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Zom-B Gladiaror by Darren Shan: "Both as a publishing experiment and as a genuinely unsettling, long-form drama, this is working." - Booklist
Pointe by Brandy Colbert: "A strong debut" Booklist
Uncaged by John Sandford and Michelle Cook: "Not to be missed" Booklist (starred)
Death by Toilet Paper by Donna Gephart: "Readers can’t help but enjoy this heartening book about hanging in there.” - Kirkus Reviews
The Secrets of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer: "Enough twists to keep readers guessing until the final pages" - Publishers Weekly
Free to Fall by Lauren Miller: "Engaging and thought-provoking, Free to Fall should appeal to a variety of readers with its blend of action, secrecy, and romance, and it provides excellent discussion opportunities." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Playlist for a Broken Heart by Cathy Hopkins: "She’s up there with Karen McCombie one of the most consistent authors for children today. As her fans have come to expect, there’s an engaging central character, a strong supporting cast, and a touch of romance." - The Bookbag Blog
Jasmine and Maddie by Christine Pakkala: "This is a sometimes painful story tempered with honesty, growth, and a true effort to move on in an imperfect world." - School Library Journal
The Word Ghost by Christine Paice: "This is the book to watch. It has the magic of Harry Potter, the love of Twilight, and the craft of Burial Rites.” Goodreads
The 26-Storey-Treehouse by Andy Griffiths: "Wildly humorous without being smart-alecky or sarcastic, this is a top choice for middle-grade readers.” School Library Journal
The 13-Storey-Treehouse by Andy Griffiths: "Will appeal to fans of Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey...The wonderfully random slapstick humor is tailor-made for reluctant readers... A treat for all" Booklist
Violet Mackerel's Pocket Protest by Anna Branford: "Violet Mackerel’s Pocket Protest is the sixth book in the Violet Mackerel series and is a delightful, quality read for early readers and an excellent book to be read to younger children as an introduction to reading.” – Creative Kids Tales
Skink by Carl Hiaasen: "With Skink showing up in teen territory, this YA debut from the #1 New York Times best-selling author has crossover potential. Stock up!" Booklist (starred review)
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