The 4th Tiffany Aching book, I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett, is to be released in the US on September 28, 2010. September 2 for British fans.

I noticed at the library that Frank Beddor’s 3rd book of The Looking Glass Wars: Arch Enemy is out. Since October 2009.

This month’s selection is a new book by an award-winning author. It is a strong historical fiction novel which has the feel of a real journal. Anecdotes and emotion conveyed are what singles out this coming of age/historical fiction story.

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This month’s selection is another oldie that I happened to see at the library. Old, but this is the first time I’ve seen it. Text and  illustrations are both unique and wonderful. Copyright page showed an earlier version of the poem, so I don’t know if there were other illustrations previously.

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This is the newest addition to YA Horizons (the purpose being to encourage more thoughtful reading). It is a short, intense story dealing with racism and religion.  A good candidate for discussion groups or maybe a jump-start for personal thought or writing.

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I’ve been looking at this one for a while on the library’s shelf. I love the name, and I enjoyed Alchemy by Mahy. It’s different than I expected, a mishmash of ideas.  It’s lighter weight, which I really needed to break up the heavier things I’ve been reading lately.

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Considering the number of books on ALA lists, I was surprised to find this one isn’t on them. There are emotionally explosive moments, but also touching moments. I thought the subject was handled well, and I like that it feels like real family moments.

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Wilson’s first novel is a great survivalist adventure mixed with history and mystery. I like the split story, above and below ground, but Tom’s story is the best part. That, and the dog that links them both. It is a well balanced story – humorous, creative, with anticipation running high.

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After reading When You Reach Me, I had to read Rebecca Stead’s first book. It was delightful. A Knock Your Socks Off selection. I love her plot twists, and I actually enjoyed the going back and forth between worlds.

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I want to include two books for the Picture Book of the Month this time.
They are by the same author and illustrator, Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi
Kitamura, and even have a similar character. The books are both based on
a boy’s imagination in dealing with negative feelings. In the Attic is the solution to boredom. Angry Arthur is about coping with anger. The imagination and illustrations are fabulous. A little like a Japanese version of David Wiesner.

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One of the best books in The Wheel of Time series, if only because so much is happening. Still a period of build up to the end. Many loose ends to tie together. The next book was intended to be the last, though now lengthened to three. Incredible. Has got to be my favorite series. The very best of fantasy. Am considering buying the books now, so that I can go back and read leisurely. The library doesn’t give enough time for 800 page books!

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