When her parents are killed in an accident, 12-year-old Willow is taken in temporarily by her friend Quang-ha’s mother, who must stay ahead of Social Services, and becomes a catalyst for change..
Pick of the Day: Secret Pizza Party
By on August 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
Wearing stilts and a trench coat, Raccoon absconds with a stolen pizza.
Pick of the Day: The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
By on July 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
A tale about a secret animal society, set against the background of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
Pick of the Day: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
By on July 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
For fans of creepy mysteries
Pick of the Day: Colorful Dreamer
By on November 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
PARKER, Marjorie Blain. Colorful Dreamer: The Story of Artist Henri Matisse. illus. by Holly Berry. 32p. further reading. CIP. Dial. Nov. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3758-7. LC 2011035446.
Gr 2-5–This picture-book biography covers Matisse’s entire life but focuses on his career aspirations and achievements. The straightforward text takes a lighthearted approach by including details such as young Henri’s dream of becoming a magician and his skill with a peashooter. Berry’s illustrations are the star of the show; dignified black-and-white drawings [...]
Bitterblue
By on October 29, 2012
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Dial Books, May 2012
Reviewed from an ARC
I should probably be honest: I read this book as a fan first. I enjoyed Graceling and was impressed by Fire; I was more than curious about Cashore’s new book. Once I stole borrowed — with total intent to return! Someday! — Karyn’s copy, I read [...]
Penguin to Launch Kathy Dawson Imprint Targeting Middle School, YA Readers
By on September 21, 2012 2 Comments
Keep an eye out for a new imprint that aims to deliver novels and series with hard-hitting issues that reflect the real lives of middle schoolers and young adults. Kathy Dawson, who was vice president and editorial director at Dial Books for Young Readers, is launching her own imprint, which will center around “emotionally-driven” books from various genres that focus on the human condition.
