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"She liked anything orange: leaves; some moons; marigolds; chrysanthemums; cheese; pumpkin, both in pie and out; orange juice; marmalade. Orange is bright and demanding. You can't ignore orange things." from the novel The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

Wonder

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Wonder (Hardcover)

$15.99
ISBN-13: 9780375869020
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2/2012
This is a book about a boy who is different. It is also about friendship, family, life, death and most importantly, kindness. This is an extraordinary book for everyone! "When given a choice between being right or being kind, choose kind." ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

The Magician's Apprentice

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$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780374347161
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 8/2012
This is a wonderful book for kids who have questions about the meaning of life. Told as a parable, this novel is rich with imagery and self discovery. ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

Horten's Miraculous Mechanisms

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$14.95
ISBN-13: 9781402798061
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Published: Sterling Children's Books, 4/2012
Magic, mystery and adventure indeed! Join Stuart on an action packed treasure hunt to find his great-uncle's lost workshop. I loved this book as it reminded me of Harry Potter, John Bellairs and Roald Dahl all rolled up as one fun adventure. Don't miss the sequel, Horten's Incredible Illusions. ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

The Insomniacs

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The Insomniacs (Hardcover)

$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780399256653
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Published: Putnam Juvenile, 8/2012
When the Insomniac family moves across the globe they discover that they can no longer sleep at night. Instead of fighting the issue they find nocturnal animals to teach them how to live at night. Awesome illustrations! ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

Extra Yarn

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Extra Yarn (Hardcover)

$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780061953385
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Published: Balzer + Bray, 1/2012
Wonderful story about a girl who brightens up her cold little town with her magic box of yarn. Word spreads of the town and the magic yarn but the magic only works for her. Amazing illustrations by Jon Klassen, author of I Want My Hat Back. Love it! ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

Limelight Larry

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Limelight Larry (Hardcover)

$15.95
ISBN-13: 9781589251021
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Published: Tiger Tales, 9/2011
Limelight Larry is having a hard time sharing and thinks his friends are trying to steal the show (book) from him. But in the end Larry learns that is is more fun to share with your friends than to be alone. ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

The Princess & the Packet of Frozen Peas

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$16.95
ISBN-13: 9781561456352
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Published: Peachtree Publ, 4/2012
This is a wonderful modern retelling of the well loved fairytale. Prince Henrik wants to find a princess who likes hockey and camping and isn't as demanding as all the others. Can he find true love with a packet of frozen peas? Read it to find out! ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

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$17.99
ISBN-13: 9781442450271
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 8/2012
Olivia is back and she's better than ever! Why would Olivia want to be a fairy princess like all of her friends when she could be a warthog? a nurse? a reporter? Find out how our favorite precocious little pig solves her identity crisis. ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

An Uncommon Education

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$24.99
ISBN-13: 9780062110961
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Published: Harper, 5/2012
From a young age, Naomi knows she wants to become a doctor. Surrounded by loved ones with serious ailments she is constantly afraid of losing them. When she finally leaves her fragile parents for college her world begins to open up and she realizes that she must first save herself. Great read for lovers of Special Topics in Calamity Physics. ~ Reviewed by Whitney Kaaz

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