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Review – Noisy Outlaws, Unfriendly Blobs... The McSweeney's Anthology of Short Stories for Young Adults

By: Michelle White

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster: Book Review of Funny, Inspiring, Children’s Novel

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Joan Hiatt Harlow Profile: A Little Girl's Dream Fulfilled

By: Bryan Jackson

Books For Junior Age Kids: Timeless Mystery Series Preteens Will Love

By: Laura Briggs

Gregory Kemp Interview: Interview With the Author of The Legend of Vinny Whiskers

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Emily and the Silent King, by Irven Keppen: A YA Fantasy Novel Review

By: Maria Luisa Antonaya

Children's Author Talks About Her First Novel: Interview with Janet Ann Collins

By: Mayra Calvani

Book Review – The Black Circle by Patrick Carman: Book Five in The 39 Clues Series Adventure Novels and Competition

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

What is Fanfiction or Fanfic? All About Fanfiction and Where to Find It

By: Rachelle Ward

The Geography of the Chronicles of Narnia: Archenland, Calormen, Ettinsmoor, Underland, and the Eastern Sea

By: Emily Chauviere

The Chronicles of Narnia Story: The Plots of C. S. Lewis’ Famous Children’s Book Series

By: Emily Chauviere

The L. M. Montgomery Short Stories: The Further Adventures of Avonlea

By: Emily Chauviere

Reading Order of the Chronicles of Narnia: In What Order Should C. S. Lewis's Books be Read?

By: Emily Chauviere

The Anne of Green Gables Series: L. M. Montgomery's Imaginative Tale of the Orphan Anne Shirley

By: Emily Chauviere

Four Novels That Deal With Difficult Issues: Novels for Teens About Death, Cancer, Pregnancy and Alzheimers

By: Catherine Owen

Oracles of Delphi Keep by Victoria Laurie: Book Review and Summary of This Young Adult Adventure Novel

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Biography of Canadian Writer Brian Doyle: Author of Books for Kids and Young Adults

By: Liane Tsui

News for Dogs by Lois Duncan: Summary and Book Review of the Sequel to Hotel for Dogs

By: Nicole Skutelnik

The Long Secret Book Review: Louise Fitzhugh's Second Harriet The Spy Book

By: Catherine Jozwik

Curse of the Night Wolf Book Summary & Review: Book 1 in the Barnaby Grimes Series by Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Book Review – Angel Cake by Cathy Cassidy: Fun and Encouraging Novel for Pre-Teen Girls by UK Author

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Best Kids Mystery Books: New & Hot Mystery Novels for Kids and Young Adults

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Book Review – The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mystery and Adventure for Young Readers by Trenton Lee Stewart

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Between Mom and Jo: A Young Adult Novel by Julie Anne Peters

By: Alissa Tallman

Summer Reading Books for Young Adults: First Love and Growing Maturity Mark These Coming of Age Stories

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Between Narnia and His Dark Materials: Similarities and Differences in Popular Children's Fantasy Stories

By: Joshua Benson

Review of Wormhole Pirates on Orbis 3: Computer Games are Deadly in PJ Haarsma’s New Science Fiction Book

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Wrecked: A Young Adult Novel by E. R. Frank

By: Alissa Tallman

Young Adult Writer Excites Readers About Sci Fi: PJ Haarsma Talks About His Science Fiction Book Series The Softwire

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

The Imagination of Neil Gaiman's Coraline: From novel to Stop-Motion Animated Film

By: Daniel Hineline

Interview With YA Author Kimberly K. Jones: Young Adult Writer Reveals Her Inspirations

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Holes -- a Book Review: An Evaluation of Louis Sachar’s Newberry Medal-Winning Novel

By: Jessica Scott

Book Review of Wise Child by Monica Furlong: Fantasy Book that Harry Potter Fans Will Also Enjoy

By: Feature Writer Tamiko Nicholson

Review – A Year in Girl Hell by Meredith Costain: Crushed – Book #1 in a New Young Teen Novel Series

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

A Review of DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie: A Tale of How a Stray Dog Changes the Lives of the People it Meets

By: Leigh Ivey

The Cameron Wolfe Series by Markus Zusak: Three Young Adult Novels by the Acclaimed Author of The Book Thief

By: Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Review of Just One Wish by Janette Rallison: Heartwarming Romantic Comedy Will Leave Readers Laughing and Crying

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Great Books for Boys: A List of Bestselling Adventure and Comedy Stories for Preteen Boys

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Fame, Glory, and Other Things on My To-Do List: West Side Story Takes a Hilarious Turn in This Romantic Comedy

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Fowl Language by D.L. Garfinkle: Supernatural Rubber Chicken

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Neil Gaiman's Young Adult Fiction: Coraline the Book, Graphic Novel, Movie and Video Game

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Harry Potter Program Ideas: Party and Book Club: Enjoy J.K. Rowling's Books and Movies All Over Again

By: Melissa Roberts

Before They Were Famous Series – Caroline Corby: The Early Life of Cleopatra and Boudica for Independent Readers

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Classics of Children's Literature: Beyond Harry Potter: Great Kids’ Books Readers Might not Know

By: Christopher Minster

The Sky's the Limit: Great Series for Boys: The Martin Bridge Series by Jessica Scott Kerrin

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Power of Harry Potter: Jk Rowling and Reading Madness

By: Kathy Schlossmacher

The Importance of the Past in "The Giver": Exploring a World Without Pain, Individuality or Memory

By: Feature Writer Jenna Galley

The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World: Book Review: Nathaniel Philbrick's True Story of Plymouth Colony

By: Lynn Pritchett

The 39 Clues Books and Online Competitions: Collect the Clues and Solve the Puzzle to Win 39 Clues Prizes

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Dragon Books for Young Adults: A List of Dragon Fiction and Non-fiction for Readers Age 9 to 12

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke: Book Review and Summary of the First Book in the Inkheart Series

By: Nicole Skutelnik

A Giant Problem: Book Review: Summary and Review of Book Two in Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles

By: Nicole Skutelnik

The Nixie's Song, Tony Diterlizzi & Holly Black: The First Book in the New Series, Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles

By: Nicole Skutelnik

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau: Book Review and Summary of the First Book in the Ember Series

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox: Eoin Colfer's Latest Book for Teenagers and Young Adults

By: Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

The Diamond of Darkhold: The Fourth Book in Jeanne DuPrau's Ember Series

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery: Literature That Empowers Young Females

By: Julie Ackendorf

Not Just Artemis Fowl, Eoin Colfer: Author of Airman, The Supernaturalist, The Wish List and More

By: Maria Davidson

Multicultural Reading for Young Adults: Fantasy Novels in Non-Western Settings

By: Colin Forsyth

Other Fantasy Books Harry Potter Fans May Enjoy: Recommended Reading for Kids Age 9-12 who Enjoy Books About Wizards

By: Catherine A. Garretson-Bilnoski

The Magic Finger: A Roald Dahl Book for Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Newbery Winner YA Novel Catherine Called Birdy: Karen Cushman's Award Winning Debut Book

By: Jessica Gleason

Fur by Meg Harper: A Review of a Modern Myth for Teenagers

By: Claire Cowling

Sea Princess Azuri: Volume One by Erica Reis

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Race in Louis Sachar's 'Holes': Resolving Racial Issues in Children's Literature

By: Edurne Scott

The Oz books and Theosophy: The Famous Novel Series and Its Religious Overtones

By: Robert O'Connor

Tales of Teenage Pregnancy: Three Young Adult Novels from North America

By: Catherine Owen

Claw of the Dragon: Endless Quest Series Book 1 by Bruce Algozin

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Out of Orbit: Jessica Scott Kerrin: A Martin Bridge Book

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Rider in the Night: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Poison, by Chris Wooding: Dark Fantasy for Young Adults

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Beacon Hill Boys: Teenage Angst in 1970s Seattle

By: Jada Bradley

Shizuko's Daughter: Kyoko Mori Writes About a Mother's Legacy

By: Jada Bradley

In the Serpent’s Coils: Book One in the Hallowmere Series

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The School Stories Revival: The Resurgence of Boarding School Novels in the 1990s

By: Jem Bloomfield

The Girls' Boarding School Story: St. Clare's, Malory Towers, The Chalet School, Trebizon...

By: Jem Bloomfield

The Sausage Situation: Jack Russell, Dog Detective

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Book Review: Saving Jessica: Teenage Love Is Not Always 'Just' Puppy Love

By: Sharon Hendricks

Books for Boys Ages 8-10: Series for Chapter Readers

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Awful Pawful: Jack Russell, Dog Detective

By: Elizabeth Yetter

How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse: The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup the Viking

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Wizard Test: Book for Young Adults

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Rodzina: A Polish Girl Travels on an Orphan Train across the U.S. in 1881.

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

Hugo Cabret: Orphan, Clockmaker, and Thief

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Loon Lake Monster: Solve the Mystery

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Hypno Hamsters: Hot Dog and Bob Series

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Goosebumps: 3 Ghoulish Graphix Tales

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Mariner’s Curse: A Haunting Book by John Lunn

By: Elizabeth Yetter

I, Freddy: The Golden Hamster Saga

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Tree Girl: T. A. Barron

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Abracadabra! Poof! Rabbits Everywhere!

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Seeing Stone: The Spiderwick Chronicles

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Field Guide: Spiderwick Book 1

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Flora Segunda: A Magickal Adventure

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow #1 The Coming Storm

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Shamrocked! Strange Encounters

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Lost Girl: Fortune Tellers Club Book 1

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Onts: Secrets of Dripping Fang

By: Elizabeth Yetter

A Look at Oh No! UFO! Strange Encounters

By: Elizabeth Yetter

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