LONDON INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2005

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Counting In The Garden By Kim Parker

In this gorgeous camouflage book, readers count from 1 to 10, searching among the colorful flowers for various creatures hidden among lush garden scenes. Textile-designer Kim Parker’s work has been featured in Elle, Vogue, Oprah and House & Garden. Ages:3-5 Pages: 32 Orchard Books Pub Date: April 2005

Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy? By Jason Alexander

Is there really a tooth fairy? World-famous actor Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld,” “Pretty Woman,” “Shallow Hal”) weaves a fresh, funny, and magical tale about this age-old question. Ages: 4-8 • Pages: 32 • Orchard Picture Book • Pub Date: 5/05

New York State of Mind By Billy Joel

Billy Joel's evocative lyrics invite readers to tag along as two spirited little dogs experience the energy and excitement of New York City, one of the world's most visited cities. From the "movie stars in their fancy cars" at Radio City Music Hall to Chinatown, from the Empire State Building to a Central Park carriage ride, this colorful portrait of the city's most beloved landmarks is a joyous celebration of a great American city. Ages: 4-8 • Scholastic Press • Pages: 32 • Pub Date: 11/05

Picture Books

Nacho And Lolita By Pam Munoz Ryan

Illustrated by Claudia Rueda Love is blind in this tender friendship story that will melt your heart. This imaginative story by Newbery Award winner for Esperanza Rising Pam Munoz Ryan about two birds who fall in love despite their significant differences will resonate across cultures.

Ages 4-8 • Pages 40 • Scholastic Press • Pub date 10/05

Ella the Elegant Elephant By Carmela & Steven D’Amico

She's younger than Babar, shyer than Lily, and every bit as cute as Olivia. Look out! Here's ELLA! Ella's counting the days until the first day of school ... but not because she's eager to start! On the contrary, as the littlest elephant on Elephant Island, she's terribly nervous about the other kids she'll meet. Ages 4-8 • Pages 48 • Arthur A. Levine Books• Pub date: 9/04

Ella Takes The Cake By Carmela & Steven D’Amico

She’s too little to slice the cakes, and too young to bake the cookies, but Ella wants to be a big help and a cake delivery is the chance to prove her stuff. The D’Amico’s award-winning Ella the Elegant Elephant garnered rave reviews, all proclaiming Ella a “stand-out” (Kirkus) “with vintage-style illustrations evocative of the timeless elegance of Ludwig Bemelmans” (Child). Ages 4-8 • Pages 48 • Arthur A. Levine Books• Pub date 9/05

Once Upon A Cloud By Rob Walker, illustrated by Matt Mahurin

With whimsical, dreamlike illustrations, award-winning artist Matt Mahurin presents the wonder and beauty of clouds and the many forms they take in our imaginations. Ages 4-8 • Pages: 40 • Blue Sky Press • Pub date: 2/05

Dear Mrs. LaRue By Mark Teague

Dear Mrs. LaRue has been a New York Times bestseller for 30 weeks, a BookSense and PW Book of the Year and has sold over 700,000 copies. In this charming tale, a beguiling dog laments his fate at obedience school through a series of hilarious letters home! “All in all, a tail-wagger of a book that will have readers howling with amusement” --Publishers Weekly, July 22, 2002 starred review. Ages: 4-8 Pages: 32 Scholastic Press Pub Date: 9/02

Detective Larue By Mark Teague

Ike LaRue – the devilish dog hero of Mark Teague’s Dear Mrs. LaRue – goes from obedience school dropout to shrewd sleuth in this humorous sequel. When a string of canary burglaries stalls the Snort City Police force's investigation--and reveals their crime-solving ineptitude--Ike flees custody and takes matters into his own paws. Ages: 4-8 Pages: 32 Scholastic Press Pub Date: September 2004

Food for Thought By Joost Elffers & Saxton Freymann

The five concepts every child must learn -- shapes, colors, numbers, ABCs, and opposites -- all in one outrageous book of vivacious veggies and fruits. The authors of HOW ARE YOU PEELING? serve up a cornucopia of concepts in this big book for brilliant babies. Shapes: Is that a carrot, or a triangle? Colors: Watch for peppers in every range of the rainbow. Numbers: A zero-to-ten zoo! ABCs: A full produce section of sculptures acts out the alphabet. And Opposites: You've never seen Up/Down and Big/Little like this before! Ages 0-3 • Pages 64 • Arthur A. Levine • Pub Date 2/05

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Chameleon, Chameleon By Joy Cowley, illustrated by Nic Bishop

This companion to award-winning Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Scholastic, 1999) gives young readers a lizard’s-eye view of the colorful, quirky chameleon with incredible photographs and simple text perfect for little adventurers. Ages 4-8 • Pages 32 • Scholastic Press • Pub Date 4/05

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What’s Going On In There? By Geoffrey Grahn

Window silhouettes of seemingly boring activities belie wacky and unexpected goings-on behind the scenes as each page is turned, proving that nothing is ever quite as ordinary as it seems! Ages: 4-8 Pages: 32 Orchard Books Pub Date March 2005

The Grand Old Tree Written and illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma

DePalma’s nonfiction picture book is The Giving Tree for our time. Simple illustrations made powerful by vivid colors and moving compositions, this graceful book is a subtle and way to explore nature’s cycle of life and renewal with children. Ages 4-8 • Pages 32 • Arthur A. Levine Books • Pub date 11/05

Eating Up Gladys By Margot Zemach

Illustrated by Kaethe Zemach Bossy older sisters beware! Revenge can be a dish best served hot when two young sisters cook up a plan to stew their older sister for dinner—only to find their plans foiled when she gets stuck in the cooking pot! Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Margot Zemach wrote this topsy-turvy tale about her children before she died, and now her daughter Kaethe Zemach completes Margot’s work, creating bright, cheerful illustrations that perfectly capture both the fun and the fury of sibling rivalry. Ages 4-8 • Pages 32 • Arthur A. Levine Books • Pub date: 10/05

If Dogs Were Dinosaurs Written by David Schwartz

Illustrated by James Warhola Mighty math-man David Schwartz's amazing examples of relative size, and James Warhola's hilarious, literal depictions make these mind-bending math concepts crystal clear and tons of fun. If your dog were the size of a dinosaur, his dinner would fill your bedroom! Concise, easy-to-follow back matter provides equations that show readers how to solve these fascinating proportional problems! Ages: 7-10 • Pages 32 • Scholastic Press • Pub Date: 10/05

The Young Hans Christian Andersen By Karen Hesse

Illustrated by Erik Blegvad Passionately rendered by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse, this intimate biography illuminates the fascinating life of one of the world's greatest storytellers, including a childhood that influenced Andersen’s most famous tales. The classic format and Erik Blegvad’s elegant illustrations make this a keepsake book for families and fine book collectors. Ages 7 –10 • Pages 48 • Scholastic Press • Pub date: 10/05

Cats in Krasinsky Square By Karen Hesse

When Karen Hesse came upon a short article about cats out-foxing the Gestapo at the train station in Warsaw during WWII, she couldn't get the story out of her mind. The result is this stirring account of a Jewish girl's involvement in the Resistance. At once terrifying and soulful, this fictional account, borne of meticulous research, is a testament to history and to our passionate will to survive, as only Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse can write it.

Ages 7-10 • Pages: 32 • Scholastic Press • Pub Date: 9/04

Zen Shorts By Jon J Muth

With profoundly evocative images, the award-winning author of Scholastic’s bestselling The Three Questions tells enlightening stories of how a giant panda named Stillwater teaches children simple life lessons of love, patience and virtue. And, Zen Shorts made its debut on last week's Booksense Bestseller list. As you know, making the Booksense list is a very powerful statement as it represents independent bookseller sales & feedback. Ages: 4-8 Pages: 40 pages Scholastic Press Pub Date: March 2005

Jon J Muth Backlist For most of his life, Jon J Muth has been immersed in the arts. Educated – or so he says, “self-taught and still learning” – as a painter, he had his first one-man exhibit when he was just 18 years old. In addition to his award-winning picture books for Scholastic Press, he is also internationally renowned for his comic books and graphic novels.

Math Potatoes: Mind Stretching Brain Food By Greg Tang

Greg Tang is back with his bestselling approach to addition and subtraction: problem solving. By solving challenges that encourage kids to "group" numbers rather than memorize formulas, even the most reluctant math learners are inspired to see math in a whole new way! Ages: 7- 10 • Pages: 40 • Scholastic Press • Pub Date: 7/05

Greg Tang Backlist Greg Tang can credit some odd-looking dominoes for his career as a best-selling children’s book author. While tutoring his daughter’s class in math, Tang noticed that the white dots in the dominoes had marks on them, suggesting that the children were counting the dots one at a time. Instead, Tang taught the class to search for patterns to add and subtract groups of dots when calculating the dominoes’ value and – VOILA! – a new, more visual and creative way of teaching arithmetic and problem-solving was born!

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Dav Pilkey Backlist Dav Pilkey has always had a gift for creating funny stories and pictures. When he was young, he was constantly getting in trouble for making other kids laugh. His popular series Captain Underpants, and Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot continue to make kids laugh today – and they’ve been licensed world-wide with millions of copies in print. Check out these other fantastic titles from favorite Dav Pilkey. Scholastic will soon re-package Pilkey favorites, The Dumb Bunnies in a terrific box set. Whether they're swimming with their umbrellas (so they won't get wet) or watching TV in their pajamas (who knew the TV would fit in there?), these silly rabbits put the dumb in...dumb bunnies! Pilkey spells fun! Ages: 4-8 • Pages TK • Blue Sky Press • Pub Date: 11/05

GUARDIANS OF GA’HOOLE Series By Kathryn Lasky

This classic hero myth, packed with soaring action, high drama and beautiful writing is a sales hit. Books #1-4 have sold over a million copies to date and the entire series has been licensed in France. Guardians of Ga’hoole is so hot that next spring we will publish a three book “prequel” trilogy – Legends of Ga’hoole. Ages 8-12 • Pages 240 • Scholastic Paperbacks • Pub date: trilogy 9/05

AMAZING DAYS OF ABBY HAYES Series By Anne Mazer

Anne Mazer, daughter of mega-talent Norma Fox Mazer, has brought the phenomenally popular journal-entry style of Bridget Jones’ Diary to her insightful look at a young girl trying to figure out her role in her family and her circle of friends. Abby’s journal pages feature line art by teen magazine illustrator Monica Geuse for a uniquely humorous and honest account of ‘tween life. Books available now! Ages: 9-12 Pages 144 Apple Pub Date:

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION

PORTRAITS Series Book #1: Dancing Through the Fire by Kathryn Lasky

Book #2: Girl and Laurel by Anna Kirwan A stroke of genius: historical fiction that brings famous paintings to life: Book #1 focuses on Degas’ ballerinas, and Book #2 features Winslow Homer a là Little Women. Engrossing fiction, a lesson in the times these painters lived in, and a bit of art history – all in one beautiful package! Ages 9-12 • Pages 176 • Scholastic Paperbacks • Pub Date: 10/05

ON THE RUN Series By Gordon Korman

From the author of Scholastic’s best-selling trilogies Island, Everest and Dive, (over 1 million copies sold) comes “The Fugitive” for kids, packed with all the action, adventure and sibling dynamic of “Spy Kids!” A breathless new six-book series! Ages 9-12 Pages: 144 Scholastic Paperbacks Pub date: 4/05

FOUR-MINUTE FORENSIC MYSTERIES Series By Jeremy Brown

Targeting the eager market of young crime & mystery buffs, twenty-five forensic mysteries are packed into each volume of crimes investigated by a quirky CSI team using modern forensic techniques. Each mystery invites budding criminologists to deduce how the investigative team arrived at its conclusions. Two books available now. Ages 9-12 • Pages 96 • Scholastic Paperbacks • Pub date(s) 2 will publish 11/05, 2 more in 5/06

THE BLACK BELT CLUB Series: Book #2: Night on the Mountain of Fear By Dawn Barnes

From the editor of Captain Underpants comes a unique hybrid: a chapter book fully illustrated with graphic panels on every spread. It’s an action-packed, spin-kicking story about four kids who battle evil- and a terrific introduction to the world of graphic novels! Plus live action direct-to-video/DVD planned for release in Fall 2005, an animated television series in the works for 2006, and a feature film! Ages: 7-10 Pages: 112 Blue Sky Press Pub Date: 3/06

Queen Bee

By Chynna Clugston It’s Mean Girls meets T’WITCHES: two girls, separated at birth, each with telekinetic powers that make life combustible when they end up at the same school. Haley is smart, funny, nice, and determined to be super-popular in her new middle-school. . . if she can control that problematic little secret power of hers. Enter another new seventh grader, Alexa. She's smart-alecky, definitely not nice, and she's got the power, too. She can move things with her mind and does, never missing a chance to embarrass someone in the classroom, cafeteria, or gym--especially Haley. When the two girls meet, there's literally a tornado. From the talented creator of best-selling comics Blue Monday and Scooter Girl, comes a super-power graphic novel about the middle-school social hive where only one girl can be the Queen Bee! Ages: 9-12 • 112 pages • Graphix • Pub Date: 09/05

WHEN GUINEA PIGS FLY Series By James Proimos and Andy Rheingold

Television rights have been optioned by Nickelodeon! Subversive humor and roguish artwork make this quirky urban animal adventure about a couple of guinea pigs lost in Central Park laugh-out-loud funny. Watch for their second crazy adventure: When Guinea Pigs Explode. Ages: 7-10 Pages: 116 Cartwheel Books Pub Date: August 2005

FLY GUY Series By Tedd Arnold

From bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold, creator of Parts and Green Wilma, comes the hilarious 4-book series FLY GUY! One's a little guy, and one's a little fly. When they meet it's the beginning of a wacky -- but beautiful – friendship. This easy-reader is a little gross, very silly, and loads of fun. Two books available now. Ages 4-8 • Pages 32 • Cartwheel • Pub Date: 9/05

I, FREDDY Series By Dietlof Reiche

The monotonous treadmill life at the pet store is not one that Freddy cares for. After enduring countless indignities in order to get himself adopted, he ultimately teaches himself to read and write and then pens this witting and heartwarming autobiography about his journey to self-improvement. Ages: 8-12 • Pages: 208 • Scholastic Press • First title pub date: 5/2003

Plastic Angel By Nerissa Nields

A moving, funny first novel about friendship, music and being true to who you are – even if it means disappointing your parents and everyone around you – from acclaimed singer/songwriter Nerissa Nields. Ages 9-12 • Pages 240 • Orchard Books • Pub Date 6/05

Nobody Was Here: 7th Grade in the Life of Me, Penelope By Alison Pollet

It's 1981, and nothing is going right in Penelope's life. She has just started seventh grade at Elston Prep, and she and her best friend Stacey aren't getting along. At home, things are no better: there's a new mother's helper to contend with. Penelope's little brother Nathaniel won't leave her alone, And when her parents are at home--which is rare--all they do is fight. PW said: “Pollet gets all the details right… a full-bodied and compassionate work.” Ages: 9-12 • Pages 224 • Orchard Books • Pub Date: 7/04

Pity Party: 8th Grade In the Life of Me, Cass By Alison Pollet

Why are there so many books about orphans? Cass Levin wants to know. Huckleberry Finn, Oliver Twist, Jane Eyre -- orphan, orphan, orphan! Just like Cass. The sequel to Alison Pollet's brilliant debut, Nobody Was Here, follows quick-witted Cass Levin, through the rugged terrain of 8th grade at New York City's Elston Prep. Ages: 9-12 • Pages 160 • Orchard Books • Pub Date: 7/05

GETTING TO KNOW THE WORLD’S GREATEST ARTISTS Series By Mike Venezia

Definitive and entertaining biographies of world-famous artists for young readers. Author/artist Mike Venezia provides cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the masters' artwork. Scholastic has sold more than two million copies of these books; over 45 titles available now. Ages: 9-12 • Pages: 32 • Grolier • Pub date: Various

GETTING TO KNOW THE WORLD’S GREATEST COMPOSERS

Series By Mike Venezia

The author/illustrator of the highly successful Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series lends his creative talents to another fun, informative series, this one featuring world-famous composers. Venezia's clever mix of historical photos, his own tongue-in-cheek cartoon illustrations, and factual biographical text combine to present memorable composites of the composers. 14 titles available now.

Ages: 9-12 • Pages: 32 • Grolier • Pub date: Various

Millicent Min, Girl Genius By Lisa Yee

Who would have thought being smart could be so hard? And so funny? More than 200,000 copies sold to date and heaps of awards and accolades like “This energetic first novel offers a heartfelt story full on wit. (Publisher’s Weekly) and readers will feel smarter for having read it” (Horn Book) makes Millie a must-have! Ages : 9-12 • 256 pages • Arthur A. Levine Books • Pub Date 9/04

Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time By Lisa Yee

Stanford Wong is in big trouble--or as he would spell it, "trubble"--in this wry, other-side-of-the-story companion to Yee’s award-winning Millicent Min, Girl Genius. This book gives us a perspective on that summer from Millicent's nemesis, jock Stanford Wong...who has a lot more heart, depth, and complexity than anyone thinks--including Stanford himself!

Ages : 9-12 • 256 pages • Arthur A. Levine Books • Pub Date 10/05

Becoming Naomi Leon By Pam Munoz Ryan

A Booklist Notable Book for 2005, the selection committee captured the blithe spirit of Ryan’s novel most concisely: “Ryan presents an endearing, unforgettable character in Naomi Soledad León Outlaw, who faces many challenges with courage and conviction. A book filled with humor and poignancy.” Ages: 9-12 • Pages: 246 • Scholastic Press • Pub date: 9/04

Legend Of The Wandering King By Laura Gallego Garcia, translated from the Spanish by Dan Bellm

Originally published in Spanish by Ediciones SM (and by ______) this a magical fantasy is inspired by the story of a real king of pre-Muslim Arabia. Legend is a meditation on destiny, and an utterly thrilling adventure — complete with Djinns, outlaws, romance, and an enchanted carpet. A prince with more power than heart ... a poet who may be mad ... and a carpet containing all of human history, combine in this brilliant new fantasy by the J.K. Rowling of Spain. Ages: 9-12 Pages: 192 Arthur A. Levine Books Pub Date: August 2005

Deliver Us From Normal By Kate Klise

Growing up different in a town called Normal is anything but easy. Quirky twists and unexpected incidents lead a family out of Normal and straight into true adventure in this fresh novel from award-winning Klise (Regarding the Fountain, Harper Trophy, 1999). A humorous and heartbreaking novel about growing up in a large family, by an author who brings a fresh new voice to the Scholastic Press list. Ages: 9-12 • Pages: 240 • Scholastic Press • Pub Date: 3/05

Young Santa By Dan Greenberg

Before the big belly, rosy cheeks, and long white beard, Santa Claus was a normal teenager -- living a not-so-normal life! Even as a kid, Santa was full of good cheer. But where did he get that suit? And those reindeer? And why did a boy from the North Pole start delivering presents to children all around the world? The answers are in this book -- and they aren't what you'd expect!

Ages: all ages • Pages: 96 • Apple • Pub Date: 10/05

ROYAL DIARIES Series Each stunning and meticulously researched book is written by an award-winning writer and focuses on a period of time in the subject’s early life. The end of each journal-style book includes an epilogue that describes the Royal’s early life – with historical notes including maps, drawings, costumes, jewelry and food – authentic details of the time! More than 10 million copies in print! Ages: 9-14 Pages 208 Scholastic Press Pub date: various

LIFE AND TIMES Series Scholastic’s Royal Diaries brand (more than 10 million copies in print) leaps into ancient times full of action, adventure and glory with this series. With the recent success of movies such as “Troy”, “Gladiator” and “Alexander” as well as the recent Olympics in Athens, make THE LIFE AND TIMES series right on the money – and right on time!

Ages 9-12 • Pages:176 • Scholastic Inc. Pub date: Available now

Walter Dean Myers Backlist Born in West Virginia and raised in Harlem, NY, Walter Dean Myers has become an icon in American young adult literature –the recipient of many awards, including several Coretta Scott King Awards, two Newbery Honors and the Michael Printz Award. Having collaborated with his son Christopher on the Caldecott Honor book, Harlem, he plans to work with his son on other works. Walter Dean Myers is not yet published in the UK.

Read and Learn Bible By American Bible Society

Uniquely designed to help kids learn to read while participating in faith-building family moments, Scholastic’s READ AND LEARN BIBLE features stories from the Old and New Testament, including Genesis, Noah and the Flood, Exodus, The Nativity, Queen Esther, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, and much more. Color call-outs in the text invite little readers to delve deeper into the meaning of traditional story lines by relating passages to present-day events.

Ages: 4 – 8 •Pages: 544 • Scholastic Inc. • Pub Date: 10/05

LEGO Scholastic’s powerhouse publishing partnership with Lego is the team to join! First books for boys ages 7 – 12 linked to world imagined by Lego’s bestselling BIONICLE toys. Then books for younger boys ages 5 - 10 featuring a futuristic medieval society called KNIGHTS KINGDOM, and now books linked to the CLIKITS line of toys for girls ages 6 – 10 hit the sweetest spot in the ‘tween market!

Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie By Jordan Sonnenblick

Salted with humor and peppered with devastating realities, DRUMS, GIRLS, AND DANGEROUS PIE is a year in the life of a boy and a family in crisis. Already an Autumn 2004 Book Sense Children’s Pick, now nominated for an ALA 2005 Best Books for Young Adults Award, Frank (Angela’s Ashes) McCourt has hailed it as "a brave book . . . Jordan Sonnenblick carries it off with such charm and élan, you forget for a moment your heart is breaking." Ages 12 and up • 208 pages • Scholastic Press • Pub Date 9/05

Heavy Metal And You By Chris Krovatin

It's Gossip Girl for boys: If Nick Hornby had a metalhead little brother, he'd write a book as clever, music-drenched, and observationally direct as this rock-solid debut. Faced to choose between the girl he loves and his friends, a music-obsessed teen strikes some very loud chords about life, love, sex, and friendship. Readers will relish the spot-on up-to-the-minute music references--you don't need to love heavy metal music to love the latest YA novel from Scholastic's PUSH imprint!

Ages: 12 and up • 192 pages • Scholastic Paperbacks/PUSH •Pub date: 06/05

Absolutely, Positively Not By David LaRochelle

Steven's a 16-year-old boy with two obsessions: sex and getting his driving license. The problem is, Steven's not thinking girls when he's thinking sex. Could he be -- don't say it -- gay? Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 224 • Arthur A. Levine Books • Pub date: 6/05

Oh Baby! By Randi Reisfeld and HB Gilmour

Two best friends, Two sizzling cities. One unforgettable summer. A fun and sexy Young Adult romp about two teenage nannies who spend the summer working on opposite coasts. Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 224 • Scholastic Paperbacks • Pub date: 6/05

YOUNG ADULT FICTION

South Beach By Aimee Friedman

Spring break. South beach. 'Nuff said. On a trip to a place where anything can happen -- and does -- two ex-best friends discover that a chance encounter can lead to the chance of a lifetime.

Ages: 15 and up • Pages: 336 • Point • Pub Date 3/05

Summer Boys By Hailey Abbott

It's summer. It's hot. And it's time to hook up. Girl cousins Ella, Beth, and Jamie are at their family's beach house, and they're gearing up for the wildest time of their lives. Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 224 • POINT • Pub date: 6/04

Summer Boys 2: Next Summer By Hailey Abbott

It's summertime again! Come back for a second helping of hook-ups, crushes, and dating drama in this fresh, sizzling follow-up to Hailey Abbot’s smash debut Summer Boys! Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 224 • POINT • Pub date: 6/05

Johnny Hazzard By Eddie de Olivera

Take one Texan adolescent. Move him to London for a summer. Mix in a thirst for experience and a mysterious older girl. The result? Eddie de Oliveira’s fantastic hardcover debut from Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 352 • PUSH • Pub date: 8/05

Lucky By Eddie de Olivera

In the tradition of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, this clever first novel about love, sex, and everything in between is packed with the frank Brit humor teens love. Sam is a teen boy who’s attracted to both boys and girls. Then he meets Toby, another boy who also likes both boys and girls. Are they destined to be just friends, more than friends, or less than friends? And what happens if they are attracted to the same girl? Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 176 • PUSH • Pub date: 1/04

Never Mind the Goldbergs By Matthue Roth

The greatest Hollywood punk-rock Orthodox Jew chick story EVER TOLD! Cultures collide in this fresh and funny story reminiscent of Tanuja Desai Hidier’s Scholastic bestseller Born Confused. Ages 12 and up • Pages: 240 • PUSH • Pub date: 2/05

Birdwing By Rafe Martin

Once upon a time, a girl rescued her seven brothers from a spell that had turned them into swans. But one boy, Ardwin, was left with the scar of the spell's last gasp: one of his arms remained a wing. While Ardwin yearned to find a place in his father's kingdom, the wing whispered to him of open sky and rushing wind. Ardwin sets out to discover who he is: bird or boy, crippled or sound, cursed or blessed.

Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 288 Arthur A. Levine Books Pub date: 10/05

A Russian Soldier By Josef Holub, translated from the German by Michael Hoffman

Adam is a farmhand whose master abandons him to the recruiters from Napoleon’s Grande Armée, gathering strength for its campaign against Russia. The sadistic sergeant in charge of the lowliest recruits makes Adam’s live a living hell, but when an aristocratic young lieutenant requisitions him as his personal valet, Adam’s life takes a turn for the better. Ultimately, the war that introduces Adam to so many terrible things also gives him his first taste of true friendship, even love, against overwhelming odds. Originally published in Germany by Oetinger. Ages: 12 and up Pages: 192 Arthur A. Levine Books Pub Date10/05

Sid Hite Backlist

“What story will you tell with your life?” In this jewel of a novel, Sid Hite addresses the question in The King of Slippery Falls, his most commanding and resplendent performance yet. The author of several critically acclaimed novels, Sid Hite is known for his folksy and fantastical tales, his humor and warmth and a philosophical flavor to many of his stories. Ages: 12 and up • Pages: 2-8 • Scholastic Press • Pub date: 5/04

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Starfall By Michael Cadnum

From acclaimed author Michael Cadnum comes a timeless story about parents, children, love and ambition. Starfall: Phaeton and the Chariot of the Sun is the first novel in a planned series of three that are based on the tales from Ovid’s The Metamorphoses. Ages 12 and up Pages: 128 Orchard Books Pub date: 7/04

Michael Cadnum Backlist Michael Cadnum’s novels are not only about young people but “are about adults, too” he says. “It is usually a testing time in family life, with the adults at critical stages in their careers, and teenagers to raise.” Cadnum was 41 when his first young adult novel was published in 1990. Many more have come from his pen since, and all feature his precise and lyrical use of language – something teachers greatly appreciate. With these four titles, readers will be brought into Cadnum’s fully-realized worlds of fantasy and adventure.

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Shadow Life: A Portrait of Anne Frank and Her Family

By Barry Denenberg Denenberg blends historical fact with creative nonfiction to create an innovative look at the enduring story of the Franks, including an imagined diary of sister Margot. April 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of Anne Frank’s death. Licensed in France to Flammarion. Ages: 12 and up • Pages 240 • Scholastic Press• Pub date 3/05

Hitler Youth By Susan Campbell Bartoletti

By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5 million children belonged to the Hitler Youth. Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores how Hitler gained the loyalty, trust, and passion of so many of Germany's young people. Her research includes telling interviews with surviving Hitler Youth members. Ages: 12 and up • Pages 176 • Scholastic Reference • Pub date: 4/05