[Dcmosls] Booklist Reviews

[Charles O'Bryan]

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Booklist Online Reviews:

Books for Youth - Nonfiction

Books For Youth - Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation

Can You See What I See? Treasure Ship.
Wick, Walter (author). Illustrated by Walter Wick.
Apr. 2010. 40p. Scholastic/Cartwheel, hardcover, $13.99 (9780439026437). K-Grade 3. 793.73.
REVIEW. First published February 5, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Nonfiction - Science - Animals

Evolution: How We and All Living Things Came to Be.
Loxton, Daniel (author). Illustrated by Daniel Loxton.
Feb. 2010. 56p. Kids Can, hardcover, $18.95 (9781554534302). Grades 4-7. 576.8.
REVIEW. First published February 16, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Nonfiction - Science - Animals

Going Home: The Mystery of Animal Migration.
Berkes, Marianne (author). Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio.
Mar. 2010. 32p. Dawn, hardcover, $16.95 (9781584691266); Dawn, paperback, $8.95 (9781584691273). K-Grade 2. 591.56.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Nonfiction - Technology

In the Driver's Seat: A Girl's Guide to Her First Car.
Stalder, Erika (author).
Oct. 2009. 136p. illus. Zest, paperback, $14.95 (9780980073249). Grades 8-11. 380.
REVIEW. First published February 4, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Nonfiction - Science

The Surprising World of Bacteria with Max Axiom, Super Scientist.
Biskup, Agnieszka (author). Illustrated by Tod G. Smith.
Dec. 2009. 32p. Capstone/Graphic Library, library edition, $27.99
(9781429639750). Grades 1-3. 579.3.
REVIEW. First published February 25, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books for Youth - Fiction

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

Anxious Hearts.
Shaw, Tucker (author).
May 2010. 272p. Abrams/Amulet, hardcover, $16.95 (9780810987180). Grades 8-11.
REVIEW. First published February 16, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Science Fiction

Awakening on Orbis 4.
Haarsma, P. J. (author).
Mar. 2010. 384p. Candlewick, hardcover, $16.99 (9780763627126). Grades 6-9.
REVIEW. First published February 5, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

Beanworld: Remember Here When You Are There!
Marder, Larry (author). Illustrated by Larry Marder.
Dec. 2009. 186p. Dark Horse, hardcover, $19.95 (9781595823557). Grades 8-12. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 16, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

Blimpo: The Third Circle of Heck.
Basye, Dale E. (author). Illustrated by Bob Dob.
May 2010. 464p. Random, hardcover, $16.99 (9780375856761); library edition, $19.99 (9780375956768). Grades 4-7.
REVIEW. First published February 16, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

The Chestnut King.
Wilson, N. D. (author).
Jan. 2010. 496p. Random, hardcover, $16.99 (9780375838859); library edition, $19.99 (9780375938856). Grades 4-7.
REVIEW. First published February 4, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
Stevenson, Robert Louis (author) and John K. Snyder (author). Illustrated by John K. Snyder.
Dec. 2009. 56p. Papercutz, hardcover, $9.95 (9781597071710). Grades 5-8. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 16, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

The Earth Has Caught a Cold.
Galliez, Roxane Marie (author). Illustrated by Sandrine Lhomme. Translated by Susan Allen Maurin.
Nov. 2009. 24p. Hammond, hardcover, $9.99 (9780841671409). K-Grade 2.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

The Engineer: Konstrukt.
Churilla, Brian (author) and Jeremy Shepherd (author). Illustrated by Brian Churilla.
Dec. 2009. 128p. Archaia Studios, hardcover, $9.95 (9781932386547). Grades 8-11. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 25, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

Eyes on the Goal.
Coy, John (author).
Apr. 2010. 176p. Feiwel and Friends, hardcover, $16.99 (9780312373306). Grades 4-6.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

The Fox and the Hen.
Battut, Eric (author). Illustrated by Eric Battut.
Mar. 2010. 32p. Boxer, hardcover, $16.95 (9781907152023). PreS-Grade 1.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

It's Raining Cupcakes.
Schroeder, Lisa (author).
Mar. 2010. 224p. Aladdin, hardcover, $15.99 (9781416990840). Grades 4-7.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

Jacques and de Beanstalk.
Artell, Mike (author). Illustrated by Jim Harris.
Apr. 2010. 32p. Dial, hardcover, $16.99 (9780803728165). PreS-Grade 2.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

Johnny Boo and the Mean Little Boy.
Kochalka, James (author). Illustrated by James Kochalka.
June 2010. 40p. Top Shelf, hardcover, $9.95 (9781603090599). K-Grade 3. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 16, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

Jonas.
Maguire, Eden (author).
Mar. 2010. 272p. Sourcebooks/Fire, paperback, $8.99 (9781402239441). Grades 6-9.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

Kidnapped.
Stevenson, Robert Louis (author) and Roy Thomas (author). Illustrated by Mario Gully.
Dec. 2009. 128p. Marvel, paperback, $14.99 (9780785135326). Grades 4-8. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 25, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

Legends of Percevan, v.3: The Shadow of Malicorne.
Leturgie, Jean (author) and Fauche Xavier (author). Illustrated by Philippe
Luguy. Translated by Kurt McClung.
Dec. 2009. 157p. Fantasy Flight, hardcover, $19.95 (9781589944237). Grades 5-8. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

Lola: A Ghost Story.
Torres, J. (author). Illustrated by Elbert Or.
Dec. 2009. 112p. Oni, hardcover, $14.95 (9781934964330). Grades 5-8. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 25, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Romance

Meridian.
Kizer, Amber (author).
Aug. 2009. 320p. Delacorte, hardcover, $16.99 (9780385736688); library edition, $19.99 (9780385906210). Grades 7-10.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

My Brain Hurts, v.2.
Baillie, Liz (author). Illustrated by Liz Baillie.
Dec. 2009. 128p. Microcosm, paperback, $7 (9781934620441). Grades 10-12. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 25, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

Of All the Stupid Things.
Diaz, Alexandra (author).
Dec. 2009. 272p. Egmont, hardcover, $16.99 (9781606840344); library edition, $19.99 (9781606840665). Grades 9-11.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

Out of the Woods.
Gardner, Lyn (author). Illustrated by Mini Grey.
Apr. 2010. 320p. Random/David Fickling, hardcover, $17.99 (9780385751544); library edition, $20.99 (9780385751568). Grades 3-6.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

The Party for Papa Luis/La fiesta para Papa Luis.
Bertrand, Diane Gonzales (author). Illustrated by Alejandro Galindo.
Apr. 2010. 32p. Arte Publico/Pinata, hardcover, $16.95 (9781558855328). K-Grade 2.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

Radiant Shadows.
Marr, Melissa (author).
May 2010. 352p. Harper, hardcover, $16.99 (9780061659225). Grades 9-12.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Action/Adventure

Rivals.
Green, Tim (author).
Apr. 2010. 272p. Harper, hardcover, $16.99 (9780061626920); library edition, $17.89 (9780061626937). Grades 6-8.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

Sally's Great Balloon Adventure.
Huneck, Stephen (author). Illustrated by Stephen Huneck.
Apr. 2010. 32p. Abrams, hardcover, $16.95 (9780810983311). PreS-Grade 2.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

Shadowmagic.
Lenahan, John (author).
Mar. 2010. 288p. IPG/HarperCollins UK, paperback, $10.99 (9781905548927). Grades 7-11.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Graphic Novels

SuperGirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade.
Walker, Landry Q. (author). Illustrated by Eric Jones.
Dec. 2009. 144p. DC Comics, paperback, $12.99 (9781401225063). Grades 5-8. 741.5.
REVIEW. First published February 25, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Nonfiction - Science

The Surprising World of Bacteria with Max Axiom, Super Scientist.
Biskup, Agnieszka (author). Illustrated by Tod G. Smith.
Dec. 2009. 32p. Capstone/Graphic Library, library edition, $27.99
(9781429639750). Grades 1-3. 579.3.
REVIEW. First published February 25, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus.
LaFevers, R. L. (author). Illustrated by Yoko Tanaka.
Apr. 2010. 384p. Houghton, hardcover, $16 (9780547225920). Grades 5-8.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

The Time Pirate.
Bell, Ted (author).
Apr. 2010. 448p. St. Martin's/Griffin, hardcover, $17.99 (9780312578107). Grades 5-8.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

The Timekeeper's Moon.
Sensel, Joni (author).
Mar. 2010. 336p. Bloomsbury, hardcover, $16.99 (9781599904573). Grades 5-8.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - General Fiction

Wasted.
Sherrard, Brent R. (author).
Apr. 2010. 144p. Orca, hardcover, $16.95 (9781552774205); Orca, paperback, $9.95 (9781552774199). Grades 9-12.
REVIEW. First published February 17, 2010 (Booklist Online).

Books For Youth - Fiction - Fantasy

Whistle Bright Magic.
Ullman, Barb Bentler (author).
Feb. 2010. 224p. HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen, hardcover, $16.99
(9780061882869). Grades 3-6.
REVIEW. First published February 8, 2010 (Booklist Online). 

Chuck


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