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Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize12 Feb 2013
by Michèle Fischels ; illustrated by Michèle Fischels ; translated by Thomas Mauer ‧ RELEASE DATE: yesterday An introspective, beautifully illustrated, and inspiring story.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors13 Nov 2012
by Chihiro Takeuchi ; illustrated by Chihiro Takeuchi ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Delightful architectural visions and interactive text combine to entrance young readers.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors21 Jul 2012
by Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin ; illustrated by Giovanni Rigano ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Deliberate, detailed storycraft offers an enduringly affecting portrait of life in wartime.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors19 Jun 2012
by Anna Milbourne & Mairi Mackinnon ; illustrated by Nathan Collins ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Informative, straightforward retellings of classic tales, modified for younger readers.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors19 Jun 2012
by Triona Murphy ; illustrated by James Firnhaber ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A spirited tale of fiber arts and hard-won friendship. A young apprentice searches for her true power.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors19 Jun 2012
by Kelsey Wooley ‧ RELEASE DATE: today An enjoyable fantasy tale, full of fun and heart. Awards & Accolades Our Verdict GET IT A young faun and his sister go on a quest to recover their herd’s lost...
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors19 Jun 2012
by Adrianna Cuevas ‧ RELEASE DATE: tomorrow A funny, heartwarming adventure about finding the courage to do what’s right.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors19 Jun 2012
by Alex Evanovich ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A wild ride, played for laughs and sure to get plenty. As heroes and villains struggle to work together against a common threat, a tougher challenge remains...
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors19 Jun 2012
by Mark Binder ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A hybrid of humor and horror that shows young readers both real fear and real friendship.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors26 May 2012
by Victor Davis Hanson ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Trumpite hagiography. A paean to all things Trump. “Whatever the final assessment of Trump’s second term, his achievement in recovering from ignominy...
Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize26 May 2012
by Tom Rosenstiel ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A mostly productive roadmap for rejuvenating journalism in a fast-moving, fragmented world. How newspeople can save their profession.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors1 May 2012
by Michael Rex ; illustrated by Michael Rex ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Likely to have youngsters on their feet, strutting their stuff. Two dogs step into the spotlight.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors13 Apr 2012
by Sarah Van Goethem ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A not-too-scary, well-paced gothic mystery with a dose of environmental activism.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors27 Mar 2012
by Camilla Sten & Viveca Sten ; translated by A.A. Prime ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A strong sequel that deepens the danger and heightens the tension.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors2 Nov 2011
by Obi Kaufmann ‧ RELEASE DATE: tomorrow An urgent message for the future. A manifesto for ecological understanding.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors17 Oct 2011
by Dani Jansen ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Strong, relatable character studies. Eighth graders navigate school drama in Nova Scotia while bonding over concern for a mistreated dog.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors17 Oct 2011
by Tiffany Golden ; illustrated by Tiffany Golden ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A touching look at the bonds of sisterhood.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors13 Oct 2011
by Paul I. Palmer ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Unvarnished facts for the concerned citizen. Despite the title, a serious primer.
Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize13 Oct 2011
by Neil deGrasse Tyson & Lindsey Nyx Walker ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 15, 2026 Any curious earthling will want to devour this.
Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors14 Sept 2011
edited by Aida Salazar ‧ RELEASE DATE: today The distinct rhythm of Latine music and culture hums through this vibrant verse collection.
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