by Michael Scott
An ancient book is lost and the modern world could be torn at the seams. Twins Sophie and Josh Newman are swept up in a quest to protect the secret of eternal life when they meet Nicholas Flamel, the 700-year-old discoverer of the magic formula.
June 12th, 2009
by Jennifer Finney Boylan
In She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders, Boylan, an English professor at Colby College, wrote eloquently about the transition from James to Jennifer. This equally compelling memoir of her growing up years in Main Line Philadelphia will resonate with anyone who felt “invisible” growing up.
June 8th, 2009
by Lisa See
Peony, the daughter of a wealthy family, dies before she can enter an arranged marriage. Her ghost narrates this complex tale of women’s lives in 17th century China.
February 27th, 2009
by Marcus Sedgwick
During the Dead Days – the time between Christmas and New Year’s – a desperate, aging magician, Valerian, whose life depends on his ability to find a powerful book, forces his servant, “Boy,” and an orphan girl, Willow, to help him in his quest and risks all their lives in the process.
January 23rd, 2009
by Adele Griffin
Sisters who were once close grow apart. When one of them dies suddenly, they reach across the void between death and life to come to terms with anger, jealousy, and love.
January 23rd, 2009
by Gary Blackwood
In this alternate history, Joseph Ehrlich and his father create a mind-reading act and start performing on stage. Joseph meets a girl named Cassandra Quinn, a true clairvoyant, who foresees President Lincoln’s assassination. Will they be able to stop it?
January 23rd, 2009
by David Almond
In a small English town, a bullied altar boy, Davie, falls under the spell of a strange new kid, Stephen. Stephen’s creation of a clay monster scares Davie, especially after he finds out that his tormentor is dead.
January 23rd, 2009
by Joseph Delaney
In this first book in The Last Apprentice series, Tom, the 7th son of a 7th son, is sent to apprentice with the Spook, who rids the county of ghosts, ghasts, boggarts, and witches.
January 13th, 2009
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