The Tale of Despereaux
Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: April 11, 2006
Price: $7.99
"Forgiveness, light, love, and soup. These essential ingredients combine into a tale that is as soul-stirring as it is delicious." — BOOKLIST (starred review)Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a...
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Inheritance, Book III
Written by Christopher Paolini
Format: Hardcover, 784 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2008
Price: $27.50
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound...
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The Tale of Despereaux Movie Tie-In Junior Novelization
Written by Candlewick
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 14, 2008
Price: $5.99
This lively junior novelization of the film The Tale of Despereaux tells the story of several unlikely heroes: Despereaux, a brave mouse banished to the dungeon for speaking with a human; Roscuro, a good-hearted rat who loves light and soup, but is exiled to darkness; Pea, a Princess in a gloomy...
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The Book Thief
Written by Markus Zusak
Format: Trade Paperback, 576 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2007
Price: $11.99
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl...
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Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Written by John Boyne
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2007
Price: $8.99
Berlin 1942
When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to...
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Written by Dr. Seuss
Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1957
Price: $14.00
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.
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Magic Tree House #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2008
Price: $11.99
JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness—secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for...
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