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Junior Books
Fablehaven
(Part of Fablehaven)
By: Brandon Mull
Illustrated by: Brandon Dorman
This edition: Trade Paperback, 368 pages
Publication date: April 24, 2007
Ages: 9 - 12
For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting?...
Lost and Found
By: Andrew Clements
Illustrated by: Mark Elliott
This edition: Hardcover, 176 pages
Publication date: July 1, 2008
Ages: 8 - 12
The Grayson twins are moving to a new town. Again.
Although it's a drag to be constantly mistaken for each other, in truth, during those first days at a new school, there's nothing better than having a twin brother there...
Found
(Part of Missing, The)
By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
This edition: Hardcover, 320 pages
Publication date: April 22, 2008
Ages: 8 - 12
Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. Then he and a new friend, Chip, who's also adoped, begin receiving mysterious letters. The first one says, "You are one...
2011 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominees
Picture Book
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School
By: Laurie Halse Anderson
Illustrated by: Ard Hoyt
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: June 23, 2009
Ages: 6 - 10
Mom and Dad Fleefenbacher think their daughter Zoe's hair is wild and beautiful. And for her kindergarten teacher, Zoe's vivacious tresses were a comfort. But Zoe's about to start first grade, and her new teacher doesn't fool...
Junior Books
Cracker!
The Best Dog in Vietnam
By: Cynthia Kadohata
This edition: Hardcover, 320 pages
Publication date: February 6, 2007
Ages: above 10
CRACKER IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S MOST VALUABLE WEAPONS:
a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. She's a Big Deal, and she...
Junior Novel
Sent
(Part of Missing, The)
By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
This edition: Hardcover, 320 pages
Publication date: August 25, 2009
Ages: 8 - 12
Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and another boy, Alex, have no preparation before they are sent back to 1483 at the Tower of London, with the promise that they can return to the present if they can repair history. They quickly...