Artemis Fowl: Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl:
Time Paradox
By Eoin Colfer

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Hyperion / Miramax Books

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Artemis vs. Artemis. When a past wrong doing is on its way to leading to his mother’s death, Artemis must go back in time to stop his younger self from killing a lemur that could very well [...]

6 Comments »Filed under: Adventure, Ages 10+, Diabolical Scheming, Unique Magic, Urban FantasyPosted on August 20th, 2008

Maximum Ride Movie and Manga

A lot of you may have already seen the various news about a Maximum Ride movie genuinely in the works and a manga being released in January 09 from Yen Press.
Oh, and despite having heard that this was the last book in the Maximum Ride series, apparently amazon has a listing for the next book, [...]

2 Comments »Filed under: Book NewsPosted on August 19th, 2008

Returning Books as a form of Protest

There is a fascinating piece on the Publishers Weekly website about people who want to return Breaking Dawn because they felt betrayed by the lack of quality of the book. Apparently, these fans are discussing protest via returns. (Breaking Trust by Sara Nelson)
“The discussion about returns this past week, however, has meant something different: [...]

7 Comments »Filed under: Book News, RamblingsPosted on August 18th, 2008

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Little Brother

By Cory Doctorow

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Tor Teen

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Terrorists attack San Fransisco, and Marcus and his friends are in the wrong place at the very wrong time. Picked up by Homeland Security, Marcus is held and interrogated for three days, then released into a city filled with surveillance and security [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Adventure, Ages 13+, Future, Science FictionPosted on August 17th, 2008

Sabriel by Garth Nix

Sabriel
by Garth Nix
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In order to keep her safe from the random power of Free Magic and the Dead–zombie-like creatures that roam the kingdom–Sabriel’s father sends her to boarding school across the wall, where only a few even believe magic exists. But when her father’s [...]

4 Comments »Filed under: Adventure, Ages 13+, Self-Discovery, Unique MagicPosted on August 9th, 2008

Exciting New Books!

I’ve greatly enjoyed Jessica Day George’s first three books, so I’m super excited about the new title I just found out about! Not only will I get to enjoy her writing, storytelling, and characters, but she’s taking on my favorite fairytale, Tweleve Dancing Princesses!
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Princess of the Midnight Ball
By Jessica Day George [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Book News, Upcoming BooksPosted on August 8th, 2008

Guest post by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

Guest post by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes:
My top ten YA fantasy books? I have to admit, I don’t read as much YA as I used to (honestly, the last few years, I’ve been so busy with school-reading, I feel like I’ve hardly had any time for fun reading), but I’ll try to remember some of my favorites…
Christopher [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: Guest PostPosted on August 4th, 2008

Rapunzel’s Revenge on the Today Show!

Rapunzel’s Revenge will be the Today show’s book pick next month! This is wonderful news for graphic novels and shannon, and the publishers have moved up the release date to August 5th!
So everyone can rush out this week and get their copies!
Details on Shannon’s Site

No Comments »Filed under: Book NewsPosted on August 2nd, 2008

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson

Adoration of Jenna Fox
by Mary E. Pearson
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Henry Holt and Co.

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How much of your body can be replaced, fixed, and rebuilt before you are no longer human?
Jenna awakens to parents she doesn’t remember and a life she can’t recall. And the accident that put [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: Ages 10+, Future, Science Fiction, Self-DiscoveryPosted on August 2nd, 2008