A Quiet Belief in Angels by Ellory, R. J. From rural Georgia to New York City, a harrowing, evocative, and mesmerizing tale of murder and redemption 1939. In the small, rural community of Augusta Falls, Georgia, twelve-year-old Joseph Vaughan learns of the brutal assault and murder of a young girl, the first in a series of killings that will plague the community over the next decade. Joseph and his friends are determined to protect the town from the evil in their midst and they form "The Guardians" to watch over the community. But the murderer evades them and they watch helplessly as one child after another is taken. Even when the killings cease, a shadow of fear follows Joseph for the rest of his life. The past won't stay buried and, fifty years later, Joseph must confront the nightmare that has overshadowed his entire life...Passionately written, Ellory presents a literary mystery thriller that will leave you guessing until the last page.

Llama Llama Misses Mama by Dewdney, Anna It's Little Llama's first day at school. What could be harder than feeling all alone and missing your mama? As always, Dewdney's rhymes flow effortlessly, with a pacing and repetition that are sure to capture the attention of little llamas everywhere. This is my favorite new read-aloud title.--Lauren, Kepler's Books &Magazines (Menlo Park, CA)