CARRIGER , Gail. Etiquette & Espionage. Bk. 1. 307p. (Finishing School Series). Little, Brown. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-316-19008-4; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-316-21521-3. LC 2012005498.
Gr 6-9–Sophronia is far from the proper Victorian young lady she is expected to be. She would rather climb, take apart machinery, and cause a general ruckus than sit for tea and crumpets, making her a blight on her mother’s reputation. She is enrolled in Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality to learn proper decorum. But she soon discovers that its students are learning more than a proper curtsy. The school is a floating airship charged with teaching the skills of espionage. Sophronia is an early savant of sorts and quickly learns to use her skills to help thwart a fellow student in an attempt to steal a prototype essential to communications. The author touches on themes of gender identity and racial and social equality, though they are not developed thoroughly enough to either add to or distract from the story. Carriger’s leading lady is a strong, independent role model for female readers. There is still more to be learned about the relationships of other characters who are integral to the story, perhaps in a sequel. Ladies and gentlemen of propriety are combined with dirigibles, robots, werewolves, and vampires, making this story a steampunk mystery and an adventure mash-up that is sure to intrigue readers who can get past the language of the time period.–Betsy Davidson, Cortland Free Library, NY
GOULD , Steven. Impulse. Bk. 3. 368p. (Juniper Series). Tor. 2013. Tr $25.99. ISBN 978-0-7653-2757-4; ebook $12.99. ISBN 978-1-4299-8754-7.
Gr 8 Up–This addition to the series is the first one marketed to young adults. It stands strongly on its own, but will encourage teens to pick up Jumper (1992) and Reflex (2004, both Tor) as well as seek out the 2008 film, Jumper, based on the first book. Sixteen-year-old Cent has spent her life in isolation, hiding from the people who are looking to kidnap and control her father and his ability to jump from place to place via teleportation. Although she has been able to travel the world by “jumping” with her parents, her entire existence is a secret, and she has never been able to go to school or have friends. This all changes when she is caught in an avalanche and suddenly ends up back in her own bedroom. Cent is a jumper, too. No longer able to protect her, her parents allow her to assume a false name, set down roots, and attend school, where she makes friends and finds her first love. But what happens when her identity is discovered and her family is suddenly in grave danger? A great science-fiction story that holds up to classic adult/YA crossovers, this is a must-read for any fans of the genre. With a strong female protagonist, interesting secondary characters, a bit of romance, some humor, and loads of action and adventure, Impulse will keep readers engaged from start to finish.–Sharon McKellar, Oakland Public Library, CA
MACCOLL , Michaela. Nobody’s Secret. 248p. further reading. Chronicle. Apr. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4521-0860-5. LC 2012030364.
Gr 7-10–When 15-year-old Emily Dickinson meets and flirts with a handsome stranger, she feels the first flicker of romance. Then the young man is found dead in her family’s pond, and the budding poet is sure that he was a victim of foul play. Determined to see that justice is done, she and her younger sister, Vinnie, investigate and discover that he is James Wentworth, heir to a fortune from which his aunt and uncle have defrauded him. Suspecting murder, Emily sets out to solve the case, almost becoming a victim herself. Life in 1845 small-town Massachusetts is painstakingly portrayed throughout this suspenseful tale. Emily is extremely well drawn, revealing her enthusiasm for and intense curiosity about the smallest of life’s details, while minor characters have just enough depth to provoke interest. The fast-moving plot makes this a well-crafted page-turner. The dialogue rings true, both to the historical time and to the chronological ages and social status of the characters. The full text of “I’m Nobody,” as well as quotes from other poems, not only focus readers’ thoughts but also provide an easy introduction to the recluse’s poetry. The author’s note explains which of the novel’s details are based on fact. MacColl once again brings a strong female protagonist to life, revealing pertinent and interesting information about a literary figure.–Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, formerly at LaSalle Academy, Providence, RI
PADIAN , Maria. Out of Nowhere. 338p. Knopf. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86580-0; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96580-7; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89610-1. LC 2012005653.
Gr 9 Up–Tom Bouchard’s small Maine hometown has become a key secondary migration location for Somali immigrants, and the local high school is overwhelmed with helping these students adjust to their new surroundings. As captain of the soccer team, Tom follows his instincts and recruits a Somali player, cashing in on Saeed’s talents and unique playing style. In the wake of a racially charged incident on their home turf, the team goes on to beat their crosstown rival, sparking racist reactions both from the opposition and local authorities. To classify Out of Nowhere as a sports story sells it short. Soccer is certainly an element, with a fair amount of play-by-play action (and standard locker-room language), but the novel is rich and multidimensional, addressing the Muslim experience in America, addiction, and romance. Tom is an authentic narrator who deals out life-changing empathy.– Leah Krippner, Harlem High School, Machesney Park, IL
SEPETYS , Ruta. Out of the Easy. 346p. Philomel. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25692-9.
Gr 9 Up–Against a vivid 1950s New Orleans backdrop, 17-year-old Josie Moraine is caught between the harsh reality of her negligent, prostitute mother’s lifestyle and her desire to escape to a new life. Josie is smart, resourceful, and determined. Her support group includes Willie, the shrewd brothel madam who recognizes Josie’s potential; Cokie, Willie’s kind and devoted driver; Patrick, who runs the bookshop where Josie works; Charlotte, an upscale acquaintance who encourages Josie to join her at Smith College; and Jesse, the handsome motorcyclist neighbor who has eyes only for Josie. When a mysterious death leads police to Josie’s mother and abusive boyfriend, the teen is drawn into the investigation and into an underworld of threats, violence, and retribution. After her mother skips town, Josie is targeted to repay her debt to a powerful criminal boss. As she tries to handle mounting adversity on her own, she struggles with fear, desperation, and her conscience. Stealing from Willie or hooking up with a wealthy john seem her only choices for survival. Overwhelmed, she reveals her predicament to Willie, who saves her in a final act of generosity. Josie’s narrative features a Dickensian array of characters; the mystique, ambience, and language of the French Quarter; a suspenseful, action-packed story; and a coming-of-age realization that personal decisions ultimately shape one’s future. With dramatic and contextual flair, Sepetys introduces teens to another memorable heroine.–Gerry Larson, formerly at Durham School of the Arts, NC
VANDERPOOL , Clare. Navigating Early. 320p. Delacorte. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74209-2; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-99040-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97412-9. LC 2012014973.
Gr 6-9–When Jack’s mother passes away, his military father returns home to pack him up and ship him off to boarding school in Maine. Wading through the emotional trauma of grief and trying to adjust to his new surroundings, Jack feels that he doesn’t really fit in anywhere. It is not until he befriends the school’s resident outsider that he finds someone who might be able to help him navigate the troubled waters of his future. Early’s older brother, Fisher, is a school legend, and the boy refuses to believe that he perished in the war. He sees numbers as having colors and narratives and believes that the story of Pi is also the story that will lead his brother home. Early sets off on an epic quest to find the Great Bear that has been ravaging the countryside as he believes it will lead him to Fisher. When Jack teams up with Early to find a bear, a brother, and an unending number, both boys finally find their way back home. Set just after World War II, this novel, like Vanderpool’s Moon Over Manifest (Delacorte, 2010), once again meticulously blends an intricately plotted and layered story line with a fully realized historical backdrop. Interesting characters meander through the boys’ adventure, fitting themselves into the pieces of their story as it begins to weave together. Readers will find themselves richly rewarded by this satisfying tale.–Jessica Miller, New Britain Public Library, CT
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Fiction
ALEXANDER , William. Ghoulish Song. 176p. S & S/McElderry. Mar. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2729-7; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2731-0.
ARMISTEAD , Cal. Being Henry David. 308p. Albert Whitman. Mar. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8075-0615-8. LC 2012017377.
ARNOLD , Elana K. Sacred. Bk. 1. 356p. Delacorte. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74211-5; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-375-99042-7; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97414-3. LC 2012010891.
BARNHOLDT , Lauren. Girl Meets Ghost. Bk. 1. 224p. S & S/Aladdin. 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4246-7. LC 2012032234.
BARTOLETTI , Susan Campbell. Down the Rabbit Hole: The Diary of Pringle Rose. 246p. (Dear America Series). illus. maps. photos. reprods. Scholastic. Mar. 2013. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-545-29701-1. LC 2012023693.
BICK , Ilsa J. The Sin-Eater’s Confession. 288p. Carolrhoda Lab. 2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-5687-5; ebook $12.95. ISBN 978-1-4677-0948-4. LC 2012015291.
BLAKEMORE , Megan Frazer. The Water Castle. 342p. Walker. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2839-5.
BRACKEN , Alexandra. The Darkest Minds. 488p. Hyperion/Disney. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-5737-3. LC 2012008661.
BREWER , Heather. Soulbound. Bk. 1. 394p. (Legacy of Tril Series). Dial. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3723-5; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-1015-7546-8. LC 2011035025.
BRIAN , Kate. Shadowlands. Bk. 1. 328p. Hyperion/Disney. 2013. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-6483-8. LC 2012025624.
CARMAN , Patrick. Pulse. 368p. (Pulse Trilogy Series). HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208576-4; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208578-8.
CHEN , Justina. Return to Me. 338p. Little, Brown. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-316-10255-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-316-20201-5.
COOK , Kristi. Mirage. 374p. S & S/Simon Pulse. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4299-3; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4301-3.
CRAVEN , Tracy Leininger. Alone Yet Not Alone: The Story of Barbara and Regina. 160p. Zonderkidz. 2013. pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-310-73053-8.
CRILLEY , Paul. The Lazarus Machine: A Tweed & Nightingale Adventure. 268p. PYR. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-61614-688-7.
CROMPTON , Laurie Boyle. Blaze: Or Love in the Time of Supervillians. 304p. Sourcebooks/Fire. 2013. pap. $8.99. ISBN 978-1-4022-7343-8.
DAHLQUIST , Gordon. The Different Girl. 230p. Dutton. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-525-42597-7.
DATLOW , Ellen & Terri Windling, eds. After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia. 384p. Hyperion. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-4619-3. LC 2011034582.
DENMAN, K. L. Agent Angus. 121p. ISBN 978-1-4598-0104-2; ISBN 978-1-4598-0103-5.
JONES, Kari. Out of Season. 111p. ISBN 978-1-4598-0097-7; ISBN 978-1-4598-0096-0. LC 2011943723.
ea vol: (Orca Currents Series). Orca. 2012. PLB $16.95; pap. $9.95.
DITTEMORE , Shannon. Broken Wings. Bk. 2. 310p. (The Angel Eyes Trilogy). Thomas Nelson. 2013. pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4016-8637-6.
DOCTOROW , Cory. Homeland. 400p. bibliog. Tor. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7653-3369-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4668-0587-3.
EDWARDS , Janet. Earth Girl. 276p. PYR. Mar. 2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-61614-765-5.
ELLEN , Laura. Blind Spot. 332p. Houghton Harcourt. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-76344-6; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-76380-4.
ELLISON , Kate. Notes from Ghost Town. 326p. Egmont USA. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-264-5; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-407-6.
FARREY , Brian. The Vengekeep Prophecies. Bk. 1. illus. by Brett Helquist. 490p. HarperCollins/Harper. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-204928-5; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-204930-8.
FEDERLE , Tim. Better Nate Than Ever. 288p. S & S. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4689-2. LC 2011050388.
FICHERA , Liz. Hooked. 368p. Harlequin Teen. 2013. pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-373-21072-5.
FORSTER , Miriam. City of a Thousand Dolls. 368p. HarperTeen. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-212130-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-212131-8. LC 2012004289.
FRENETTE , Bethany. Dark Star. 368p. Hyperion/Disney. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-4665-0. LC 2011053078.
GALLOWAY , Gregory. The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand. 314p. Dutton. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-525-42565-6.
GARDNER , Sally. Maggot Moon. illus. by Julian Crouch. 288p. Candlewick. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6553-1.
GLINES , Abbi. The Vincent Boys. 288p. S & S/Simon Pulse. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-8526-6; pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-8525-9; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-8524-2.
GRAFF , Lisa. A Tangle of Knots. 232p. Philomel. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25517-5; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-101-60778-7. LC 2012009573.
GREEN , Tim. Force Out. 288p. HarperCollins/Harper. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208959-5; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-208961-8.
GREENWALD , Lisa. My Summer of Pink & Green. 260p. Abrams/Amulet. 2013. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-4197-0413-0.
GUIBORD , Maurissa. Revel. 352p. Delacorte. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74187-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98734-2. LC 2012008028.
HARRISON , Troon. Red River Stallion. 330p. Bloomsbury. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-59990-845-8; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-1-59990-928-8.
HARVEY , Sarah N. Three Little Words. 220p. Orca. 2012. pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-1-4598-0065-6.
HASHWAY , Kelly. Touch of Death. Bk. 1. 236p. (Touch of Death Series). Spencer Hill. 2013. pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-937053-30-7; ebook $6.99. ISBN 978-1-937053-31-4.
HAYS , Casey. The Cadence. 368p. The Grumpy Dragon. 2012. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-0-9881880-0-6.
HIGGINS , M. G. Falling Out of Place. 191p. (Gravel Road Series). Saddleback. 2013. pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-62250-021-5.
HOBBS , Will. Never Say Die. 212p. maps. HarperCollins/Harper. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-170878-7; PLB $17.89. ISBN 978-0-06-170879-4; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-222384-5. LC 2011053289.
HODKIN , Michelle. The Evolution of Mara Dyer. Bk. 2. 530p. S & S. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2179-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2181-3.
HOLDER , Nancy. On Fire: A Teen Wolf Novel. 246p. Gallery Books. 2012. pap. $11. ISBN 978-1-4516-7447-7; ebook $8. ISBN 978-1-4516-7448-4. LC 2012002504.
HURLEY , Tonya. The Blessed. Bk. 1. 406p. (The Blessed Trilogy). S & S. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2951-2; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2953-6. LC 2012000654.
JOHNSON , Christine. The Gathering Dark. 498p. S & S/Simon Pulse. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3903-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3905-4.
JOHNSON , Maureen. The Madness Underneath. Bk. 2. 288p. (Shades of London Series). Putnam. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25661-5. LC 2012026755.
KACVINSKY , Katie. Middle Ground. 324p. Houghton Harcourt. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-86336-8; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-92780-0.
KARCHUT , Darby. Finn Finnegan. 184p. Spencer Hill. Mar. 2013. pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-937053-32-1; ebook $6.99. ISBN 978-1-937053-33-8.
KLADSTRUP , Kristen. Garden Princess. 262p. Candlewick. Mar. 2013. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5685-0. LC 2012943642.
KLAVAN , Andrew. If We Survive. 342p. Thomas Nelson. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-59554-795-8.
LANCASTER , Mike A. The Future We Left Behind. 372p. Egmont USA. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-410-6; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-1-60684-411-3.
LARSON , Kirby. Hattie Ever After. 230p. Delacorte. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73746-3; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90668-5; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97968-1.
LAVOIE , Jennifer. Andy Squared: Secrets Are Hard to Keep. 202p. Bold Strokes. 2012. pap. $11.95. ISBN 978-1-60282-743-1.
LERANGIS , Peter. The Colossus Rises. Bk. 1. 360p. (Seven Wonders Series). HarperCollins/Harper. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-207040-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-207042-5.
LYGA , Barry. Game. 518p. Little, Brown. Apr. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-316-12587-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-316-23499-3.
MCALPINE , Gordon. The Tell-Tale Start. Bk. 1. illus. by Sam Zuppardi. 192p. (The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe Series). Viking. 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-670-78491-2; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-101-62133-2.
MCELFRESH , Lynn. Strong Deaf. 122p. Namelos. 2012. Tr $18.95. ISBN 978-1-60898-126-7; pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-60898-127-4; ebook $8.95. ISBN 978-1-60898-128-1.
MCMANN , Lisa. Crash. Bk. 1. 240p. (Visions Series). S & S/Simon Pulse. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-0391-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-0592-9.
MAGNASON , Andri Snaer. The Story of the Blue Planet. tr. from Icelandic by Julian Meldon D’Arcy. illus. by Áslaug Jónsdóttir. 96p. Seven Stories. 2012. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-1-60980-428-2. LC 2012023316.
MAGNIN , Joyce. Cake: Love, Chickens and a Taste of Peculiar. illus. by Olga Ivanov. 208p. glossary. Zonderkidz. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-310-73333-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-310-73335-5.
MILLER , Kirsten. How to Lead a Life of Crime. 434p. Penguin/Razorbill. 2013. Tr $18.99. ISBN 978-1-59514-518-5.
MONIR , Alexandra. Timekeeper. 272p. Delacorte. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73840-8; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90727-9. LC 2012016869.
MOSKOWITZ , Hannah. Marco Impossible. 248p. Roaring Brook. Mar. 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-721-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-860-6.
MOULD , Chris. Pip and the Wood Witch Curse. Bk. 1. illus. by author. 176p. (A Spindlewood Tale Series). Albert Whitman. 2012. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-8075-6548-3. LC 2012013165.
NICKERSON , Jane. Strands of Bronze and Gold. 352p. Knopf. Mar. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97598-0; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-97118-1; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97606-2. LC 2012001041.
PAULS , Chris & Matt Solomon. Deck Z: The Titanic. 224p. Chronicle. 2012. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-4521-0803-2.
PELOQUIN , Lili. The Innocents. Bk. 1. 272p. (The Innocents Series). Penguin/Razorbill. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-59514-582-6.
PETERSON , Lois. Disconnect . ISBN 978-1-4598-0144-8; ISBN 978-1-4598-0143-1. LC 2012938149.
VAN TOL, Alex. Oracle. ISBN 978-1-4598-0133-2; ISBN 978-1-4598-0132-5. LC 2012938209.
ea vol: 136p. (Orca Currents Series). Orca. 2012. PLB $16.95; pap $9.95.
PIKE , Christopher. Witch World. Bk. 1. 528p. (Witch World Series). S & S/Simon Pulse. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3028-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3030-3.
PROBST , Jeff & Chris Tebbetts. Stranded. 192p. Puffin. 2013. pap. $6.99. ISBN 978-0-14-242424-7.
RASHEED , Leila. Cinders & Sapphires. Bk. 1. 400p. (At Somerton Series). Hyperion/Disney. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-7117-1; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-7891-0.
RHODES , Morgan. Falling Kingdoms. Bk. 1. 412p. Penguin/Razorbill. 2012. Tr $18.99. ISBN 978-1-59514-584-0; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-10159-076-8.
ROSSI , Veronica. Through the Ever Night. 342p. HarperCollins/Harper. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-207206-1; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-06-207208-5.
ROTH , Judith L. Serendipity & Me. 320p. Viking. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-670-01440-8. LC 2012014395.
SCHREIBER , Joe. Lenny Cyrus, School Virus. illus. by Matt Smith. 282p. Houghton Harcourt. Apr. 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-547-89315-0.
SCHWAB , Victoria. The Archived. 322p. Hyperion/Disney. 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-5731-1. LC 2012025485.
SEDGWICK , Marcus. Midwinter Blood. 262p. Roaring Brook. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-800-2; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-802-6.
SIMONE , Ni-Ni & Amir Abrams. Hollywood High. 288p. Kensington/KTeen. 2012. pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-0-7582-6317-9.
SKUSE , C. J. Rockoholic. 358p. Scholastic/Chicken House. 2012. Tr $18.99. ISBN 978-0-545-42960-3; ebook $18.99. ISBN 978-0-545-47004-9. LC 2011046582.
SMITH , Cynthia Leitich. Feral Nights. 290p. Candlewick. 2013. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5909-7; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6368-1. LC 2012942377.
STARKEY , Scott. The Call of the Bully: A Rodney Rathbone Novel. 264p. S & S/Paula Wiseman Bks. 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-5674-7; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-5676-1. LC 2012039444.
TAYLER , Kassy. Ashes of Twilight. Bk. 1. 310p. St. Martin’s. 2012. pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-312-64178-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-250-01824-3.
TRACY , Kristen. Death of a Kleptomaniac. 264p. Hyperion/Disney. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-2752-9. LC 2011045659.
WELLS , Rosemary. Ivy Takes Care. illus. by Jim LaMarche. 208p. Candlewick. 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-76365352-1. LC 2012942383.
WEST , Kasie. Pivot Point. 344p. HarperCollins/HarperTeen. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-211737-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-06-211740-3. LC 2012019089.
WOODWORTH , Chris. Ivy in the Shadows. 198p. Farrar. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-374-33566-3; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-374-33618-9.
YEP , Laurence. City of Death. Bk. 3. 384p. (City Trilogy). Tom Doherty Assoc/Starscape. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7653-1926-5; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4299-9664-8.
YOUNG , Karen Romano. Stuck in the Middle (of Middle School): A Novel in Doodles. illus. by author. 112p. Feiwel & Friends. Mar. 2013. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-312-55596-2; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-250-03765-7.
Nonfiction
BANKSTON, John. Electric Trains and Trolleys (1800-Present). chron. ISBN 978-1-61228-291-6. LC 2012009416.
GIBSON, Karen Bush. The Railroad Comes to America (1820s-1830s). ISBN 978-1-61228-287-9. LC 2012009423.
MATTERN, Joanne. The Birth of the Locomotive (1780s-1820s). ISBN 978-1-61228-286-2. LC 2012009415.
ORR, Tamra. The Railroad and the Civil War (1860s). ISBN 978-1-61228-289-3. LC 2012009427.
ROBERTS, Russell. The Railroad Fuels Westward Expansion (1870s). ISBN 978-1-61228-290-9. LC 2012009424.
TRACY, Kathleen. The Railroad Grows into an Industry (1840-1850). ISBN 978-1-61228-288-6. LC 2012009426.
ea vol: 48p. (The Railroad in American History Series). illus. photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. notes. websites. Mitchell Lane. 2012. PLB $29.95.
BERAM , Nell & Carolyn Boriss-Krimsky . Yoko Ono: Collector of Skies. 184p. bibliog. chron. index. photos. reprods. Abrams/Amulet. 2013. Tr $24.95. ISBN 978-1-4197-0444-4. LC 2012011539.
COELHO , Alexa & Simon Quellen Field . Why Is Milk White?: & 200 Other Curious Chemistry Questions. 260p. diags. glossary. illus. photos. Chicago Review Pr. 2013. pap. $14.95. ISBN 978-1-61374-452-9.
FARYON , Cynthia J. Guilty of Being Weird: The Story of Guy Paul Morin. 144p. (Real Justice Series). chron. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Lorimer. Mar. 2013. Tr $18.95. ISBN 978-1-4594-0093-1; pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-1-4594-0092-4; ebook $9.95. ISBN 978-1-4594-0094-8.
FARYON , Cynthia J. Sentenced to Life at Seventeen: The Story of David Milgaard. 120p. (Real Justice Series). chron. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Lorimer. Apr. 2013. Tr $18.95. ISBN 978-1-4594-0169-3; pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-1-55277-433-5; ebook $9.95. ISBN 978-1-4594-0170-9.
FOSTER , Thomas C. How to Read Literature Like a Professor for Kids. 176p. further reading. index. HarperCollins/Harper. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-220086-0; pap. $6.99. ISBN 978-0-06-220085-3; ebook $5.99. ISBN 978-0-06-220087-7.
FROMMHERZ , Andrea. The Wonder of Trees: Nature Activities for Children. tr. from German by Bernadette Duncan. 150p. bibliog. further reading. illus. photos. Floris. 2012. pap. $24.95. ISBN 978-0-86315-866-7.
GELLETLY , LeeAnne. A Woman’s Place in Early America. ISBN 978-1-4222-2355-0. LC 2011043480.
HASDAY , Judy L. Women in the Civil Rights Movement. ISBN 978-1-4222-2356-7. LC 2011043481.
ea vol: 64p. (Finding a Voice: Women’s Fight for Equality in U.S. Society Series). chron. further reading. glossary. illus. index. notes. photos. reprods. websites. Mason Crest. 2012. PLB $22.95.
HUNT , Sara R. You’ve Got Spirit!: Cheers, Chants, Tips and Tricks Every Cheerleader Needs to Know. illus. by Lisa Perrett. 48p. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Millbrook. Apr. 2013. PLB $30.60. ISBN 978-0-7613-8634-6; ebook $22.95. ISBN 978-1-4677-1062-6. LC 2012020916.
JACKSON , Jeremy. I Will Not Leave You Comfortless: A Memoir. 224p. Milkweed. 2012. Tr $24.00. ISBN 978-1-57131-332-4.
JENKS , Andrew. Andrew Jenks: My Adventures as a Young Filmmaker. 224p. photos. Scholastic. Mar. 2013. Tr $19.99. ISBN 978-0-545-41727-3.
MOORE , Wes. Discovering Wes Moore. 160p. further reading. photos. websites. Delacorte. 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74167-5; PLB $18.99. ISBN 978-0-375-99018-2; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98670-3. LC 2011049135.
NATTERSON , Cara. The Care & Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls. illus. by Josée Masse. 103p. diags. glossary. AmericanGirl. Mar. 2013. pap. $12.99. ISBN 978-1-60958-042-1.
RAMPERSAD , Arnold & Marcellus Blount, eds. African American Poetry. illus. by Karen Barbour. 48p. (Poetry for Young People Series). illus. index. Sterling. 2013. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-4027-1689-8.
REILLY , Kathleen M. Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth’s Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects. illus. by Tom Casteel. 128p. charts. diags. further reading. glossary. index. maps. websites. Nomad. 2012. pap. $15.95. ISBN 978-1-61930-146-7.
ROTHROCK , Megan. The LEGO Adventure Book: Cars, Castles, Dinosaurs & More! Bk. 1. 200p. diags. photos. No Starch. 2012. Tr $24.95. ISBN 978-1-59327-442-9.
SCHULTZ , Robert A. & James R. Delisle. If I’m So Smart, Why Aren’t the Answers Easy? 190p. Prufrock Press. 2012. pap. $14.95. ISBN 978-1-59363-960-0. LC 2012022967.
TAKAKI , Ronald. A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America. adapt. by Rebecca Stefoff. 378p. glossary. illus. index. notes. photos. Seven Stories. 2012. Tr $40. ISBN 978-1-60980-484-8; pap. $18.95. ISBN 978-1-60980-416-9. LC 2012017004.
TAN , Shaun. The Bird King: An Artist’s Notebook. illus. by author. 128p. Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine. 2013. Tr $19.99. ISBN 978-0-545-46513-7.
TWIST , Clint. Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt. 30p. diags. illus. maps. photos. reprods. Candlewick/Templar. 2012. RTE $19.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6095-6.
VILADE , C. Edwin. The President’s Speech: The Stories Behind the Most Memorable Presidential Addresses. 256p. bibliog. further reading. illus. index. photos. reprods. Lyons Press. 2012. Tr $30. ISBN 978-0-7627-7981-9.
WAISMAN , Charlotte S. & Jill S. Tietjen . Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America. 288p. bibliog. chron. illus. index. photos. reprods. HarperCollins/Morrow. 2013. pap. $24.99. ISBN 978-0-06-211396-2; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-204146-3. LC 2007029942.