ISBN 978-1-61772-341-4. LC 2011014175.
ea vol: 24p. (So Big Compared to What? Series). photos. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Bearport. 2011. PLB $22.61; ebook $22.61.

HIGGINS, Melissa. Julian Assange: WikiLeaks Founder. ISBN 978-1-61783-001-3. LC 2011010075.
LUSTED, Marcia Amidon. Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook Creator. ISBN 978-1-61783-008-2. LC 2011005614.
WITTEKIND, Erika. Gloria Steinem: Women’s Liberation Leader. ISBN 978-1-61783-007-5. LC 2011006297.
ea vol: 112p. (Essential Lives Series). photos. bibliog. chron. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. ABDO. 2011. PLB $34.22.

HUNTER, Nick. Cyber Bullying. ISBN 978-1-4329-4869-6; ISBN 978-1-4329-5544-1. LC 2010046906.
–––– . Immigration. maps. ISBN 978-1-4329-5175-7; ISBN 978-1-4329-6209-8. LC 2010044765.
–––– . Internet Safety. ISBN 978-1-4329-4871-9; ISBN 978-1-4329-6205-0. LC 2010046905.
ea vol: 56p. (Hot Topics Series). charts. photos. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Heinemann/Raintree. 2011. PLB $33.50; pap. $9.99.

HUNTER, Nick. Inside the Olympics. 64p. charts. maps. photos. chron. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Heinemann/Raintree. 2011. PLB $34. ISBN 978-1-4329-5488-8; pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4329-5489-5. LC 2011000916.

KATZ, Susan. The President’s Stuck in the Bathtub: Poems About U.S. Presidents. illus. by Robert Neubecker. 64p. notes. CIP. Clarion. Feb. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-547-18221-6; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-547-67783-5. LC 2011009640.

KOPS, Deborah. The Great Molasses Flood: Boston, 1919. 102p. map. photos. index. CIP. Charlesbridge. Feb. 2012. RTE $18.95. ISBN 978-1-58089-348-0. LC 2011000655.

KOSTIHOVA, Marcela. How to Analyze the Works of Stephenie Meyer. ISBN 978-1-61783-094-5; ISBN 978-1-61787-839-8. LC 2011007390.
PETERSON-HILLEQUE, Victoria. How to Analyze the Works of J.K. Rowling. ISBN 978-1-61783-093-8; ISBN 978-1-61787-642-4. LC 2011006303.
ea vol: 112p. (Essential Critiques Series). photos. bibliog. chron. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. ABDO. 2011. PLB $34.22; ebook $34.22.

KYI, Tanya Lloyd. 50 Underwear Questions: A Bare-All History. illus. by Ross Kinnaird. 116p. bibliog. further reading. index. CIP. Annick, dist. by Firefly. 2011. Tr $21.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-353-6; pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-352-9. LC 2011901701.

KYI, Tanya Lloyd. The Lowdown on Denim. illus. by Clayton Hanmer. 108p. bibliog. further reading. index. CIP. Annick, dist. by Firefly. 2011. PLB $21.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-355-0; pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-354-3. LC 2011902083.

LEVINE, Gail Carson. Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It: False Apology Poems. illus. by Matthew Cordell. 80p. CIP. HarperCollins/Harper. Mar. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-06-178725-6; PLB $16.89. ISBN 978-0-06-178726-3. LC 2009023978.

MARA, Wil. People’s Republic of China. 144p. (Enchantment of the World, Second Series). charts. maps. photos. reprods. chron. further reading. index. Web sites. CIP. Children’s Press. 2011. PLB $39. ISBN 978-0-531-25352-6. LC 2011011308.

MARKLE, Sandra. Mites: Master Sneaks. ISBN 978-0-7613-5046-0; ISBN 978-0-7613-8795-4. LC 2011021462.
–––– . Tarantulas: Supersized Predators. ISBN 978-0-7613-5043-9; ISBN 978-0-7613-8792-3. LC 2011020437.
–––– . Wind Scorpions: Killer Jaws. ISBN 978-0-7613-5048-4; ISBN 978-0-7613-8797-8. LC 2011021599.
ea vol: 48p. (Arachnid World Series). diags. photos. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Lerner. Feb. 2012. PLB $29.27; ebook $21.95.

NARDO, Don. The Epics of Greek Mythology. ISBN 978-0-7565-4482-9. LC 2011015244.
____. The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology. ISBN 978-0-7565-4479-9. LC 2010052822.
____. The Heroes and Mortals of Greek Mythology. ISBN 978-0-7565-4480-5. LC 2011015245.
____. The Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology. ISBN 978-0-7565-4481-2. LC 2011015246.
ea. vol: 64p. (Ancient Greek Mythology Series). illus. photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Compass Point. 2011. PLB $33.32.

PANCHYK, Richard. Charting the World: Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities. 132p. illus. maps. photos. reprods. bibliog. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Chicago Review. 2011. pap. $18.95. ISBN 978-1-56976-344-5. LC 2011019317.

SOMERVILL, Barbara A. Japan. 144p. (Enchantment of the World, Second Series). maps. photos. reprods. chron. further reading. index. Web sites. CIP. Children’s Press. 2011. PLB $39. ISBN 978-0-531-25354-0. LC 2011009503.

SULLIVAN, George. Click Click Click!: Photography for Children. 88p. illus. photos. reprods. glossary. Prestel. Feb. 2012. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-3-7913-7079-8. LC number unavailable.