THE PENDERWICKS by Jeanne Birdsall.  This first book about the Penderwick sisters is a lively romp of a read for anyone from a strong 10-year-old reader to a 15-year-old who loves a good story. Join Rosalind, Skye, Jane, Batty and their new friend Jeffrey as they have one adventure after another on their summer vacation in Arundel, Maine. Written in a style reminiscent of so many children’s classics, everyone is the hero of one escapade or another. You won’t want to wait to read the next exciting tale of the Penderwick sisters – coming summer 2008!

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GUYS WRITE FOR GUYS READ edited by Jon Scieszka Age 13-18 Over 90 male authors and illustrators have come together to contribute to this anthology aimed at getting more guys to read. Each selection is a page or two – just enough to give the reader a taste of each style of writing and illustrating each contributor brings to the table. Adventure, fantasy, humor, cartoons, horror, science fiction, growing up, families, friendships, relationships – a little bit of everything is touched upon. If you don’t like something, flip the page to the next story. I guarantee, whoever you are, you will find a story that appeals to you. Go on, read it. I dare you.

ELISSA’S QUEST by Erica Verrillo    Local Author! Age 9-13.  The first book in an exciting new trilogy! Elissa knows she’s different. Not only is she the only person in the village who doesn’t belong to one of the village families, she has a magical Gift – she can speak to animals. Her life is simple, until a stranger comes to her village and takes her away with him. Soon Elissa’s world is turned upside down as she embarks on a quest with her best friend, Gertrude (a donkey!), to find out the truth about her family and who she really is. Read book #1 before Elissa’s Odyssey, book #2, is released this summer 2008! -Rebecca

LULU ATLANTIS AND THE QUEST FOR TRUE BLUE LOVE by Patricia Martin. New this year! Age 8-13.  There's an invader in Lulu's house. It cries and spits up and takes up all of Mother's time. What's a girl to do? Go on a quest, of course! A quest for true blue love - the love that will transcend age, species, and even new little brothers. Meet a hilarious and unlikely cast of characters in Lulu's best friend Harry (a top hat-wearing Daddy Longlegs spider), a frog prince (or maybe he's just a toad), a gangster skunk who likes yogurt, a fancy prissy cat, and many more as we follow Lulu through four different stories on her quest for true blue love. -Rebecca