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Mark Alpert, contributing editor at Scientific American, explores the definition of humanity, the cost and benefits of scientific research, and teen angst in his debut YA novel, The Six.
Boats for Papa By Jessixa Bagley Roaring Brook Press (an imprint of Macmillan) $17.99 ISBN: 978-1626720398 Ages 4-7 On shelves now So I’m a snob. A children’s literature snob. I accept this about myself. I do not embrace it, but I can at least acknowledge it and, at times, fight against it as much as […]
Judith St. George, known for her historical works and mysteries, died June 10 at 84. Her more than 40 works include the Caldecott-winning So You Want to Be President?
In a Village by the Sea By Muon Van Illustrated by April Chu Creston Books $16.95 ISBN: 978-1-939547-156 Ages 4-6 On shelves now We talk a lot about wanting a diverse selection of picture books on our library, bookstore, and home shelves, but it seems to me that the key to giving kids a broad […]
Tender animal adventure, a powerfully told story set against the chaos of Hurricane Katrina, and a finely crafted dystopian adventure set aboard a massive ship top the list of great middle grade novels reviewed in our June issue.
Erin Bowman’s latest features an avenging teen in the vein of True Grit. A Hollywood darling struggles with personal demons as the Cold War ignites. And Sarah McCarry concludes her “Metamorphosis” trilogy with About a Girl.
Several offerings will satisfy science fiction fans, especially those seeking more diversity within the genre. Check out reviews for these works and more middle school titles showcased in SLJ’s June issue.
These series updates are sure to please fans: Mariella Mystery is on the case, Ehrich Weisz continues the search for his brother, and Havelock McCreely writes another “Zombie Hamster” installment.