(4) YA In a bizarre series of events, high school seniors Kylie (social misfit, aspiring screenwriter) and Max (class heartthrob) are stranded in Mexico together the day before graduation. As the night progresses, they drink, let loose, and realize they're compatible. The (excessively lengthy) novel's message about challenging stereotypes is cloyingly obvious, though the multiple perspectives, movie quotes, and colorful setting add appeal.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Korky Paul. Witch Winnie and her cat, Wilbur, are fast asleep when a baby dragon arrives, wreaking havoc in the house. Magic spells don't help, so Winnie and Wilbur climb onto the roof to search for the dragon's mother. The story is entertaining if not particularly memorable. Shadowy, detail-rich illustrations are punctuated with splashes of color (Winnie's purple nightie, Wilbur's pink nose).

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Korky Paul. Winnie's home decor is basic black. Her cat Wilbur blends in, and Winnie constantly trips over him. But turning Wilbur grass-green causes the same problems outdoors, and turning him rainbow-hued makes him a laughingstock. The solution: give Wilbur back his black fur and give the house a colorful makeover. Elaborate spidery-lined watercolor and ink cartoons illustrate the slapstick scenario.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Korky Paul. Winnie the witch is having more and more accidents while flying--crashing into a helicopter, a hang glider, and a very tall building. She changes her broom into safer forms of transportation, but the accidents continue. When she mistakenly staggers into an eyeglass shop for a cup of tea, her problem is solved. Thomas's story gets off to an awkward start, but Paul's expressive illustrations are entertaining.

Reviewer: Mark Adam