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THE PAGES BETWEEN US By: Lindsey Leavitt and Robin Mellom
When two best friends start writing back and forth in a sparkly notebook, they talk about all the things they wish and are grateful for. They are both in middle school and trying to figure out how to become involved with the other students. Olivia and Piper are different in many ways and when they start to join the clubs at school their friendship is tested. Will this be the beginning of a stronger friendship or will it end. It is written with all the angst that middle school brings. Ages 8-12 Harper $16.99
MASTERMINDS CRIMINAL DESTINY By: Gordon Korman
Just when I think that Korman couldn't top the last series he wrote this book arrives. Children have escaped from project Osiris. They come from a town where everything is perfect. They left because they found out they were clones of the most brutal criminals in all the world. It is an experiment to see if you are raised in the perfect environment you will turn out okay. But the kids all want to know why, and who they are cloned after. They are mad because the parents that raised them lied to them. And now they are being hunted down by the very people they are running from. A fabulous read. Ages 8-12 $16.99 Balzer + Bray
BRAMBLEHEART By: Henry Cole
Twig the chipmunk goes to school with many other animals. He doesn't know who he will become, but he hopes to be a master apprentice. But Twig has a hard time at school and he is always getting in trouble.
So Twig set out on a journey to discover himself. What he finds along the way will warm your heart and touch you. Katherine Tegen Books, ages 8-12, but would be a really good read aloud to younger children. The illustrations are abundant and will capture a young child. $16.99
PAX By: Sara Pennypacker
Pax is Peter's pet fox. He found him when he was just a kit and told his father he was keeping him. But life changes and Peter's father has signed up to serve his country. Peter is going to have to live with his grandfather. Alternating between Pax and Peter we find that Peter has to let his pet go and leave him. When he arrives at his grandfather's house he finds a very cranky old man. All he can do is think about Pax and how scared he must be. Pax is equally confused and has to learn about all the dangers of being alone.
Peter decides to run away and find Pax. Pax is trying to get back to Peter. A powerful story of separation, war and a bond of friendship. A must read. Ages 10-14 Balzer + Bray $16.99
FANCY NANCY SATURDAY NIGHT SLEEPOVER By: Jane O'Connor
When Nancy's parents get a free night at Whispering Pines Resort the girls have to go to a neighbors house for the night. Jo Jo is nervous about spending the night away from home, but Nancy has it all under control. She packs her all the things that will make Jo Jo feel safe. But when Jo Jo falls asleep without any trouble, Nancy is a wreck. Wait to you see all the fancy things that happened in this new hilarious adventure. Ages 4-8, Harper publishers. $17.99
WHEN SPRING COMES By: Kevin Henkes
We are all ready for spring to arrive. All the animals and the plants are waiting for warm weather to arrive. With beautiful illustrations by Laura Dronzek and Henkes words we see the transformation as spring comes. A great read for preschoolers and kindergarten children. Greenwillow books, $17.99
