(3) YA Drawn to handsome new boy Connor, supernaturally gifted Dea Donahue will break the rules and walk in his dreams more than once--thus attracting the monsters' notice. When Dea's mother is charged with fraud, Dea discovers the truth behind her strange heritage. Inventive and atmospheric, Anderson's debut novel features authentic characters and an intriguing magical foundation, complete with young romance and a surprise ending.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Countries of the World series. Stunning photographs and informative maps set on cleanly designed pages are the highlights of this volume. Though the topics aren't treated in depth, there's enough background information on culture, geography, climate, economics, history, and government to satisfy casual readers. Interesting details about the people and culture bring the facts to life. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Biomes Atlases series. Each book begins with a biome map and a description of the biomes of the world, then describes the climate, plants, animals, and cultures specific to the featured biome; geographic examples are interspersed. Packed with information and colorful illustrative material, the format is a well-organized if visually overwhelming cross between textbook and encyclopedia. There are seven other new books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Biomes Atlases titles: Deserts and Semideserts, Oceans and Beaches, Taiga, Tropical Grasslands, and Arctic Tundra and Polar Deserts.]

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen