Peachtree's YA Catalog - Spring 2010

Peachtree Publishers Atalnta, GA (404) 876-8761 www.peachtree-online.com

Teen Ages 10 - 16

1Books Books 4

Out of the Blue by S. L. RottmanHC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-499-0 / 1-56145-499-0Ages 12-16 / October / Rights: World

As an Air Force brat, moves were second nature to me. This was my seventh move in fifteen years, and I knew the drill—usually it was no big deal.

But this one was different.

Stu and his mom are heading to Minot, North Dakota, where she will assume command of the Air Force base there. But this time it will be just the two of them. Stu’s brother is away at college, and their father has abruptly decided to move to Nevada.

With his family scattered and his mother preoccupied with military duties, Stu finds himself on his own and adrift inthis new environment, caught between a respect for the regimented life of the military and an aching desire for independence and freedom. As he struggles to find his way, he is pulled into his neighbors’ dysfunctional family drama and becomes an unwitting participant. When tragedy finally strikes, Stu must come to terms with his own culpability.

Once again, award-winning author S. L. Rottman has crafted an absorbing young adult novel that powerfully depicts the emotional turbulence of teenage life and the difficulty of negotiating complex human relationships.

S. L. ROTTMAN is a former teacher and the author of several young adult novels. A graduate of Colorado State University and a member of a military family, Rottman currently resides in Orlando. Visit Rottman’s website at www.slrottman.net

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2Books Books 4

Shadow of a Doubt by S. L. RottmanHC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-297.0/ 1-56145-291-2PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-354-2 / 1-56145-354-4Ages 12-16 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * Lexile * F&P

When his brother ran away from home, Shadow stopped depending on other people. But now Daniel is back—and accused of murder.

For fifteen-year-old Shadow Thompson, life ended seven years earlier-the night his older brother Daniel ran away from home, taking not only Shadow’s piggy bank but also his trust. That’s when Shadow turned inward, relying only on himself. But now Daniel is back.

Shadow’s anger at his brother, his parents’ struggles to cope with the sudden return of their son, and Daniel’s own feelings of guilt create an emotional undertow that threatens to consume the family once again. But as Shadow begins to open up to new friends, he slowly learns to trust and finally, to forgive. Now the Thompsons may get a second chance at being a family.

Award-winning author S.L. Rottman once again crafts a powerful story that depicts the complexity of human relationships within the framework of a troubled adolescent’s struggles to make sense of the people and the world around him.

“A thought-provoking novel that highlights the difficulties and rewards of second chances and new beginnings.” —Booklist

“Rottman has a history of creating male characters that are dead-on, and Shadow is no exception. His struggle to be recognized as a unique person is something every teenager goes through, and the added stress of his brother’s return exacerbates the situation. The unusual plot gives the book its strength and appeal, and the realistic ending adds to its credibility and message.” —School Library Journal

“...a convincing portrayal of a boy coming of age through traumas not of his own making, and it underscores the power of a family to forgive.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

* 2005 IRA Young Adults’ Choices List * 2008 YALSA Popular Paperbacks * 2004 New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age


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3Books Books 4

Hero by S. L. RottmanHC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-499-0 / 1-56145-499-0PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-427-3 / 1-56145-427-3Ages 12-16 / Rights: World except FranceAR * RC * LexileTeacher’s Guide

Befriended by a World War II veteran, Sean begins his transformation from a lost adolescent to a confident, hopeful young adult.

Heroes are hard to find, especially for Sean, an angry and confused fifteen-year-old who has never had it easy. He’s estranged from his father and abused by his mother—Sean feels he has nowhere to turn. Suspended from school and with a mounting police record, he is one step away from serious trouble.

Sentenced to community service for violating curfew, Sean is sent to Mr. Hassler’s farm, where he’s forced to confront his fears and take charge of his own life. When Sean is faced with a dangerous situation that tests his true character, he learns just what it means to be a hero.

In an age where it seems that few heroes exist, S. L. Rottman has written a compelling and realistic portrayal of the conflicts that drive a young man toward his destiny.

“HERO had me laughing out loud on page three and nearly crying several times thereafter. Hero will have broad YA appeal because it cuts to the heart of issues about self-esteem, relationships, responsibility, and heroes. A heart-wrenching tale. Buy it.” —VOYA

“Rottman makes a promising debut with this YA novel about an abused teenager who gradually comes to trust another human being.... The book concludes credibly—there are no easy answers. Sean has discovered the heroism in everyday acts of courage—and his message is a powerful one for adolescents.” —Publishers Weekly

* 1999 YALSA Best Book for Young Adults * 1998 New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age







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4Books Books 4

Rough Waters by S. L. RottmanHC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-172-2 / 1-56145-172-XAges 12-16 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * Lexile * F&PTeacher’s Guide

A crisis on the river may save Scott and Gregg from losing the only family they have left.

When their parents are killed in a car accident, Scott and his brother Gregg are sent to live with an uncle they never knew they had. Hurt, angry, and confused, they leave a comfortable life in the California suburbs and head to the remote Colorado Rockies, where their uncle runs a white-water rafting company. Forced to confront his loss and face an uncertain future, Scott is determined to make the best of a difficult situation. But his brother Gregg, burying his grief deep inside, begins to drift away from the only family he has left.

As the brothers become acquainted with the power and unpredictability of the river and begin to learn the skills of maneuvering the rapids, they discover that it is harder than they ever dreamed to master the art of survival—both on and off the water.

“Reminiscent of Gary Paulsen’s HATCHET... this quick-paced adventure will be enjoyed by ‘river rats’ and those interested in the outdoors.” —VOYA

“With the thrill of the rapids, realistic family dynamics, a little romance, and likable characters, this book is a great read.” —School Library Journal

* 1999 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers * 2000 IRA Young Adults’ Choices * 1999 New York Public Libraries Books for the Teen Age







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5Books Books 4

The Real Question by Adrian FogelinHC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-383-2 / 1-56145-383-8PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-501-0 / 1-56145-501-6Ages 12-16 / Rights: WorldAR * F&P

How can you hold on to a world that is spinning out of your control?

For Fisher Brown, bearing the responsibility for the well-being and happiness of the people around him is a heavy burden to shoulder.

Fisher used to be an underachiever at school. But that was before his mother’s sudden departure a few years earlier. Now he is at the top of his high school class, “the A man.” It’s a challenging role, and one he has doubts about. But as long as Fisher single-mindedly prepares for college and practices for the SATs, his father is happy. Then there is Dez, his best friend, who shifts her own considerable burdens marked by a troubled home life, on to Fisher.

So when Fisher meets Lonnie Traynor, whose rootless, carefree existence is so markedly different from his own, he is drawn to him. Lonnie tricks him into accompanying him on a weekend outing that turns into an extended road trip. But Lonnie’s footloose ways reveal a troubled man with a long history of letting down the people he loves. As Fisher becomes an unwitting participant in Lonnie’s hapless adventure, he begins to rethink what it means to be responsible for other people. In the end Fisher finds his way home as well as a way to redefine his own complex relationships—with Dez, with his father, and with the mother who disappeared.

Award-winning author Adrian Fogelin once again offers readers an emotionally charged story featuring a sympathetic adolescent trying to make sense of the people and world around him.

“A short, satisfying lesson in caring.”—School Library Journal

“Fogelin delivers another smart tale...Fisher’s delightfully telegraphed epiphanies, the funny, harrowing road trip, and a satisfying showdown with Dad yield a novel that may well appeal to teens of both sexes.” —Publishers Weekly

“This amazing title is a perfect ‘guy book’, and should be required reading for every teen, male or female, who feels the weight of a parent’s expectations but cannot quite figure out what to do about it.” —VOYA

* Gold Medal, 2006 Florida Book Awards* Master List, 2009-10 Volunteer State Book Awards* 2007 Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List

ADRIAN FOGELIN is the author of six acclaimed books for young readers. She lives in Florida. Visit her website at www.adrianfogelin.com

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Books Books 4Yes, I Know the Monkey Man by Dori Hillestad ButlerHC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-479-2/ 1-56145-479-6Ages 10-14 / Rights: World

What happens when everything you thought was true about your life turns out to be a lie?

Thirteen-year-old T.J. always believed that her twin sister and her mother were dead—because that’s what her father had told her. But Mom and Sam are very much alive. And now they want T.J. to be part of their family.

Life with Joe, her troubled but well-intentioned father, is all T.J. has ever known. Joe’s erratic lifestyle has meant lying to social workers and searching through garbage cans for food. But T.J. loves him and the grandmother who has provided stability in her life.

When T.J. reluctantly visits her mom and Sam for the first time, she is stunned by how similar she is to her twin sister in many ways, even though their lives have been very different. But while she is drawn to her new family, she is also wary of becoming attached to them and hurting her father’s feelings. When Joe suffers a debilitating accident and tries to ensnare T.J. in another web of lies, however, her loyalties are finally tested. Now she must confront the truth about her family, even if it hurts the people she loves.

In this thought-provoking sequel to the popular DO YOU KNOW THE MONKEY MAN?, author Dori Hillestad Butler has created a highly readable, complex portrait of a family in crisis. Her skillful portrayal of T. J., a conflicted adolescent struggling with her identity and reacting to family pressures, will resonate with readers.

DORI HILLESTAD BUTLER is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction for young readers and the children’s book review columnist for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. She lives in Iowa. Visit her website at www.kidswriter.com




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Books Books 4Do You Know the Monkey Man? by Dori Hillestad ButlerHC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-340-5 / 1-56145-340-4Ages 10-14 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * Lexile * F&P

Samantha sets out to find her father and discover what really happened the day her twin sister drowned.

For thirteen-year-old Samantha, life consists of too many unanswered questions. Why has her father not tried to contact her all these years? How could he have allowed her twin sister to drown in Clearwater Quarry when they were only toddlers? And how can Samantha’s mother expect her to accept some man she hardly knows as her new father? Samantha already has a father out there. Somewhere.

A fateful decision sets into motion a chain of events and confrontations that will change Samantha’s and her family’s lives forever. As she sets out to find her father and discover what really happened the day her sister was presumed drowned, she uncovers painful secrets that threaten to destroy her family all over again.

Readers will be drawn into Dori Butler’s dramatic, suspenseful, and sensitive story of one family’s crisis unwittingly brought on by an adolescent girl’s search for the truth.

“...middle-graders looking for a simple mystery will be pleased, and the story may inspire them to think about the concepts of identity and family that are threaded through the story.” —Booklist

* 2005 Bank Street College of Education Teen Book List* Scholastic Book Club selection

DORI HILLESTAD BUTLER is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction for young readers and the children’s book review columnist for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. She lives in Iowa. Visit her website at www.kidswriter.com




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Pepperland by Mark DelaneyHC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-317-7 / 1-56145-317-XPB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-402-0 / 1-56145-403-6Ages 12-16 / Rights: World, except KoreaAR * RC * Lexile * F&P

Strong characters, complex relationships, and believable dialogue combine to create an unforgettable story of loss and redemption.

Star is sixteen when her mother dies of breast cancer. She’s angry that her mother has left her, and nothing seems to make her feel better: Not talking to her shrink. Not playing rock music with her best friend Dooley. Not even listening to her mother’s old familiar Beatles albums.

It is not until Star finds an unsent letter addressed to John Lennon and a broken-down vintage Gibson guitar that she begins to find a way out of her grief…and maybe even a way to take care of some unfinished business left by her mother.

Written with compassion, Mark Delaney’s new novel offers a realistic and poignant look at a difficult period in a teenager’s life.

“Delaney’s book will resonate with readers long after they put it down... Star’s pain and healing sends a strong message, and Delaney is the perfect conduit.” —VOYA

“Delaney’s sensitive style and his development of realistic, multidimensional lead characters combine to create an absorbing story set in the early ‘80s... The author shows how a love of art can help one cope with difficulties as he deftly balances the dual themes of dealing with tragic loss and with being different.” —School Library Journal

“...a quiet, moving story about a smart, capable teen learning to cope with a parent’s death.” —Booklist

* 2005 Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List * 2004 Young Adult Top Forty (PA)* 2005 Keystone State Reading Association Young Adult Book Award* Nominee, 2005 YALSA Teen's Top Ten * Nominee, 2005 YALSA Best Books for Young Adults * Nominee, 2005 KSRA Young Adult Book Award

MARK DELANEY earned a masters degree in comparative literature from the University of California at Irvine. A former bookstore owner, he now teaches high school and lives in Tennessee.

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My Life and Death by Alexandra Canarsieby Susan Heyboer O’KeefeHC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-264-4 / 1-56145-264-5PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-387-0 / 1-56145-387-0Ages 12-16 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * Lexile * F&PTeacher’s Guide

A troubled adolescent girl rediscovers meaning in her own life as she investigates the complex circumstances behind a young boy’s unexpected death

Everything in fourteen-year-old Allie Canarsie’s life has gone wrong. The new town, Nickel Park, where she has moved with her mother is a big disappointment. The rented trailer where they live now is cramped and depressing. School is a place to waste time and get in trouble, and friends are nonexistent. Worst of all, she has not heard from her father since he walked out on the family.

Feeling cut off from those around her, Allie finds herself drawn to the funerals of strangers. Here among the black-clad, sad-eyed anonymous mourners she feels a sense of belonging. But Allie’s strange new hobby takes an ominous turn when she becomes preoccupied with the death—and former life—of an adolescent boy named Jimmy Muller. Soon she becomes entangled in the lives of people she has never before known, including Jimmy’s best friend Dennis and Mr. Muller, the dead boy’s father. Allie’s determi-nation to prove that Jimmy’s death was no accident sets into a motion a chain of events that forever alters her own life, as well as the lives of those around her. As she solves the troubling puzzle of Jimmy’s death, she finds some surprising answers to questions in her own life.

In this provocative and affecting novel for young adults, author Susan Heyboer O’Keefe gives voice to adolescent expressions of isolation and confusion that will resonate with young readers.

“The unexpected twists and turns of the plot as she finds out what home and family really are make this coming-of-age novel a strong first offering for young adults.” —School Library Journal

“The most remarkable aspect of this novel is Allie’s voice. Her character rings clear as a teenager who covers up her hurt and bewilderment with sarcasm and a stony façade of disinterest.” —VOYA

“...Allie’s great voice and smart characters are a winning combination.” —The Horn Book Guide

* 2003-2004 TAYSHAS High School Reading List (TX) * Nominee, 2007 Young Readers' Award (AZ)

SUSAN HEYBOER O’KEEFE is a freelance editor, and the author of more than a dozen books for children, including ONE HUNGRY MONSTER, A BUG FROM AUNT TILLIE, GOOD NIGHT, GOD BLESS, and LOVE ME, LOVE YOU. She lives in New Jersey.



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Head Above Water by S. L. RottmanHC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-185-2 / 1-56145-185-1PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-238-5 / 1-56145-238-6Ages 12-16 / Rights: WorldTeacher’s Guide

Skye struggles to balance many challenges, including caring for her brother with Down syndrome and dealing with her boyfriend’s aggressive advances.

Skye has a lot on her plate. Her mother has held down two jobs to support the family since Skye’s father left years ago, so Skye has the primary responsibility of caring for her older brother Sunny, who has Down syndrome.

Skye’s relationship with her brother constantly challenges and sometimes frustrates her. All the while, Skye is trying to maintain her 3.5 GPA, and she is training intensely to qualify for the state championships as a member of the high school swim team, in hopes of earning a college scholarship. She is also struggling to come to terms with her feelings for her boyfriend, who wants more from her than she is ready to give.

As Skye attempts to face these challenges, she grows up and gains new perspective into what is truly important in her life.

“This is an involving and often suspenseful read.” —Kliatt

“...through it all, Skye remains a sympathetic, multidimensional character whose emotional growth is compelling and believable.” —Booklist

* 2000 ALA Best Book for Young Adults * 2008 YALSA Popular Paperbacks

S. L. ROTTMAN is a former teacher and the author of several young adult novels. A graduate of Colorado StateUniversity and a member of a military family, Rottman currently resides in Orlando. Visit Rottman’s website at www.slrottman.net






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Charlie’s Story by Maeve FrielPB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-315-3 / 1-56145-315-3Ages 12-16 / Rights: U.S. and Canada OnlyAR * F&P

In this riveting tale about bullying, Charlie learns that her individuality is also her strength, and that she holds the power to change her destiny.

Abandoned by her mother at Victoria Station in London when she was only four, Charlotte “Charlie” Collins was sent to live with her father in Dublin. Now fourteen, Charlie struggles to come to terms with the reasons for her mother’s desertion, her father’s silence, and the cruelty of her classmates.

When haunting memories and the threat of violence push Charlie to the brink of despair, a strange new friend helps her find the strength and courage to face her tormentors and free herself from her inner demons.

In this compelling story of desperation and hope, of betrayal and second chances, Maeve Friel depicts a tough young heroine who will command your admiration and respect.

Intense, disturbing, and deeply moving, Maeve Friel’s book is a harrowing account of one girl’s struggle to overcome her fears and turn her life around.

“Carefully developed characters and setting bring this story to life. . . The intensity of [the bullies’] attitudes and actions rival the evil in LORD OF THE FLIES, only in civilization, not removed from it.... The story is compelling and thought provoking.... A good choice for booktalking.” —VOYA

“Friel has penned a masterful portrait of children’s torment of other children and the bleak emotional landscape of a desperate young teen. . . . An extraordinary tale about the power that bullies wield, a bit reminiscent of Cormier’s CHOCOLATE WAR.” —Booklist

* Nominee, 1998 YALSA (ALA) Best Books for Young Adults

MAEVE FRIEL is the author of several children’s books and a recipient of a Reading Association of Ireland Merit Award. Friel lives in Ireland. Visit her website at www.maevefriel.com


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Eleanor’s Story: An American Girl in Hitler’s Germanyby Eleanor Ramrath GarnerHC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-193-7/ 1-56145-193-2PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-296-5 / 1-56145-296-3Ages 12-16 / Rights: World, except China,U.S. and Canada audioAR * RC * Lexile * F&PTeacher’s Guide

A compelling and evocative story that immerses readers in the daily struggles of surviving World War II.

ELEANOR’S STORY is Eleanor Ramrath Garner’s dramatic autobiography of her youth, growing up as an American caught in World War II Berlin. It’s a story of trying to maintain stability, hope, and identity in a world of terror and contrasts.

During the Great Depression, when she is nine, Eleanor’s family moves from her beloved America to Germany, where her father has been offered a good job. But war breaks out as her family is crossing the Atlantic, and they cannot return to the United States.

Eleanor tries to maintain her American identity as she feels herself pulled into the turbulent life roiling around her. She fervently hopes for an Allied victory, yet for years she must try to survive the Allied bombs shattering her neighborhood. Her family faces separations, bombings, hunger, the final fierce battle for Berlin, the Russian invasion, and the terrors of Soviet occupancy.

“This powerful coming-of-age tale is told with intensity and also with the freshness of teenage years remembered: there are repeated brutal bombings and countless brushes with death; there are also friends, holiday celebrations, and two babies born to the family during the war, who engage Eleanor’s love and protection. There’s also a much anticipated return to the U. S. It all coalesces into a must-have memoir about an aspect of wartime survival not often written about in children’s literature.” —Booklist, starred review

“This memoir is outstanding. More than just a chronicle of dates and places, it shows the author to be a sensitive and intelligent woman with a gift for recalling her fears, childhood conflicts, triumphs, and losses. There is an immediacy and power in her recollections. Her exchanges with a harsh, sometimes cruel father are of particular interest. We can be thankful that she chose to relive painful memories and share this story.” —VOYA

* 2000 YALSA Best Books for Young Adults * 2000 IRA/CBC Children’s Book Award * 2000 IRA Teacher’s Choice * 2001 IRA Young Adults’ Choice * 2000 NYPL Books for the Teen Age * 2000 VOYA Nonfiction Honor List * 2000 NCSS/CBC Notable Trade Books for Young People in the Field of Social Studies

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The Passage by James KillgoreHC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-384-9 / 1-56145-384-6Ages 12-16 / Rights: WorldAR * F&PTeacher’s Guide

Against his family’s wishes, a sixteen year old joins the Confederate Navy and learns that honor can be a smokescreen for arrogance and pride.

It is the 1860s and the Civil War is raging. Sixteen-year-old Sam Wood of Yazoo City, Mississippi is eager to serve on behalf of the South so he forges his grandfather’s name and convinces his best friend Albert to join him and enlist in the Confederate Navy. It is with excitement that the two teenagers board the CSS Arkansas.

Sam quickly learns that the sailor’s life is hard—long hours on duty, grueling labor, and contentious crewmates. Then Captain Brown receives sealed orders: the Arkansas is to sail down the Yazoo River to the Mississippi running a dangerous gauntlet of Federal fleets and battling hostile forces to land upriver in Vicksburg. Sam knows it will be a dangerous passage. Still, he is not quite prepared for what lies ahead…or the troubling news that comes from back home.

In author James Killgore’s stirring, fast-paced novel set in the south during the Civil War, young readers will relive the drama of the conflict and its devastating consequences through a courageous teenager’s survival and journey into manhood.

“...well-told and firmly in the tradition of a war story in which the protagonist joins a cause and returns broken and embittered, wondering how anyone believed in the glories of battle and patriotic rhetoric.” —Kirkus Reviews

“...unforgettable... In addition to creating a credible picture of life in that era, Killgore also poses timely questions about war and peace.” —VOYA

* 2007 Society of School Librarians International Book Awards

JAMES KILLGORE holds degrees from Louisiana State University, New York University, and Napier University in Edinburgh. He is also the author of the adult novel BUCK FALAYA. He lives in Scotland.


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The Brain Full of Holes by Martin ChattertonHC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-503-4 / 1-56145-503-2 Ages 10 -14 / October / Rights: US and Canada Only

The Brain and his sidekick Sheldon McGlone encounter parallel universes, flying cows, carnivorous cuckoo clocks, and shrinking scientists in this new

fast-paced adventure that features the silly side of physics.

Sheldon McGlone has just moved halfway around the world to Switzerland because his mother has married a member of an elite—and secretive—international scientific squad. And now Sheldon's best friend, The Brain, is also his stepbrother!

But when The Brain notices that the Swiss cheese has no holes and Sheldon discovers that his can of Floop soda has no bubbles, the boys realize something is definitely not right. Then Helga Poom arrives. Her father has disappeared and she needs their help to find him.

Soon Sheldon, The Brain, and Helga are drawn into the crazy, particle-shifting world of quantum physics and a dangerous adventure where nothing is as it should be.

Author Martin Chatterton has once again crafted a delightfully imaginative mystery story featuring an over-the-top storyline and a memorable cast of characters. Readers will love the surprising and occasionally hilarious plot twists.

MARTIN CHATTERTON was born in Liverpool and attended art college in London. He has worked successfully in the publishing and design business. He is the author of more than twenty books and the illustrator of more than eighty. He lives in Australia. Visit his website at www.worldofchatterton.com

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The Brain Finds a Leg by Martin ChattertonHC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-503-4 / 1-56145-503-2 Ages 10 -14 / October / Rights: US and Canada Only

This hilarious genre-bending YA mystery will appeal to fans of M. T. Anderson, Douglas Adams, and Neil Gaiman.

Something strange is happening in Farrago Bay and Sheldon McGlone is going to get to the bottom of it. The local wildlife is behaving strangely and so are some of the grown-ups, particularly his teacher, the weird and elusive Miss Fleming. It doesn’t help that Sheldon is being pursued by bullies—including his older brother!

Just when things couldn’t get much worse, a new kid turns up in Sheldon’s classroom. Theophilus Brain, aka “The Brain,” has an excessive imagination and a lot of odd ideas about what is ailing Farrago Bay. With a missing human leg and a crocodile who likes to play fetch as clues, Sheldon and the Brain turn detective and uncover a web of evil that stretches across two continents.

Author Martin Chatterton has crafted a wonderfully imaginative mystery that features memorable, well-drawn characters and an over-the-top storyline. The surprising, and occasionally hilarious, plot twists will engage and delight young adult readers.

What else will Sheldon and the Brain get into?Find out in THE BRAIN FULL OF HOLESSpring 2010

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Double Eagle by Sneed B. Collard IIIHC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-480-8 / 1-56145-480-XAges 10-14 / Rights: World

Mike and Kyle must outrun both a hurricane and thieves who will do anything to get their hands on a fortune in Confederate gold!

The year is 1862. The Skink, a Confederate ship, is attacked by Union forces and sinks off the Alabama coast in the Gulf of Mexico. Although the ship was rumored to be carrying newly minted gold coins, no trace of the wreck and not even a single piece of Confederate gold is ever found.

Fast forward to 1973. Thirteen-year-old Mike is prepared for another routine summer in Pensacola with his marine biologist father. But plans suddenly change and Mike finds himself on Shipwreck Island—near the site where the Skink went down and right in the middle of a century-old mystery!

Mike and his new friend Kyle are intrigued by a salvage ship anchored just offshore. Some say it was brought in by fortune hunters searching for the long-lost Confederate ship and its treasure. But when the boys scale a fence at the fort on the island and explore a section closed off to the public, they realize that the fortune hunters may be looking in the wrong place. There in the sand-covered floor of an abandoned chamber they spot something shiny: an old double eagle gold coin. Mike and Kyle agree to keep their discovery a secret and start their own investigation into the shipwreck and the missing gold.

The boys are eventually forced to enlist the help of an eccentric old-timer on the island, but it may be too late. Just as they begin to unravel the mystery, Mike and Kyle find themselves trying to outrun a hurricane bearing down on the island and outwit thieves who will do anything to get their hands on the missing fortune!

Veteran author Sneed Collard has created a fast-paced, well-plotted mystery set among a background of Civil War lore and featuring a cast of memorable characters. The ending is sure to surprise—and satisfy—readers.

“Mike’s first-person narration moves along quickly, the action spiraling to a climactic confrontation just before a devastating hurricane... Reluctant readers carried along by the plot will encounter some interesting history along the way.” —Kirkus Reviews

SNEED B COLLARD III is a biologist, world traveler, speaker, and author of more than fifty award-winning books for young people. Collard was named The Washington Post–Children’s Book Guild 2006 Nonfiction Children’s Writer of the Year. He lives in Montana. Visit his website at www.sneedbcollardiii.com




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Flash Point by Sneed B. Collard IIIHC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-385-6 / 1-56145-385-4Ages 12-16 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * Lexile * F&P AdventureAdventure&

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As wildfires threaten his home, his stepfather’s livelihood, and the raptors he has come to love, Luther struggles to resolve the conflicts within himself and in his community.

The town of Heartwood, Montana, is burning out of control. Stoked by the very real flames from nearby wildfires, long-standing, smoldering disputes over forestry policies have been reignited, pitting out-of-work local residents against environmentalists and state wildlife managers. At the center of the heated dispute is high school sophomore Luther Wright.

Luther used to be just like all his friends, playing football and partying every chance he got. But not anymore. Now he spends his time helping Kay, the local veterinarian, rehabilitate injured raptors and learning the art of falconry. Against the backdrop of Montana’s worst wildfire season in years, Luther begins questioning many of the community’s basic precepts, and in doing so faces alienation not only from his friends, but also from his own family. He finds a kindred spirit in Alex, a new girl at his school who is also “on the outside” socially. But when someone starts shooting Kay’s birds and suspicious fires start breaking out, Luther and Alex are drawn into a situation far more dangerous than either of them could ever have imagined.

“...there is a great deal of information woven into this interesting, well-paced story. Forest fires (good and bad), politics and corporate greed all play into the tale, and Luther is a realistically confused teen. Young teens interested in nature, animals and ecology will probably find much to enjoy.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Luther is a sympathetic, believable character. Information about logging, forest fires, and birds of prey is skillfully integrated. Environ-mentally minded teens will appreciate this look at current issues within a coming-of-age story.”—School Library Journal

“This solid story set in Montana should appeal to readers interested in ecological themes such as managing fires in forests and protecting raptors...Collard is a biologist who knows the forestry management arguments, and through his characters the issues are thoroughly examined. Details of training falcons will fascinate many readers.”—Kliatt

* Honor Book, 2006 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award* 2007 Green Earth Book Award* 2007 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year

SNEED B. COLLARD III is a biologist, world traveler, speaker, and author of more than forty books for young people. He holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and the University of California at Santa Barbara. Collard lives in Montana. Visit his website at www.sneedbcollardiii.comTe

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Giving Up the Ghost by Sheri SinykinHC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-423.5 / 1-56145-423-0Ages 10-14 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * LexileTeacher’s Guide

“That’s the first step you know. Admitting you’re afraid. But when there’s love,” Aunt Mari said, “there can be no fear.”

Davia is afraid of lots of things. Things like death, ghosts, strange places, and her mom’s cancer coming back. But she can’t avoid her fears now.

Far from their Michigan home, Davia and her parents are staying in Louisiana to help take care of her great Aunt Mara who is slowly dying. Everything about the spooky-looking mansion that Aunt Mara owns scares Davia.

When Davia first encounters Emilie, the ghost of an adolescent girl from the nineteenth century, she is frightened. Emilie seems eager to have Davia for a friend, but the ghost is unpredictable and difficult. Davia begins to learn secrets about Emilia and her own family’s past from Aunt Mara—stories of premature endings and regrets. As Aunt Mara’s health deteriorates, she and Davia become closer. Together, they might just be able to help Emilie be released from the mansion and from the world of the living.

Author Sheri Sinykin has written a sensitive, provocative tale of an adolescent who learns to accept uncertainty and comes to terms with fears. Readers will be mesmerized by the gripping supernatural mystery that lies at the heart of the story.

“Equal parts psychological realism and supernatural thriller, this story about living in the present and conquering fear has teen appeal in spades...” —Kirkus Reviews

“More than a ghost story, this book serves as a guide for teenagers experiencing illness and death in their families... Sinykin successfully blends essential information about the process of dying with a fictional narrative that could be useful for teens facing similar circumstances in their lives.” —VOYA

* 2008 Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List* Nominee, 2009-10 Young Hoosier Book Award (IN)* 2008 Young Adult Top Forty (PA)

SHERRY SINYKIN is the author of a several picture books and middle grade and young adult novels. She holds degrees from Stanford University and Vermont College, where she received an MFA in writing for children. She lives in Wisconsin and Arizona. Visit her website at www.sherisinykin.com



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Death Mountain by Sherry ShahanHC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-353-5 / 1-56145-353-6PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-428-0 / 1-56145-428-1Ages 10-14 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * Lexile * F&P

An afternoon hike in the Sierra Mountains turns into a struggle for survival when two teenage girls become hopelessly lost in an electrical storm and must rely

on their own wits and strength to endure.

Almost a year ago, Erin’s mother, Lannie, suddenly left home without any explanation. Now Lannie wants to see her. Give your mother a chance, Gram tells Erin as she takes her to the Greyhound station. But Erin feels miserable and unsure about seeing Lannie.

When Erin loses her bus ticket, she hitches a ride with Mae and her older brother, Levi. Erin, an experienced outdoor enthusiast, joins the two siblings on a hike along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The trails are crowded with hikers as a deadly storm suddenly descends upon the mountain. When lightening strikes, everyone scrambles for safety and Erin and Mae become separated from the others. As the days pass, the two stranded and lost girls must rely on their own determination and skills, as well as each other, to survive hunger, freezing nights, exhaustion and injuries.

Author Sherry Shahan has created sympathetic, memorable characters in Erin and Mae. Her dramatic story displays perceptive insights into the conflicted hearts and minds of teenagers, as well as a thorough understanding of the natural world and technical details of mountaineering. An afterword includes an explanation of Shahan’s own harrowing alpine adventure that inspired the novel.

“A great addition to the adventure-survival genre.” —School Library Journal

* Master List, 2007 Kentucky Bluegrass Awards * Nominee, 2007-08 Texas Lone Star Awards * Nominee, 2006 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers * 2008-09 Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards

SHERRY SHAHAN is a photojournalist and the author of numerous books for young readers, including WAIT UNTIL DARK, FEEDING TIME AT THE ZOO, and FROZEN STIFF. Shahan lives in California. Visit her website at www.sherryshahan.com


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The Glow Stone by Ellen DreyerHC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-370-2 / 1-56145-370-6Ages 12-16 / Rights: WorldAR * F&PTeacher’s Guide

“That’s the thing about rocks—they didn’t break easily. When I held them, I wanted to be like them—strong and steady, weathered but not broken.”

Fifteen-year-old Phoebe Bernstein (a.k.a. Spider) has been collecting rocks since she was a child. She keeps her prized specimens in a musty underground garage, stored in the drawers of an old desk that was a gift from her beloved young uncle, Bradford.

But Bradford’s sudden death triggers a chain of events that threaten to overwhelm Spider and her family. As her grieving mother descends into depression, her older sister remains remote and her father strangely silent. The pressure grows even worse when Spider unwittingly discovers a disturbing family secret. On the weekend of Bradford’s tombstone unveiling, Spider tries to briefly escape—and becomes hopelessly lost while exploring a labyrinth of caves. In the utter blackness she hears a strangely familiar voice beckoning her deeper into the mysterious but oddly welcoming underground world. Soon she will learn the truth about what happened to Uncle Bradford…but will she ever find her way out of the darkness?

Ellen Dreyer has written a dramatic, page-turning adventure that explores the unbreakable bonds that hold families together, even after death.

“A short novel, filled with thoughtful details and surprising depths.” —Kliatt

“This realistic portrait of a family’s grief makes it clear that keeping secrets—even to protect your loved ones—often results in more pain... Introspective teens should appreciate Phoebe’s hard-won journey to self-acceptance.” —School Library Journal

* 2007 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year

ELLEN DREYER is a freelance editor and the author of several picture books and middle grade novels. She also teaches creative writing to elementary and junior high school classes. She lives in New Jersey. Visit her website at www.ellendreyer.com



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Peter, the genius Jake, the athlete Byte, the computer whiz Mattie, the “magician”

Misfits, Inc. No. 1The Vanishing Chip by Mark DelaneyPB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-176-0 / 1-56145-176-2Ages 10-14 / Rights: World, except ArabicAR * RC * Lexile * F&PTeacher’s Guide

Four teenage super-sleuths have a knack for solving unsolvable crimes. There’s...

In their first case, the team bands together to clear Mattie’s grandfather, who’s accused of stealing a million-dollar computer chip from a local museum. While the FBI and local police assigned to the case can’t turn up any leads, the Misfits draw upon each of their special talents to lead them to the true thieves and solve the mystery of The Vanishing Chip.

“Readers will enjoy the technological theme and the fact that the young people solve the crime and catch the thief.” —School Library Journal

“...smartly written, the characters are believable, and the action is heart-pounding.” —Chicago Tribune

* Master List, 2000-1 Sunshine State Young Readers Award (FL)

MARK DELANEY earned a masters degree in comparative literature from the University of California at Irvine. A former bookstore owner, he now teaches high school. Delaney lives in Tennessee.

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Misfits, Inc. No. 2Of Heroes and Villains by Mark DelaneyPB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-178-4 / 1-56145-178-9Ages 10-14 / Rights: WorldAR * F&PTeacher’s Guide

It can’t be....It isn’t possible....But it was. It was him. The Jester. It seemed as if Hyperman’s greatest enemy had come alive and stepped out of the pages of a comic book.”

In their second case, the Misfits are mysteriously summoned to a comic book convention, where they anticipate the premiere of the exclusive new Hyperman super-hero movie. At the convention, the Jester (a comic book villain come-to-life) terrorizes the audience and commits a daring crime. When the Misfits attempt to solve the Jester’s riddle, they discover that someone close to them may be involved in the heist. As they draw dangerously close to unmasking the villain, the Misfits uncover a longtime wrong that only they can right.

“Delaney obviously knows his stuff.... With a great ensemble cast, appealing villains and heroes, and lots of action and surprises, this is an excellent transitional bridge for reluctant readers from comics to novels.” —Booklist

“This fast-paced adventure, set against the background of comic book fandom, will appeal to middle school and junior high readers who like mysteries—or comic books—and enterprising young heroes. These ‘misfits’ may be unconventional, but they’re certainly not losers.” —Kliatt

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Misfits, Inc. No. 3Growler’s Horn by Mark DelaneyPB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-206-4 / 1-56145-206-8Ages 10-14 / Rights: World, except ArabicAR * F&P

What does the note found in Jake’s clarinet mean about the disappearance of a jazz musician and three million dollars?

In this third installment, our four teenage crime-solvers, the Misfits, Inc., attend an auction so that Jake can buy a clarinet. The Misfits find an odd, handwritten note hidden inside the instrument. Soon they discover that the clarinet once belonged to a promising jazz musician named Growler Morton, who mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s, as did three million dollars of his record company’s money. When the clarinet is stolen the Misfits find themselves driven to unravel the secret of Growler’s horn, attempting to restore the good name of an innocent man.

“This third installment of their adventures will please fans of the series and newcomers alike, with lots of action, sympathetic heroes and intriguing villains. A fun mystery.” —Kliatt


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Misfits, Inc. No. 4The Kingfisher’s Tale by Mark DelaneyPB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-226-2 / 1-56145-226-2Ages 10-14 / Rights: WorldAR * F&P

The fourth mystery in the highly praised series finds the four young sleuths in the middle of an environmental mystery that soon turns deadly!

When the Misfits explore the national forest near Byte’s family cabin, they discover several dead endangered kingfisher birds, and suddenly find themselves in the middle of a terrifying ecological mystery and a looming political scandal. As Peter, Byte, Jake, and Mattie investigate what is killing the birds, they are threatened and even shot at. With the help of a young reporter, Rebecca Kaidanov, they uncover a vast political conspiracy and find their own lives in danger. “This suspenseful ecological story will appeal to young mystery fans. Readers who don’t yet know the Misfits will enjoy meeting them... [Delaney] keeps the plot moving right along.” —Kliatt


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Misfits, Inc. No. 5The Protester’s Song by Mark DelaneyPB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-244-6 / 1-56145-244-0Ages 10-14 / Rights: WorldAR * F&PTeacher’s Guide

The fifth book in this award-winning series finds the young detectives in the middle of a thirty-year-old mystery and an FBI cover-up. Can they set the record straight

for good… before it’s too late?

Byte, Peter, Jake and Mattie have a chance encounter with a man who may be to blame for a bombing during an antiwar protest at a university in the early 1970s. Trying to uncover the truth behind events that occurred thirty years ago proves to be a life and death matter. As the Misfits attempt to find out what really happened all those years ago, they face one obstacle after another, including a case of mistaken identity, a suspicious FBI agent, and the threat of another bomb explosion.

“...Delaney keeps the story moving swiftly, and readers will enjoy the escapades of the brave and clever teens as well as the tale’s suspense.” —Kliatt

“This novel will keep readers on their toes. The action is swift and the writing lucid. Told from several viewpoints, the plot reveals a few surprising twists and turns that continue to keep teens involved in the story. This skillfully woven mystery will have readers looking for further adventures of ‘The Misfits, Inc.” —School Library Journal

* 2001 Young Adult Top Forty (PA)


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Misfits, Inc. No. 6Hit and Run by Mark DelaneyPB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-275-0/ 1-56145-275-0Ages 10-14 / Rights: World, except ArabicAR * F&PTeacher’s Guide

A response to an appeal from an old friend lands the young detectives in the middle of a mystery surrounding a hit-and-run accident.

What seems at first like a routine investigation quickly turns dangerous as the four teens find themselves caught in a com-plicated plot involving a gang-controlled car-theft ring, frightened law-abiding citizens and a twisted plan for revenge.

For Mattie, the case is also uncomfortably personal, and one that provides an unwelcome reunion with the mother he has not seen in years. Now Byte, Peter and Jake must work fast to stop an innocent woman from going to prison while Mattie must learn an important lesson in forgiveness.

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Hogsty Reef by John DowdPB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-187-6 / 1-56145-187-8Ages 11-15 / Rights: World, except SpainAR * RC * Lexile * F&P

Jim and Julia are in for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to Turks and Caicos to help survey the endangered coral reefs.

Jim and Julia’s explorations lead them to North Caico Island where they discover and befriend Marcel, a young Haitian refugee who is all alone. While the friends are fishing off the island’s reef one day, a fierce storm blows in and takes Jim and Marcel on a three-day life-threatening treacherous voyage out to sea.

As their food and water run out, the teenagers spot a barren island Hogsty Reef with a grounded tanker rusting off shore, where they seek shelter. While searching for food, Jim and Marcel discover that Hogsty Reef is actually not abandoned, but the hideaway for drug dealers and their illegal drug money. While Julia works tirelessly to rescue Jim and Marcel, the boys must find a way to escape without notice from the drug runners, and survive the many dangers of Hogsty Reef.

“This interesting, well-written story becomes exciting with elements of adventure and suspense... Readers who enjoyed Theodore Taylor’s THE CAY will like this contemporary island tale.” —VOYA

“This story has many facets to it: danger, adventure, family issues, relationships, ecological concerns, political problems, survival, drug wars, and governmental concerns. It will appeal to young readers of both sexes.” —Kliatt

* 1999 American Booksellers Association Pick of the Lists

JOHN DOWD has worked as a seaman on a Danish freighter out of Libya; taught at New Zealand’s Anakiwa Outward Bound School; paddled from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt in Chile on assignment for National Geographic; and established himself in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS by leading a 3600 kilometer kayak expedition from Venezuela to Miami along the Caribbean island chain. He lives in Canada.




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Rare and Endangered by John DowdPB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-217-0 / 1-56145-217-3Ages 11-15 / Rights: WorldAR * RC * Lexile * F&P

A riveting narrative that delivers adventure, suspense, and realistic characters while sending an important message about environmental conservation

Jim and Julia reunite in the Turks and Caicos Islands to work in a research station studying endangered wildlife. While on the island, these two inquisitive youngsters become involved in the search for a missing naturalist.

But this quest leads them directly into the hands of poachers who have ravaged the island’s precious fauna and intend to sell them in the black market of endangered and threatened animals. Jim, Julia, and their new friend Miles are caged with the animals and flown to the Dominican Republic just as a hurricane blows in.

How will they escape their captors and the deadly storm? Will they be able to stop the poaching operation? With one eye on a twisting and turning plot line and the other on a message concerning the importance of conservation and ecological balance, John Dowd will teach and delight readers with this young adult novel.

“...action-packed adventure.” —School Library Journal

JOHN DOWD has worked as a seaman on a Danish freighter out of Libya; taught at New Zealand’s Anakiwa Outward Bound School; paddled from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt in Chile on assignment for National Geographic; and established himself in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS by leading a 3600 kilometer kayak expedition from Venezuela to Miami along the Caribbean island chain. He lives in Canada.




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