REVOLUTION By: Jennifer Donnelly

REVOLUTION                                                                    By: Jennifer Donnelly                                                    
 Andi Alpers is losing control. She’s angry at her father for leaving, angry at her mother for falling apart, heartbroken by the loss of her younger brother, Truman, and she’s about to be expelled from Brooklyn Heights’most prestigious private school when her father intervenes. Now Andi must accompany him to Paris for winter break.
Alexandrine Paradis lived in Paris over two hundred years ago. She had always dreamed of performing, but after encountering a doomed prince of France she finds herself cast in a tragic role she never wanted.
These girls lived two centuries apart, completely unaware of each other’s existence, until Andi finds Alexandrine’s diary. She recognizes something in the other girl’s words and begins to find comfort in the diary’s antique pages. But then, on a midnight journey through the Paris catacombs, Alexandrine’s words transcend time, and suddenly the past becomes the terrifying present. Ages 14 and up. $8.99 Ember  Reviewed by Maggie.

A WORLD AWAY By: Nancy Grossman

A WORLD AWAY  By: Nancy Grossman

Eliza Miller has never made a phone call, never been to the mall, and never seen a movie. In fact, she's never even talked to someone her age who isn't Amish, like her. So when she leaves her family to spend the summer as a nanny in Chicago, part of her can't wait to leave behind her Amish home. She never imagined the secrets she would uncover, the friends she would make, and the temptations of a way of life so different from her own. And she certainly never imagined she would meet a guy like Josh. Every minute Eliza spends with her new friend is an adventure of its own, and she starts to wonder if there might be a place for her in his world. But as the summer comes to an end she begins to miss the family and friends that she left behind, and the simple life she once took for granted. Eliza has to decide for herself where she belongs. But whichever choice she makes, she knows she will lose someone she loves. Ages 12 and up.

CHLOE By: Peter McCarty

CHLOE  By: Peter McCarty
Chloe is the middle child, she has ten older brothers and sisters and ten younger brothers and sisters.
She loves her family just the way it is. But one day Dad brings something home that changes everything. Chloe is not happy with the new television. She wants to play and only one sibling will play with her, until she gets creative with the box. Ages 2-6 $16.99  Balzer and Bray

ON MY WAY TO THE BATH By: Sarah Maizes Ages 3-6

ON MY WAY TO THE BATH  By: Sarah Maizes
Livi's mother is trying to get her to the bathtub. But on the way, she makes a few detours.  "On my way to the bath, I see my blocks on the TV room floor. I will make a statue. It will be a statue of me. Holding a cat." The illustrations are hilarious and it just takes a few more detours to arrive in the tub. I think all of us will relate to this clever story. $15.99 Walker Ages 3-6

LITTLE DOG LOST By: Marion Dane Bauer Ages 8-12

LITTLE DOG LOST  By: Marion Dane Bauer
Mark wants a dog more than anything else in the world. But his mother won't let him have one. So everyday he goes and plays with his friends and their dogs, and one cat who thinks he's a dog. On the other side of town their is a dog left by his owner, for he had to move. Buddy is a sweet dog left with an old lady who isn't overly fond of dogs. So she digs a hole under the fence and runs away. Will the two meet and live happily ever after? A great read, especially for those of us who love animals. Ages 8-12
Antheneum  $14.99

MONUMENT 14 By: Emmy Laybourne Young Adult, content

MONUMENT 14   By: Emmy Laybourne
When a monster hailstorm attacks two school buses they take refuge in a superstore. Only one bus driver survives and goes to seek help, leaving the children in charge. But the hailstorm was only the beginning, a chemical weapon spill has made living outside the store impossible, and they are on their own. Six high school kids, two eighth graders, and six little kids. Things would be great if everyone got along, but big problems arise. They have to cook, find places to sleep, assign jobs for everyone and seal off the store from the chemicals outside. The story is riveting, however there is sexual content in the story, so it should be read by a more mature reader. Recommended age group is 13 on up. $16..99  Feiwel and Friends  Coming in July 2012

CHAINED By: Lynne Kelly Ages 10-14

CHAINED By: Lynne Kelly
When ten year old Hastin's sister becomes ill his family has to borrow money to pay for a doctor. His mother has to work for the person to repay the debt. But when Hastin sees how he is treating his mother he finds someone to pay the debt. Thus making him responsible for the money. So begins his adventure with a cruel circus owner. He is told that he will only have to work a year to pay for his debt . Living in the hay until they capture the elephant. When Nandita is captured Hastin falls in love with her, but when they start hitting her to get her to perform Hastin wants to run away with the elephant. All to soon Nandita is in chains and any opportunity to escape is gone. Will Hastin figure out how to get he and his precious elephant away? A remarkable story that will tear at your heart strings. $16.99  Ages 10-14  Farrar Straus Giroux