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242 pp.
| Penguin/Razorbill
| February, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-1-59514-686-1$16.99
(3)
4-6
A magical valley ignites an unlikely friendship between two lonely children: Peter, who's sinking amidst a difficult home life and bullies; and Annie, a free-spirited, headstrong artist with leukemia. The tranquil, gorgeous Texas hill country valley is its own rich character in this thoughtfully composed story of a transformative friendship between two people struggling to make their voices heard.
243 pp.
| Penguin/Razorbill
| February, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-1-59514-546-8$16.99
(3)
4-6
When Little John meets Gayle, they're both missing someone: John's sister has died and Gayle's parents have abandoned her. Little John knows that there's something magical about Gayle's beautiful singing, and he's faced with a difficult choice when the most powerful man in town aches to possess it. This arresting tale of magical realism is filled with resonant emotions packaged in graceful prose.
285 pp.
| Penguin/Razorbill
| August, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-1-59514-508-6$16.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Brenna Eernisse.
Lorelei isn't pleased: she has an awful new stepmother and her school has burned down. Then she starts at brand-new, too-good-to-be-true Splendid Academy, where the children enjoy countless luxuries--as long as they eat constantly. Soon Lorelei realizes that there are grim plans for the students. This creepy modern "Hansel and Gretel" story succeeds thanks to a well-paced plot and fluid writing.