Once Dead, Twice Shy by Harrison, Kim Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Madison Avery's prom night killed her -- literally. So, now she's dead, sort of. Because she snatched the amulet of power away from the dark reaper who killed her, stole her body, and tried to collect her soul, she has the illusion of life and a body, but she has absolutely no idea what is going on. Kim Harrison's witty paranormal thriller has that perfect balance of humor, danger, and romance.--Karen Keyte, Books Etc. (Portland, ME)
	My Parents Are Divorced, My Elbows Have Nicknames, and Other Facts about Me by Cochran, Bill, Bjorkman, Steve Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $17.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. This is the best book for kids about the subject of divorce I have seen in some time. Relayed in a matter-of-fact yet funny tone, it's a story told from a kid's perspective. Lot's of things may make him 'weird' (say, that he has named his elbows), but his parents' divorce is not one of them.--Cinda Meister , Booksmart (Morgan Hill, CA)
	Lucky Breaks by Patron, Susan, Phelan, Matt Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Ginee Seo Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Just as she's about to turn 11, Lucky finds a new best friend in out-of-towner Paloma and gets into all sorts of trouble (as usual!). Patron's quiet elegance is great for readers who care more about character than action, in this beautiful follow-up to The Higher Power of Lucky.--Suzanna Hermans , Oblong Books & Music (Rhinebeck, NY)
	Being Nikki (Airhead (Cloth)) by Cabot, Meg Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Point, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. I read this book in one night. Being Nikki is Meg Cabot's exciting sequel to Airhead (in which 16-year-old Em's brain was transplanted into supermodel Nikki's body), and it features romance, dangerous villains, and drama -- all a little over the top, but in a good way.--Larissa Genschaw , Children's Bookshop (Kent, WA)
	The Enemy: A Book about Peace by Cali, Davide, Bloch, Serge Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Schwartz & Wade Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Do you see the two holes in the ground? Do you see the two soldiers in these holes? Do you see the manuals they've been given about The Enemy? What happens when one soldier discovers that he is also The Enemy? The soldiers have been told that there is only one way to end the war, but is that true?--Katie Capaldi , McLean & Eakin Booksellers (Petoskey, MI)
	Spoon by Rosenthal, Amy Krouse, Magoon, Scott Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $15.99 Published: Hyperion Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days A delightful book that uses simple metaphors and lovely illustrations to bring out the uniqueness and importance of every human being. Children -- and adults -- are sure to love and appreciate it!--Gayle Wingerter , Inklings Bookshop (Yakima, WA)
	Silly Street by Foxworthy, Jeff, Bjorkman, Steve Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $17.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: Special Order - Subject to Availability   See all editions of this title. Another great collection of humorous poetry from Jeff Foxworthy, with illustrations by Steve Bjorkman. This one is fun and hilarious, and kids will love it.--Kelly Peroni , High Sierra Books & Gifts (Portola, CA)
	David Inside Out by Bantle, Lee F. Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Henry Holt & Company, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days This teen novel follows high school runner David as he comes to grips with his attraction to other guys. His confusion pulls him between old friendships and a new relationship that's exciting but lacking honesty and respect. David's dilemma is note-perfect, and Bantle's writing will appeal to readers of Brian Malloy's The Year of Ice, Bill Konigsberg's Out of the Pocket, and Brent Hartinger's Geography Club.--Mark David Bradshaw, Watermark Books (Wichita, KS)
	Twenty Boy Summer by Ockler, Sarah Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Little, Brown Young Readers, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days Anna and Frankie are looking for a summer fling in California -- but they are still grieving for Matt, who was Frankie's brother and Anna's secret boyfriend. As Anna tries to shoulder Frankie's grief, and her own, the secret of her romance with Matt threatens to destroy their friendship. This book has all the things you want in YA fiction: a secret, a romance, a friendship, and great writing.--Jake Hallman, A Great Good Place for Books (Oakland, CA)
	Dodger for President (Dodger and Me) by Sonnenblick, Jordan Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Feiwel & Friends, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days Dodger (and his Bottomless Well of Treats) is back for another hilarious adventure! His quest to get Willie elected as 5th-grade class president includes posters, speeches, junk food, and ... a flying carpet! This one is laugh-out-loud funny. Long live Dodger!--Christopher Rose , Andover Bookstore (Andover, MA)
	Touch by Prose, Francine Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Harper Teen, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Something has happened to 9th-grader Maisie Willard in the back of the school bus, but readers won't know whose story is true until the novel's end. Francine Prose truly has a knack for keeping the reader in suspense throughout the entire book. I couldn't put it down and can't wait to see what she writes next.--Athena Silver, Spellbound Children's Books (Asheville, NC)
	Blueberry Girl by Gaiman, Neil, Vess, Charles Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $17.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Neil Gaiman has written a beautiful, multicultural celebration. Three wise women (a maiden, mother, and crone) watch as an infant becomes a girl who transforms into a woman of strength and character. Warm and wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the text.--Ellen Richmond, Children's Book Cellar (Waterville, ME)
	Operation Redwood by French, S. Terrell Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.95 Published: Amulet Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days When city boy Julian Carter-Li discovers that his uncle's corporation is planning to cut down an ancient redwood forest for lumber, he links up with Robin, whose conservation-minded family runs a small organic farm, to save the forest. The book is a rich source for discussion -- a worthy choice for school or pleasure reading.--Vicky Uminowicz, Titcomb's Bookshop (East Sandwich, MA)
	Highway Robbery Highway Robbery by Thompson, Kate Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $15.99 Published: Greenwillow, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. The narrator, a barefoot street urchin, might be telling the truth about why he has a black mare to sell, but he gives us plenty of reasons to wonder. Did he once live in a house, have shoes, and eat regular meals? Did a mysterious horseman ride up one day, dismount, hand him the reins and offer to pay him to watch the horse awhile? Did soldiers come looking for the famous highwayman Dick Turpin, and why were they so certain that the horse was Dick Turpin's famous mare, Black Bess? The book will make a great discussion vehicle as readers consider the truth of the matter.--Carol B. Chittenden, Eight Cousins (Falmouth, MA)
	The Chosen One by Williams, Carol Lynch Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.95 Published: St. Martin's Griffin, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Carol Lynch Williams has written the suspenseful, realistic story of a 13-yearold girl in an isolated polygamous community whose enforced engagement to her 60-year-old uncle reveals the truth about the religious leadership's corrupt motives and controlling, misogynistic underpinnings. Williams has done an amazing job of bringing some ugly truths to light, while celebrating the resilience, love, and spirit of the young women who survive the experience.--Elizabeth Bluemle, The Flying Pig Bookstore (Shelburne, VT)
	Martha Doesn't Say Sorry! by Berger, Samantha, Whatley, Bruce Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $15.99 Published: Little, Brown Young Readers, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. For every mother who worries that her child might not pass the Emily Post test, Martha is the perfect little otter. Perfect except when she won't say 'I'm sorry.' The delightful illustrations enhance the enjoyment that everyone will share by reading this over and over again.--Valerie Koehler, Blue Willow Bookshop (Houston, TX)
	Billy & Milly, Short & Silly by Feldman, Eve B., Mourning, Tuesday Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Putnam Publishing Group, 2009 Inventory Status: Special Order - Subject to Availability It would seem impossible to tell an entertaining story in only three or four words, but with the help of some very clever illustrations Feldman has written 13 easy-reading gems. These extremely short stories will be exciting for emerging readers, satisfying for struggling readers, and fun for everyone.--Ellen Davis, Dragonwings Bookstore (Waupaca, WI)
	Just How Long Can a Long String Be?! by Baker, Keith Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Ant is stopped short when he encounters a huge ball of string. As he starts to unravel the ball of string, he asks his friend Bird, 'Just how long can a long string be?' Wise Bird says 'it depends, ' and proceeds to show Ant just how true that is. With colorful and cheerful illustrations, Baker illustrates a great lesson in taking a big problem and breaking it down to a manageable size.--Trish Brown, Hooray for Books! (Alexandria, VA)
	Strange Angels by St Crow, Lili, Saintcrow, Lilith Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $9.99 Published: Sleuth RazorBill, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. In a dark world of zombies and vampires, tough yet emotionally fragile Dru Anderson fights to survive in a small Dakota town. Nonstop action and suspense will have fans eager for the second in this new series.--Linda Goodman, Nicola's Books (Ann Arbor, MI)
	Loudest Beagle on the Block (Pet Trouble (Quality)) by Sutherland, Tui T. Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $5.99 Published: Scholastic, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days When Ella's beagle howls whenever the musically talented girl sings, she has to learn to cope with the challenge with the help of new friends. This is a great dog/girl story in a series that also includes Pet Trouble: Runaway Retriever (Scholastic Paperbacks, $5.99 paper, 9780545102414 / 0545102413). Both books are wonderful summer reads.--Candace Moreno, San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe (San Marino, CA)