Dear Booksellers, Librarians, Teachers, Book Lovers, and Friends,

Break out the bubbly! The Bloomsbury USA Children’s list turns ten this fall. It is with great pride (and an affectionate tear or two) that we reflect on a decade, and with wholehearted excitement that we look to the next!

From our very first list of twenty books, we’ve quickly expanded to publish nearly a hundred books a year. What an honor and joy it has been bringing these books into the world—working with our outstanding authors and illustrators, and the talented, dedicated in-house team. Even during such remarkable growth, Bloomsbury prides itself on a unique, nurturing atmosphere that thrives on creating quality books for children.

Some of the very first authors we published continue to headline the list. Lyrical and eloquent, Shannon Hale’s writing in her first novel, The Goose Girl, wowed us all. Shannon went on to win a Newbery Honor with Princess Academy, so it is especially fitting that we crown the Fall 2012 list with its highly anticipated sequel, Palace of Stone. Likewise, bestseller E. D. Baker made her debut in 2002 with The Frog Princess, and eleven books—and one Disney blockbuster film later—she is still going strong, with the second book in her Tales of the Wide-Awake Princess series coming this season.

We are delighted to launch new talent as well. Online darling Sarah J. Maas makes her print debut this fall with Throne of Glass, a young adult novel that we simply can’t stop talking about. Evocative writing, breathless romance, and a page-turning plot—this is an author we know we’ll be recommending for another ten years, at least.

From the start, the Bloomsbury list featured British and American fiction. We work intimately with our UK editors and designers to share the best and brightest talent on both sides of the pond. This season one of our marquee authors, Celia Rees, makes a stunning departure from her sweeping, epic historical fiction. To see Celia in a whole new but equally thrilling light, don’t miss This Is Not Forgiveness.

Together with our sister imprint, Walker Books for Young Readers, we thank you for all the reading and recommending, the hand-holding and hand-selling you have done so generously for us and our authors. We look forward to celebrating with you this year, and to continuing to work together to create great books.

It is a very happy birthday, indeed!

With warmest regards from the entire team at Bloomsbury

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BloomsburyFall 2012 • September through December

BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN’S BOOKS TITLE LIST BY MONTH

WALKER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS TITLE LIST BY MONTH

HARDCOVERS/ORIGINAL PAPERBACKSPicture Book 32

Middle Grade 38

Teen 42

PAPERBACKSPicture Book 37

Teen 48

INDEX 54

SALES/ORDERING INFORMATION 55

HARDCOVERS/ORIGINAL PAPERBACKSPicture Book 4

Middle Grade 10

Teen 18

PAPERBACKSMiddle Grade 17

Teen 28

For the most update-to-date Edelweiss catalog information, visit www.edelweiss.abovethetreeline.com

AUGUSTPrincess Academy: Palace of Stone 10

Throne of Glass 20

SEPTEMBEROh, Nuts! 6

No Other Story 14

Freaks Like Us 18

Blink Once 19

Going Underground 29

Sean Griswold’s Head 29

OCTOBERI Need My Own Country! 4

Too Pickley! 8

Chick ‘n’ Pug Meet the Dude 9

Villain School: Hero in Disguise 12

The Princess’s Promise 13

The Boy at the End of the World 17

Tuesdays at the Castle 17

Butter 23

This is Not Forgiveness 24

Hidden 25

Between the Sea and Sky 28

NOVEMBERArchie 5

Princess of the Silver Woods 22

Velvet 26

Off Course: an A-Circuit Novel 27

After Obsession 30

DECEMBERStar Fighters: The Enemy’s Lair 16

Star Fighters: Crash Landing 16

City in Love 28

Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City 31

Kiki Strike: The Empress’s Tomb 31

AUGUSTBeautiful Lies 44

Between 48

SEPTEMBERDogs on Duty 32

You Are a Star! 36

The Twelve Bots of Christmas 37

A Whole Lot of Lucky 38

Audition & Subtraction 39

TimeRiders: Day of the Predator 48

OCTOBERWhat’s the Time, Mr Wolf? 33

Penguin and Pinecone 34

Dark Lord: The Early Years 40

Send Me a Sign 43

TimeRiders: The Doomsday Code 46

Shifting 49

Pathfinder 49

Chain Reaction 50

DECEMBERDoomed 42

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHEDThe Drake Chronicles: Blood Moon 47

Hush 51

Cover image from Princess Academy: Palace of Stone by Shannon HalePhotograph © Michael Frost, design by Sammy Yuen Jr.

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978-1-59990-559-4 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover picture bookAges 4 to 8; Grades PreS to 340 pages; 10 x 10

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation (text only): Scott TreimelAll else: Bloomsbury

Reinforced:978-1-59990-560-0 • $17.89

Author location: Provo, UtahIllustrator location: Tuscon, Arizona

My Country ‘Tis of MEWhen in the course of childhood events, it becomes necessary for one (small)

person to create a separate and equal hiding spot to which the laws of growing

up entitle them, the truth will be self-evident: they should declare their

very own country!

Full of tongue-in-cheek instructions—

Make your own flag Your own currency Your own laws

—this picture book offers a hilarious lesson in junior civics that shows every

budding future-president exactly how he or she can create a very special

place all their own.

RICK WALTON is the author of So Many Bunnies, One More Bunny and more than ninety other picture books both bunny-and non-bunny-related. He lives with his family in Utah. www.rickwalton.com WES HARGIS is the illustrator of Jackson and Bud’s Bumpy Ride and “Weird” Al Yankovic’s When I Grow Up. He lives in southern Arizona with his wife and some really sweet kids. www.weshargis.com

I Need My Own Country!by Rick Walton • illustrated by Wes Hargis

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DOMENICA MORE-GORDON is an artist and textile designer whose miniature wool dogs have found fame worldwide, and include customers such as Brad Pitt. She is married to the author and screenwriter Charlie Fletcher, and lives just outside Edinburgh. www.domenicamoregordon.com

Archie is a canine with a craving for couture.Meet Archie: Designer. Fashionista. Dog. Archie leads a quiet life with his

faithful pet. That is, until he gets a sewing machine and his creativity starts

to run wild. It’s not long before Archie’s nimbleness with a needle catches

the attention of his friends and fellow dog walkers. Soon, the entire city is

straining at the leash for one of his couture concoctions… including a queen

and her two very royal corgis. This enchanting, nearly wordless picture book

about following your dreams wherever they may lead will inspire and delight

readers of all ages.

Archieby Domenica More Gordon

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978-1-59990-936-3 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

NOVEMBER 2012

Hardcover picture bookAges 3 to 6; Grades PreS to 148 pages; trim 10 5/8 x 8 21/32

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial and merchandise: LAW Ltd.All else: Bloomsbury

Reinforced:978-1-59990-947-9 • $17.89

Author location: Edinburgh, Scotland

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Oh, Nuts!by Tammi Sauer • illustrated by Dan Krall

TAMMI SAUER is the author of Chicken Dance, Cowboy Camp, and other books for young readers. She has also taught summer school, preschool, and middle school, and served as a library media specialist. She loves to read, ski, spend time with family and friends, go to the movies, and eat out as often as possible. She lives in Edmond, OK, with a husband, two children, one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish. www.tammisauer.com DAN KRALL is a cartoonist and illustrator whose previous books include Absolutely Beastly Children and Being a Pig is Nice. When he’s not illustrating picture books, he works in the animation industry as a producer and art director. www.dankrall.com

978-1-59990-466-5 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover picture bookAges 3 to 6; Grades PreS to 132 pages; 9 5/8 X 10 3/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Reinforced:978-1-59990-467-2 • $17.89

Author location: Edmond, OKIllustrator location: Los Angeles, CA

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MARKETING• Cartoon trailer for pre-publication

promotion

• Ads on targeted parenting sites

• Targeted outreach to print and online parenting media

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Cutesy, Blinky and Bob live in the zoo. But does anyone pay attention to them? No! All the

zoo-goers are too busy gawking at gorillas, clicking cameras at the koalas, even staring at

the sloth! That is, until these chipmunks concoct a full-on campaign to become the most

popular animals in the zoo. But it won’t be easy. No matter what our heroes try, it’s hard

to upstage exotic creatures like zebras and wallabies and poison dart frogs. And when this

fame-hungry trio finally achieves the stardom they’ve been dreaming of, they may discover

it’s not all it was cracked up to be. Oh nuts!

Rising stars Tammi Sauer and Dan Krall have crafted a hilarious picture book for little

attention seekers everywhere – and the zookeepers who love them.

Click, clack, WHO? Forget typing cows—these chipmunks are ready for their close up.

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Perfect for the littlest hands (and the pickiest of eaters), Too Pickley! is now available in board book.Too wrinkly, too squishy, too fruity, too fishy!

It’s time to eat, but somebody doesn’t like a single item on his plate. What’s

a picky eater to do?

This romping text and stylishly bold art make for a delectable board book.

Parents (and the picky eaters they love) will recognize themselves in the

hilarious antics played out here, while the ending brings reassurance—and

with a little luck, a clean plate.

Too Pickley!by Jean Reidy • illustrated by Geneviève Leloup

JEAN REIDY writes from her home in Colorado where she lives with her husband, Mike. She has four children and hordes of nieces and nephews who provide her endless inspiration. www.jeanreidy.com GENEVIÈVE LELOUP studied graphic arts, animation, and printing in Belgium, where she was born. Her whimsical illustrations have highlighted editorial articles, paper products, ads, children’s furniture, and textiles (including lots of children’s clothes), but this is her first picture book series. www.alulustudio.com

978-1-59990-680-5 • $7.99$8.99 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Board book Ages 0 to 3 26 pages; 6 11/16 X 6 11/16

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial and merchandise, and electronic adaptation (text only): Erin Murphy Literary AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: Greenwood Village, COIllustration location: Brooklyn, NY

Also available:

TOO PRINCESSY!978-1-59990-722-2 hc • $11.99978-1-59990-761-1 re • $12.89

TOO PICKLEY!978-1-59990-309-5 hc • $11.99/$15.00 Can.978-1-59990-310-1 re • $12.89

“Young listeners will recite along and demand seconds. Tuck in!” —Kirkus Reviews

TOO PURPLEY!978-1-59990-679-9 board book • $7.99/$10.00 Can.978-1-59990-307-1 hc • $11.99/$15.00 Can.978-1-59990-437-5 re • $12.89

“This fun book has lots of descriptive words that tickle the ear, great colors and patterns, and a charming protagonist.”—School Library Journal

“Fussy dressers, this one’s for you . . . Clothing-decision screamers and their caretakers will relate and laugh.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Chick ‘n’ Pug Meet The Dudeby Jennifer Sattler

JENNIFER SATTLER is also the creator of the picture books Sylvie, Chick ’n’ Pug, and Pig Kahuna. She is married and has two children and two dogs, both of which are part basset hound (and thus aspire to be much bigger dogs than they really are.) www.jennifersattler.com

978-1-59990-600-3 • $14.99$16.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover picture book Ages 3 to 6; Grade PreS to 132 pages; 10 x 10 Full-color illustrations Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinCommercial and merchandise: Liza Dawson AssociatesAll else: Bloomsbury

Reinforced:978-1-59990-760-4 • $15.89

Author location: Greenfield, NY

Also Available:

PIG KAHUNA978-1-159990-635-5• $14.99/$18.50 Can.

A Kirkus Best Book of 2011

★ “An utterly engaging picture-book experience—eye-catching, thought-provoking and just plain fun.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

CHICK ‘N’ PUG 978-1-59990-534-1 hc • $14.99/$18.50 Can.978-1-59990-535-8 re • $15.89

An IndieBound Next Pick

“This story about friendship will resonate with children who find their heroes in unlikely places.”—Publishers Weekly

He’s taller than the Chrysler Building. He drools more than a baby sucking

on a piece of Jello®. Dog people will swoon for him. Chick and Pug know

him only as . . . The Dude.

When the larger-than-life Dude ambles into Pug’s territory and steals Pug’s

favorite chew toy, Chick is ready to take down the slobbering scoundrel.

However that would require making Pug get up, first...and that could take all

day. Will Chick rescue the stolen squeaky toy? Will Pug nap through all the

best parts? And is The Dude’s bite as bad as his bark? Stay tuned!

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SHANNON HALE is the Newbery-Honor winning and New York Times bestselling author of Princess Academy, The Books of Bayern, and the graphic novels Rapunzel’s Revenge and Calamity Jack—as well as three novels for adults. She and her husband, the author Dean Hale, have four children and live near Salt Lake City, Utah. www.shannonhale.com

978-1-59990-873-1 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

AUGUST 2012

Hardcover middle-grade novel10 and up; Grades 5 and up300 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: World Canada: Bloomsbury via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, performance, electronic adaptation: Barry Goldblatt Literary AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury Author location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Also available:

PRINCESS ACADEMY978-1-59990-073-5 $7.95978-1-58234-993-0 $17.99

New York Times bestseller

A Newbery Honor Book

A Booksense Pick

An ALA Notable Book

A Bank Street College Book of the Year

Eight state award lists

Princess Academy: Palace of StoneBy Shannon Hale

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Coming down from the mountain to a new life in the city seems a thrill beyond

imagining. When Miri and her friends from Mount Eskel set off to help the future

princess Britta prepare for her royal wedding, she is happy about her chance to

attend school in the capital city. There, Miri befriends students who seem so

sophisticated and exciting . . . until she learns that they have some frightening

plans. They think that Miri will help them, that she should help them. Soon Miri

finds herself torn between loyalty to the princess and her new friends’ ideas,

between an old love and a new crush, and between her small mountain home

and the bustling city.

Picking up where Princess Academy left off, this incredible stand-alone story

celebrates the joys of friendship, the delight of romance, and the fate of a beloved

fairy tale kingdom.

“Palace of Stone, for me, bears two hallmarks of a great book—a story that I found myself daydreaming about and characters that I miss now that I have finished the novel.”

—Cynthia Richards, Northshire Bookstore

“It was lovely to be reunited with the girls of Mount Eskel. Miri’s itch to know and learn takes her to the capital city, where intrigue surrounds Britta and the royal family. Where in Princess Academy she found her strengths, now Miri has to find the best way to use them—and quickly. Politically challenging, thought-provoking, and genuinely heartwarming, Hale’s newest is one I can’t wait to handsell.”

—Jenn Northington, WORD Brooklyn

The highly-anticipated sequel to the Newbery Honor Book

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MARKETING• Book trailer and digital countdown clock

for pre-publication promotion

• Teaser content available online and in a reissued edition of Princess Academy

• Strong presence at BEA, including in-booth giveaways and author appearances

• Extensive promotion via social networking venues, including video messages from fans of the original and from Shannon Hale herself

• National print and broadcast media

• Multi-city author tour

• Blog tour

• Targeted advertising at publication and throughout the holiday season on parenting, girl-interest, and pop culture sites as well as in educational outlets

• Appearances at IRA, TLA, and ALA

• Wide distribution of e-book teachers edition of Princess Academy leading up to publication of sequel

“I’ll always come home, Pa.”

But a shiver of uncertainty had entered her. She sat in the back of a

wagon as it drove away, her eyes taking in every last image of home: her

house built of gray rubble rock, the white gleam of linder shards mark-

ing the paths, the jagged cliffs of the quarry, and the grand, white-tipped

head of Mount Eskel.

She felt night-blind and afraid, as if walking a path that might lead

to sheer cliff and empty air. The lowlands were so far away, she could

scarcely believe they existed. Once she was in the lowlands, would home

seem like a dream too?

She glimpsed Pa and Marda one last time before the road bent, and all

sign of the village was gone from sight.

Praise for Princess Academy

“The book is a fresh approach to the traditional princess story with unexpected plot twists and great emotional resonance.” —2006 Newbery Committee

★“[A]n unalloyed joy.”—Kirkus, starred review

“[A] magical read!” —Discovery Girls

★“Hale weaves an intricate, multilayered story about families, relationships, education, and the place we call home.” —SLJ, starred review

“I believe it’s a book for everybody. There are adventures and dangers, and the most compelling, believable, poignant love story I have read in many a year.” —Orson Scott Card

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978-1-59990-906-6 • $6.99$7.99 Can.

978-1-59990-907-3 • $15.99OCTOBER 2012

Simultaneous paperback and hardcover middle-grade novelAges 8 to 12; Grades 3 to 6 256; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial, and merchandise: Nancy Gallt AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: Kellogg, IA

Also available:

VILLAIN SCHOOL: GOOD CURSES EVIL978-1-59990-848-9 pb • $6.99/ Price Can.978-1-59990-610-2 hc • $15.99/ Price Can.

“Fast-paced action and snappy dialogue will appeal to reluctant readers and those looking for a light, humorous read.” —School Library Journal

Villain School is back in session and new students are earning A’s for attack and ambush.At Master Dreadthorn’s School for Wayward Villains, young villains must

learn to be bad. Rune Drexler, Big Bad Wolf Jr., and Jezebel Dracula are

feeling pretty good (or bad!) about their evildoer skills. But that was before

two new students joined the ranks: Princess Ileana and mad-scientist-in-

training, Dodge VonDoe. The new kids have big secrets. One of them is

actually a student at Dr. Do-Good’s School for Superior Superheroes and he

or she is here to take down Master Dreadthorn. Can Rune and Co. protect

their school from the superheroes?

Everything you know about good and evil is turned upside down in this

delightful series where the “bad guys” wind up saving the world . . . reluctantly.

STEPHANIE S. SANDERS lives in Iowa with her two mischievous girls and her deceptively sweet husband. When not plotting against her own characters, Stephanie is likely to be found reading dangerous books or eating indecent amounts of chocolate. She is also the author of Villain School: Good Curses Evil www.stephsanders.com

Villain SchoolHero in Disguise

by Stephanie S. Sanders

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and more!

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The Princess’s PromiseA Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess

by E. D. Baker

Embark on a magical quest through fairy tale lands in this sequel to The Wide-Awake Princess.Now that Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty)

wake up from the 100-year curse by finding her beloved prince, you would

think that things would get back to normal. Think again! That beloved

prince, Beldegard, is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie

can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to help—by finding the evil dwarf

who cast the spell. Luckily, Annie has assistance from handsome prince Liam,

and she has many tricks up her non-magical sleeve . . .

E. D. BAKER is the author of The Wide Awake Princess, Fairy Lies, Fairy Wings, and the (eight) Tales of the Frog Princess including The Frog Princess, which was the inspiration for Disney’s hit movie “The Princess and the Frog.” She lives with her family and their horses in rural Maryland. www.edbakerbooks.com • www.talesofedbaker.com

978-1-59990-841-0 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover middle-grade novelAges 8 to 12 • Grades 3 to 6 250 pages 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Author location: Churchville, MD

Also Available:

THE WIDE-AWAKE PRINCESS978-159990-658-4 pb • $7.99978-159990-487-0 hc • $16.99

“This blend of romance, suspense, magic, and humor offers an entertaining, peppy fractured fairy tale.” —Booklist

The Tales of the Frog Princess

THE FROG PRINCESS978-1-58234-923-7 pb $7.99/$7.95 Can.

DRAGON KISS978-1-59990-517-4 pb $7.99978-1-59990-348-4 hc $16.99/$21.00 Can.

A PRINCE AMONG FROGS978-1-59990-689-8 pb $7.99978-1-59990-349-1 hc $16.99/$xxCAN

FAIRY LIES978-1-59990-550-1 hc $16.99/xxCan

FAIRY WINGS (FORMERLY WINGS: A FAIRY TALE)978-1-59990-756-7 pb $7.99/$10.00 Can.

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No Other Storyby Dr. Cuthbert Soup

Due to a remarkable physical resemblance, DR. CUTHBERT SOUP is often mistaken for writer Gerry Swallow, who began his career as a stand-up comic, making numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Dr. Soup’s doppelganger then turned his attention to writing movies, including the blockbuster hit, Ice Age: The Meltdown www.awholenotherbook.com

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978-1-59990-824-3 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover middle-grade novelAges 8 to 12; Grades 3 to 6304 pages; 5 1/2 X 8 3/4 Black-and-white line illustrations

Territory: US, Canada, and the PhilippinesCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, translation, commercial and merchandise, audio, and electronic adaptation: Jill Grinberg Literary ManagementAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: Unknown, Somewhere in the USA (or Victoria, CAN)

MARKETING• Video messages from the author for pre-

publication promotion to fans, teachers, and librarians via SchoolTube

• Ads on targeted gaming and boy-interest sites

• Parenting blog tour

• Extensive outreach to print and online media

• Targeted pitch for conference and fall book festival appearances

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“Why is there two of everybody?” asked Simon, noticing the doppelganger for the very first time. If the concept was difficult for Catherine and Jason to understand, imagine how absurd the whole thing sounded to Simon’s six-year-old brain when his father tried to explain to him. When he had finished, Simon had only one question and he directed it to his older self. “When you’re eight,” he said, “do people still boss you around?”

“They sure do,” said Simon. “All the time.”

“Darn,” said Simon, chomping away on the giant wad of gum. “Nothing to look forward to.”

“I have a question,” Olivia said softly. “Being that there are two of everyone but me, what do we do now?”

No one spoke, but they all seemed to agree that, yes, something had to be done.

The Cheeseman family is back from back-in-time. In other words, they’re

in the present time. Well, presently, at least. They’re soon to journey back

again to save the life of their beloved mother. But when Mr. Cheeseman and

his three smart, polite, and relatively odor-free children get to the not-so-

distant-past, they meet something utterly surprising. Something wilder than

cowboy poets and good-natured pirates. It’s . . . The alternate versions of

themselves!

Old and new fans won’t want to miss this surprising and hilarious page turner

of a book. A Whole Nother Story was good. Another Whole Nother Story was

better. But No Other Story is the best; plus it’s got a shorter title.

* Review from kidsreads.com

The final book in a “perfect for young boys”* series promises more madcap adventure, inimitable humor, and the return of Steve the sock puppet.

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Also available:

A WHOLE NOTHER STORY978-1-59990-518-1 pb • $7.99/$10.00 Can.978-1-59990-435-1 hc • $16.99/$21.00 Can.

ANOTHER WHOLE NOTHER STORY978-1-59990-737-6 pb • $7.99/$10.00 Can.978-1-59990-436-8 hc • $16.99/$21.00 Can.

An Al Roker Book Club Pick

An IndieBound Next Pick

A Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of the Year

“A great read!”—Al Roker, NBC’s Today Show (4.5/5 stars)

★ “[A] grand escapade centered around a close family of smart, helpful, likable characters who run into all sorts of oddball wanderers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Very kid-friendly. . . The storytelling, which merges deadpan narration with an absurdist sense of humor, is the real star of this fast-paced adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

“[T]hose who enjoyed Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ will find some of the same surreal qualities—and a bit more warmth besides.” —School Library Journal

“[T]he laugh-out-loud moments are many, and the puns are clever and sarcastic.”—School Library Journal on Another Whole Nother Story

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MAX CHASE is the youngest of three brothers. He was born in England but grew up in Hong Kong. He has a black belt in karate and a red belt in Wing Chun. He has been writing since he was eight years old and now earns a living as a freelance journalist. He always dreamed about being an astronaut or a cowboy. With Star Fighters, he gets to be a little of both.

Buckle your space harness for the next two episodes in an (inter)stellar new series.In The Enemy’s Lair, the Star Fighters find themselves in a tough spot. They

thought the Meigwors were on their side in the fight to save Earth. But it turns

out they’re an even bigger galactic menace than the Xions! Peri and Diesel

need to return Xion’s kidnapped prince, but to do so means angering the

Meigwors. And that’s a big problem. Because Selene, the third crewmember

of the Phoenix, is being held prisoner on the Meigwor planet.

In Crash Landing, Peri and Diesel locate Selene, but while trying to escape

the cross-fire of two alien enemies, they get sucked into a mysterious

planet’s atmosphere. They survive the crash-landing, only to face the

planet’s natives . . . who are not pleased to have visitors.

Star Fighters#3 The Enemy’s Lair / #4 Crash Landing

by Max Chase

978-1-59990-932-5 • $5.99$6.99 Can. (The Enemy’s Lair)

978-1-59990-960-8 • $5.99$6.99 Can. (Crash Landing)

DECEMBER 2012

Paperback middle-grade novelAges 7 to 10; Grades 2 to 4128 pages; 5 1/16 X 7 3/4 Black-and-white line illustrations

Territory: World EnglishCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinTranslation, Performance, Commercial and Merchandise: Working Partners Ltd.All else: Bloomsbury

Author location: England

Also available:

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www.starfighterbooks.com

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OCTOBER 2012

Paperback middle-grade novelAges 10 to 14; Grades 5 to 8224 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: US, Canada, and the PhilippinesCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, translation, commercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation: Liza Dawson AssociatesAll else: Bloomsbury

Hardcover edition 2011: 978-1-59990-524-2• $16.99/$21.00 Can.

Author location: San Diego, CA

Also available:KID VS. SQUID978-1-59990-489-4 hc • $16.99/$21.00 Can.

An IndieBound Next Pick

978-1-59990-917-2 • $7.99$8.99 Can.

NOVEMBER 2012

Paperback middle-grade novelAges 8 to 12; Grades 3 to 6256 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: World Canada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Hardcover edition 2011: 978-1-59990-644-7• $16.99/$19.50 Can.

Author location: Salt Lake City, UT

Also available:PRINCESS OF THE SILVER WOODS

New! See page 22978-1-59990-646-1 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

A beloved author’s breakout novel, now in paperback. Every Tuesday Castle Glower takes on a life of

its own—magically inventing, moving, and even

completely getting rid of some of its rooms. Good

thing Princess Celie takes the time to map out

these never-ending changes. Because when the

castle is ambushed and Celie’s parents and oldest

brother go missing, it’s up to Celie to protect their

home and save their kingdom. A great new series

that readers will devour!

An IndieBound Next pick

A B&N.com Best of 2011

“Castle Glower is the true star of this charming story of court intrigue and magic.

A satisfying mix of Hogwarts and Howl’s Moving Castle.”—School Library Journal

Tuesdays at the Castleby Jessica Day George

Sci-fi meets dystopia in this action-packed adventure novelIn a future world, Fisher is the last boy on earth.

But evidence suggests there may be a far-away

survival bunk with other humans. In order to

get there, he’ll need to rely on a ragtag team he

assembles, including a robot, a mammoth, and

a prairie dog with basic English skills. Readers

will be riveted as this unlikely team races toward

survival.

“Part speculative fiction, part cinematic survival adventure, the novel features a

brisk pace and clever and snappy dialogue.”—Kirkus Reviews

The Boy at the End of the Worldby Greg van Eekhout

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SUSAN VAUGHT is the author of Trigger, My Big Fat Manifesto, Going Underground and other acclaimed novels for young adults, as well as the Oathbreaker books which she co-authored with her son, JB Redmond. She is also a practicing psychologist in Western Kentucky, where she lives with her family and many rescued animals.www.susanvaught.com

978-1-59990-872-4• $16.99$18.00 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover teen novel12 and up; Grades 7 and up240 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: World Canada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial and merchandise, audio, electronic adaptation: Erin Murphy Literary AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury Author location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Also available:GOING UNDERGROUND

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“Full of compelling, fully realized characters” —Book Page (who named it one of “Eight Books that Will Change Your Life”)

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“This zesty page-turner will hook readers with romance and energy.” —Kirkus Reviews

TRIGGER978-1-59990-230-2 pb $8.95978-1-58234-920-6 hc $16.95

★ “A haunting tragicomic drama of grief and renewal.” —The Horn Book, starred review

ALA Best Book For Young Adults

A searing psychological mystery from an acclaimed authorWhen Jason Milwaukee’s best friend, Sunshine, disappears from the face of

the earth, the whole town, including Jason, starts searching for her. But the

insistent voices in Jason’s head won’t let him get to the heart of the mystery—

he’s schizophrenic, and the voices make it hard to know what is real and what

is not. As the chase becomes more panicked, Jason’s meds start wearing off,

and he is looking more and more guilty. But of what, exactly? Both brilliantly

witty and intensely honest, this poignant novel draws upon the author’s

many years as an adolescent psychologist, but it’s Vaught’s powerful voice

and expertly crafted mystery that will keep the pages turning.

Freaks Like Usby Susan Vaught

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A haunting novel about love, betrayal, and soul mates.West is a high school senior who has everything going for him until an

accident leaves him paralyzed. Strapped down in his hospital bed, slipping in

and out of consciousness, West is terrified and alone. Until he meets Olivia.

She’s the girl next door—sort of. A patient in the room next to his, only

Olivia can tell what West is thinking, and only Olivia seems to know that the

terrible dreams he’s been having are not just a result of his medication. Yet

as West comes to rely on Olivia—to love her, even—certain questions pull

at him: Why has Olivia been in the hospital for so long? And what does it

mean that she is at the center of his nightmares? But the biggest question of

all comes when West begins to recover and learns that the mysterious girl he’s

fallen in love with has a secret he could never have seen coming.

Blink Onceby Cylin Busby

978-1-59990-818-2 • $17.99$19.00 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 14 and up; Grades 7 and up304 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: World EnglishCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, translation, commercial and merchandise, and electronic adaptation: Sanford J. Greenburger AssociatesAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: Los Angeles, CA

Also available:

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A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

An IndieBound Next Pick

★“Where John’s chapters provide the grim facts, it is Cylin’s authentically childlike perspective that, in revealing the cost to her innocence, renders the tragic experience most searingly.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A fascinating tale.” —The Chicago Sun-Times

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CYLIN BUSBY is the author of several teen books and non-fiction articles as well as the acclaimed young adult memoir, The Year We Disappeared. A former editor with Teen magazine, she now lives in Los Angeles with her family. www.cylinbusby.com

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AUGUST 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up384 pages; 6 1/8 X 9 1/4

Six-copy display978-1-59990-951-6 • $107.94

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial and merchandise, and electronic adaptation: Laura Dail Literary AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: La Quinta, CA

SARAH J. MAAS is a New York native who currently lives in the California desert. This is her first novel, though she has a large on-line fanbase who eagerly support her writing. www.sarahjmaas.com

Throne of Glassby Sarah J. Maas

MARKETING• Extensive pre-publication buzz-building

campaign: º Multiple prequel stories to be released digitally building up to the book’s release º Author video introducing the bookº Book trailer for pre-publication promotion º Countdown-to-release clock

• E-galley distribution on netgalley.com

• Dedicated Sarah Maas Facebook page featuring author chats, review coverage, author Q&As, and possible exclusive content

• Extensive outreach via the author’s website (sarahjmaas.com), social media outlets, and the author’s large following of fans from FictionPress.com

• Promotion at BEA

• Extensive consumer advertising on targeted teen sites, entertainment sites, and via Facebook

• Blog tour

• National print & online media attention

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Discover what thousands of loyal fans already know: Sarah J. Maas is an explosive new talent.

In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned

to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-

three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is released from prison to serve as

the king’s champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien.

The Crown Prince will befriend her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. But something

evil dwells in the castle of glass—and it’s there to kill. When her competitors start dying one

by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival, and a desperate quest to

root out the evil before it destroys her world.

Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin and Suzanne Collins, this stunning debut is not to

be missed.

Fans on Goodreads can’t stop raving about Throne of Glass: “It’s not simply good, it’s gorgeous and epic, and beautiful, and everything a

book should be. Can’t wait to get my hands on the polished version.”

“Epic, witty, and brilliantly plotted . . . I am one of the thousands of people who

read this book on Fictionpress several years ago and fell in love with it, and I am

counting down the days until it gets published.”

From the editor’s desk …Rarely does a debut author have

the assured, deft writing we found in Sarah Maas. Then again,

rarely does a debut author have tens of thousands of established fans!

I am thrilled to show the world what her online fanbase well knows –

Sarah Maas is a writer to watch.

DebutDiscovery

She faced the Prince. “Well?”

Dorian leaned back in his throne. “My father needs someone to aid the empire — His champion would keep his opponents quiet.”

“As quiet as the grave,” she said sweetly.

A smile tugged on Dorian’s lips, but he kept his face straight. “Yes.”

To work for the King of Adarlan as his loyal servant. She raised her chin. To kill for him — to be a fang in the mouth of the beast that had already consumed half of Erilea . . . “And if I accept?”

“Then, after six years, he’ll grant you your freedom.”

“Six years!” But the word freedom echoed through her once more.

“If you decline,” Dorian said, anticipating her next question, “you’ll remain in Endovier.” His sapphire eyes became hard, and she swallowed. And die here, was what he didn’t need to add.

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NOVEMBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up272 pages; 5 1/2 X 8 1/4

Territory: World Canada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Author location: Salt Lake City, UT

Also available:TUESDAYS AT THE CASTLE

Now in paperback! See page 17.

An IndieBound Next Pick

PRINCESS OF GLASS978-1-59990-659-1 pb • $8.99/$10.99 Can.978-1-59990-478-8 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

A 2011 Best Fiction for Young Adults List Pick

A Masterlist: 2010 Utah Book Awards pick (YA division)

PRINCESS OF THE MIDNIGHT BALL978-1-59990-455-9 pb • $8.99/$10.99 Can.978-1-59990-322-4 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

“Fans of fairy-tale retellings like Robin McKinley’s Beauty . . . will enjoy this story for its magic, humor, and touch of romance.”—School Library Journal

DRAGON SPEAR978-1-59990-516-7 pb • $7.99/$10.00 Can.978-1-59990-369-9 hc • $16.99/$18.50 Can.

DRAGON FLIGHT978-1-59990-359-0 pb • $7.99/$9.00 Can.978-1-59990-110-7 hc • $16.99/$18.50 Can.

DRAGON SLIPPERS978-1-59990-275-3 pb • $7.99/$9.00 Can.978-1-59990-057-5 hc • $16.95/$18.50 Can.

Princess of the Silver Woodsby Jessica Day George

This inspired fantasy upends not one, but two popular fairytalesWhen Petunia, the youngest of King Gregor’s twelve dancing daughters, is

invited to visit an elderly friend in the neighboring country of Westfalin, she

welcomes the change of scenery. But in order to reach Westfalin, Petunia must

pass through a forest where strange two-legged wolves are rumored to exist.

Wolves intent on redistributing the wealth of the noble citizens who have

entered their territory. But the bandit-wolves prove more rakishly handsome

than truly dangerous, and it’s not until Petunia reaches her destination that

she realizes the kindly grandmother she has been summoned to visit is really

an enemy bent on restoring an age-old curse.

The stories of Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood get a twist as Petunia and

her many sisters take on bandits, grannies, and the new King Under Stone to

end their family curse once and for all.

JESSICA DAY GEORGE is the author of Princess of Glass and Princess of the Midnight Ball as well as three novels in the Dragon Slippers series, and Tuesdays at the Castle. Originally from Idaho, she studied at Brigham Young University and was a movie store clerk, a bookseller, and a school office lady before becoming a writer. www.jessicadaygeorge.com

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Butterby Erin Jade Lange

A riveting debut with the relentless immediacy of Thirteen Reasons WhyA lonely obese boy everyone calls “Butter” is about to make history. He is

going to eat himself to death—live on the Internet—and everyone is invited

to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates,

Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets

are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark

encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels

good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he

live with the fallout if he doesn’t go through with his plans?

With a deft hand, E.J. Lange allows readers to identify with both the bullies

and the bullied in this all-consuming look at one teen’s battle with himself.

“Butter’s voice is loud, funny, and unapologetic. I cared for him deeply.” —Daisy Whitney, author of The Mockingbirds and The Rivals

ERIN JADE LANGE is a news producer in Phoenix Arizona. Butter is her debut novel. www.butterslastmeal.com

978-1-59990-780-2 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 14 and up; Grades 9 and up 272 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: US, Canada, Philippines, and Open MarketCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, translation, commercial and merchandise: Andrea Brown Literary AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: Phoenix, AZ

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From the editor’s desk …Erin Jade Lange offers a ticking

time bomb of a plot in this incredible debut. With raw emotion and dark

humor constantly endearing readers to Butter, this novel becomes so

much more than just an “issue” book.

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This Is Not Forgivenessby Celia Rees

Celia Rees breaks exciting new ground with this searing contemporary novelEveryone says Caro is bad, but Jamie can’t help himself. She is totally different

from the other girls. But he soon realizes there is more to Caro—much more.

Consider: How she disappears for days at a time, or the scars on her wrists, or

her talk of revolution and taking action. Jamie’s also worried about his older

brother Rob. Back from Afghanistan and struggling with PTSD, Rob is living

in a world of his own. Which is why it’s so strange that Rob and Caro know

one another—and why their secrets feel so very dangerous.

“Sleek, dark and dangerous. Celia Rees has ventured into new territory and returned with

explosives.”—Patrick Ness, author of the 2011 Carnegie Medal award-winner Monsters of Men

“In a remarkable book that manages to be both lyrical and gritty in the same breath, Celia

Rees takes us into an apparently ordinary world where love, betrayal, faith and violence

appear hand in hand on virtually every page. I love it for its deceptively gentle prose, its

totally believable characters and its vortex of a plot.”—Melvin Burgess, author of Smack

CELIA REES is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling books for young readers including the Witch Child, Sorceress, Pirates!, Sovay, and The Fool’s Girl, and her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Celia lives in England. www.celiarees.com

978-1-59990-776-5 • $17.99$19.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 14 and up; Grades 9 and up320 pages; trim 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Author location: England

Also available:

THE FOOL’S GIRL978-1-59990-486-3 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year

“Rees dishes up a quick-paced tale that builds to a suspenseful climax.”—Booklist

SOVAY978-1-59990-483-2 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-1-59990-203-6 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

An IndieBound Next Pick

★ “Capturing the romantic, dramatic flavor of late-18th-century prose . . . the author creates a suspenseful tale of political intrigue and class struggle.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

PIRATES!978-1-58234-665-6 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-1-58234-816-2 hc • $16.95/$18.00 Can.

An ALA BBYA

An IRA YA Choice

A Book Sense Top Ten Pick

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HiddenThe Avena Series

by Marianne Curley

Angels descend on earth in this love story that knows no boundsEbony Hawkins was kidnapped as a baby and brought to our world by an

evil force—a force that hoped to harness her angel power one day. Hidden

for sixteen years, even Ebony doesn’t know her true identity. But now as

a teenager, her powers will become visible. And when she is bound to a

troubled teen as his guardian angel, her whereabouts are revealed. It’s only

a matter of time before someone returns to earth to claim her. Will it be the

handsome angel, Prince Nathanael, who pledged to find her years ago . . . or

the one who stole her away?

Marianne Curley’s talent for mixing sweeping romance with fantastical

stories is back in full force in this start to a riveting and much-anticipated

new trilogy.

MARIANNE CURLEY is a native of Australia. She is also the author of The Guardians of Time trilogy and Old Magic www.mariannecurley.com

978-1-59990-840-3 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up320 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Author location: Australia

Also available:

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THE DARK978-1-59990-544-0 pb • $8.99/$9.99 Can.978-1-58234-853-7 hc • $16.95 /$18.00 Can.

THE KEY978-1-59990-545-7 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-1-58234-953-4 hc • $16.95 /$18.00 Can.

An IRA Young Adult Choice (The Named and The Dark)

“Lively, believable characters . . . [An] imaginative, suspenseful novel.” —Booklist on The Dark

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978-1-59990-912-7 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

NOVEMBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up336 pages; 5 1/2 X 8 1/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Author location: Henley-on-Thames, UK

Also available:

FALLEN GRACE978-1-59990-564-8 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

“Vastly superior to its competitors . . . Hooper writes in beautiful 19th-century cadences, but her story lines pack a 21st-century punch . . . This is historical fiction worthy of the genre.” —New York Times Book Review

“The story itself moves at an energetic, page-turning clip. If at times the coincidences seem, well, too coincidental, blame Dickens.” —Booklist

THE REMARKABLE LIFE AND TIMES OF ELIZA ROSE978-1-58234-854-4 hc • $16.95/$18.00 Can.

PETALS IN THE ASHES978-1-58234-936-7 hc • $16.95/$18.00 Can.

Velvetby Mary Hooper

“Hooper writes in beautiful 19th-century cadences, but her story lines pack a 21st-century punch.”—The New York TimesVelvet is a laundress in a Victorian steam laundry. With both her mother and

father dead, she has to rely upon her own wits to make a living. The laundry

is scalding, back-breaking work and Velvet is desperate to create a better life.

Then she is noticed by Madame Savoya, a famed medium, who asks Velvet to

come work for her. At first she is dazzled by the young yet beautifully dressed

and bejewelled Madame. But Velvet soon realizes that Madame Savoya is not

all that she says she is, and Velvet’s very life may be in danger . . . A romantic

and thrilling new novel from an acclaimed historical fiction writer, Velvet is

packed with rich details and surprising twists.

MARY HOOPER is a popular writer for children and young adults, best known for her finely woven historical novels, including Fallen Grace, Newes from the Dead, and The Remarkable Life and Times of Eliza Rose. She lives in England. www.maryhooper.co.uk

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Off CourseAn A Circuit Novel

by Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka

Gossip, romantic woes, and a sweet sixteen bash turn up the heat in this popular seriesEquestrians Tommi, Kate, and Zara are expected to perform at every horse

show big or small. So with the biggest show of the season just weeks away,

they should be in prep mode. But that’s easier said than done. Kate and Zara

are both dealing with boy drama. And a road trip steals Tommi’s focus. Then

there’s the issue of a new blog on the circuit—is someone from Pelham Lane

Stables feeding gossip to the press? The drama explodes at annoying tag-

along Summer’s sweet sixteen bash.

This addictive series is perfect for fans growing out of Canterwood Crest

and anyone who enjoys the elite world of super privileged teens in series like

Pretty Little Liars

GEORGINA BLOOMBERG is the younger daughter of New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. An accomplished equestrian, Georgina travels the circuit with her horses and lends her time to many equine charities. A portion of her proceeds from this book will be donated to charity. CATHERINE HAPKA has published many books for children and young adults. She keeps three horses at her small farm in Pennsylvania.

978-1-59990-909-7 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

978-1-59990-914-1 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

NOVEMBER 2012

Simultaneous hardcover and paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up272 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial and merchandise: Geller & Co./The Literary GroupAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: New York, NY and Wellington, FL (Bloomberg) Lincoln University, PA (Hapka)

Also available:

THE A CIRCUIT978-1-59990-634-8 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-1-59990-641-6 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

MY FAVORITE MISTAKE978-1-59990-642-3 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-1-59990-755-0 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

“Blue-ribbon worthy.” —Vanity Fair

“A fast-paced kickoff to a series that horse enthusiasts are sure to enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly

“Written in the breezy, gossipy style of easy-to-read teenage fiction.” —New York Times

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Double the drama. Double the romance. A hot new bind-up.Flan Flood’s family is legendary in New York

City, but she’s tired of people using her to get to

her hot older brother, Patch. So when Flan starts

at a new school, she decides to reinvent herself as

a normal girl. But do normal girls have a starlet

hiding in her bedroom and a neurotic socialite

crashing in her guest room? To top it off, Flan

and her new friends all fall for the same guy.

With a glam costume ball just weeks away, Flan

decides the party is the perfect place to kiss her prince . . . or will she kiss her new

friends goodbye?

Readers get two juicy reads for the price of one in this bind-up of the first two

novels in the Inside Girl series.

978-1-59990-910-3 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

DECEMBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 12 up; Grades 7 up496 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: World EnglishCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, translation, commercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation: Alloy EntertainmentAll else: Bloomsbury

Author location: New York, NY

City in Loveby J. Minter

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Between the Sea and Skyby Jaclyn Dolamore

A rich and romantic take on mermaidsEsmerine can’t wait to become a siren—the

highest calling for a mermaid—just like her sister,

Dosinia. But then Dosinia goes missing, and it’s

up to Esmerine to find her. On the way, she runs

into her childhood friend Alandare, a handsome,

winged man. Will forbidden love conquer all in

this dreamlike fairytale?

“Dolamore delivers a great value message in a

fun story . . . [this] will be a big hit”—VOYA

978-1-59990-922-6 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up240 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: World Canada: Bloomsbury via PenguinAll rights: Bloomsbury

Hardcover edition 2011: 978-1-59990-434-4 • $16.99/$19.50 Can.

Author location: Orlando, FL

Also available:MAGIC UNDER STONE978-1-59990-643-0 • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

MAGIC UNDER GLASS978-1-59990-587-7 pb • $8.99/$11.00 Can. 978-1-59990-430-6 hc • $16.99/$21.00 Can.

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A humorous and sensitive story of a girl’s first lovePayton Gritas needs something—or someone—

to distract her from what’s going on in her

home life, but what? Or rather who? Enter Sean

Griswold. She’s sat behind him since third grade,

but what does she really know about him? Fans of

Sarah Dessen and Susane Colasanti will adore this

sweet story of first love full of heartfelt moments

and spot-on humor.

A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee

A Kentucky Bluegrass Award Masterlist (Grades 6-8 division)

“Refreshing and realistic without being overwrought with angst.”

—School Library Journal

“Insightful, humorous, and ultimately uplifting.”—BCCB

Sean Griswold’s Headby Lindsey Leavitt

978-1-59990-911-0 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up304 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: US, Canada, and open marketCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, translation, commercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation: Greenhouse Literary AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury

Hardcover edition 2011: 978-1-59990-498-6• $16.99/$21.00 Can.

Author location: Las Vegas, NV

Going Undergroundby Susan Vaught

“Few will be able to look [at] their cellphone . . . without a shudder and a ‘What if?’”—BCCB

Del’s a good kid, but he became a social outcast

when his girlfriend texted him a revealing photo

. . . and the police got involved. Now he’s finally

met a new girl, but complications threaten to

bring his world crashing down again. Will Del be

able to overcome his past? This must-read, all-

too-believable story features a likeable guy caught

in a highly controversial and timely legal scenario.

“This story is well written and timely . . . Highly

recommended.”—Library Media Connection

“Vaught tells a strong story with believable characters that will resonate with a teen

audience.”—Booklist

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978-1-59990-919-6 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 14 and up; Grades 9 and up336 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: World Canada: Bloomsbury via PenguinPerformance, commercial and merchandise: Erin Murphy Literary AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury

Hardcover edition 2011: 978-1-59990-640-9 • $16.99/$19.50 Can.

Author location: Hopkinsville, KY

Also available:FREAKS LIKE US

New! See page 18978-1-59990-872-4 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

New cover!

A new novel from Lindsey Leavitt coming in 2013!

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by Carrie Jones and Steven E. Wedel

978-1-59990-913-4 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

NOVEMBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up320 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: World EnglishCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, performance, and translation: McIntosh & Otis, Inc.All else: Bloomsbury

Hardcover edition 2011: 978-1-59990-681-2• $17.99/$21.00 Can.

Author location: Ellsworth, ME (Jones)Author location: Moore, OK (Wedel)

Also Available:

NEED978-1-59990-453-5 pb • $9.99/$12.50 Can.978-1-59990-338-5 hc • $16.99/$18.50 Can.

An IndieBound Next pick

A New York Times bestseller

Tayshas Reading List

A VOYA Best Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Book

CAPTIVATE978-1-59990-523-5 pb • $9.99/$12.50 Can.978-1-59990-342-2 hc • $16.99/$18.50 Can.

A New York Times bestseller

ENTICE978-1-59990-693-5 pb • $9.99/$12.50 Can978-1-59990-553-2 hc • $17.99/$22.50 Can.

ENDURE978-1-59990-554-9 hc • $17.99/$19.00 Can.

New York Times bestselling author Carrie Jones’s romantic thriller now in paperback! Although they’ve only just met, Aimee and Alan have a history together.

They’ve been in each other’s dreams. They’re bound by something they can’t

quite name. Something that rattles the windows, haunts the waters . . . and

threatens to tear them apart before they get a chance to find out what their

connection means.

The bestselling author of the Need series teams up with newcomer Steven E.

Wedel to bring you your newest obsession.

“Fans of the genre will find much here to satisfy their, er, obsession.”

—Booklist

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Kiki StrikeInside the Shadow City / The Empress’s Tomb

by Kirsten Miller

978-1-59990-850-2 • $9.99 (KIKI STRIKE: INSIDE THE SHADOW CITY)978-1-59990-921-9 • $9.99 (KIKI STRIKE: THE EMPRESS’S TOMB)NEW ISBNS!$10.99 Can

DECEMBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up400 pages (Inside the Shadow City); 384 pages (The Empress’s Tomb); 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: US, Canada, and the PhilippinesCanada: Bloomsbury via PenguinTextbook, first serial, performance, translation, commercial and merchandise, audio, and electronic adaptation: William Morris AgencyAll else: Bloomsbury

Hardcover editions:978-1-58234-960-2• $16.95/$18.50 Can. (Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City)978-1-59990-047-6• $16.95/$18.50 Can. (Kiki Strike: The Empress’s Tomb)

Author location: New York, NY

Praise for Kirsten Miller’s Kiki Strike series:

“If Harry Potter lived in New York City, he’d have a mad crush on 14-year-old Kiki Strike . . . Miller is destined to become the object of millions of readers’ adoration.” —Vanity Fair

★ “A fascinating, convoluted mystery/adventure which features adolescent girls with talents and abilities far beyond their years.” —Booklist, starred review

New York City’s hottest superspy is back in this sleek new package!There’s a secret part of New York City that no one knows about. It’s protected

by a mysterious group of girls known as the Irregulars, led by the alluring

Kiki Strike.

Inside the Shadow City introduces us to Ananka Fishbein, a regular girl whose

life becomes anything but after venturing underground to join Kiki Strike

and her friends, the Irregulars. The adventure heats up in The Empress’s

Tomb, when all of the Irregulars have to put aside their personal problems

and fight for their city.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Eternal Ones comes this

brand-new package for her first two Kiki Strike novels in anticipation of the

third—The Darkness Dwellers, hitting shelves in Winter 2013!

Look for Kiki’s new adventure in

Winter 2013: The Darkness

Dwellers

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DOROTHY HINSHAW PATENT has written more than a hundred books including Saving Audie: A Pit Bull Puppy Gets a Second Chance; When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature’s Balance in Yellowstone, an ALA Notable Children’s Book; and The Right Dog for the Job: Ira’s Path from Service Dog to Guide Dog www.dorothyhinshawpatent.com • www.inkthinktank.com

An amazing, true-life animal story that follows hero dogs into battleWhen the news of the raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound broke, the SEAL

team member that stole the show was a highly trained canine companion.

Throughout history, dogs have been key contributors to military units.

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent follows man’s best friend onto the battlefield,

showing readers why dogs are uniquely qualified for the job at hand, how

they are trained, how they contribute to missions, and what happens when

they retire. With full-color photographs throughout and sidebars featuring

Hero Hounds throughout history, Dogs on Duty provides a fascinating look

at these exceptional soldiers and companions.

Dogs on DutySoldiers’ Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond

by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

978-0-8027-2845-6 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover picture book non-fictionAges 7 to 10; Grades 2 to 448 pages; 10 3/4 x 9 5/8

Territory: WorldCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinAll rights: Walker & Co.

Reinforced:978-0-8027-2846-3 • $17.89/$19.00 Can.

Author location: Missoula, MT

Also available:SAVING AUDIE978-0-8027-2272-0 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.978-0-8027-2273-7 re • $17.89/$19.00 Can.

Praise for Saving Audie

★ “Patent and Muñoz bring to life each step of progress and show how the bandy-legged, shoe-chewing puppy grew and graduated from Canine Good Citizen and obedience classes.”—School Library Journal, starred review

“This polished photo-essay . . . will tug at the heartstrings of readers.”—Publishers WeeklyWHEN THE WOLVES RETURNED978-0-8027-9686-8 hc • $17.95/$19.00 Can.978-0-8027-9687-5 re • $18.85/$20.00 Can.

ALA Notable Children’s Book

IRA/CBC Teachers’ Choice

Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, Honor Book

NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children K-12

★ “Pair this with Jean Craighead George’s The Wolves are Back for contrasting but equally effective approaches to this piece of ecological good news.”—Kirkus, starred review

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WalkerWhat’s the Time, Mr. Wolf?by Debi Gliori

Favorite nursery rhymes stand the test of time in Debi Gliori’s charming new picture bookMr. Wolf has a busy day. Starting his daily routine at seven o’clock, his

schedule is packed from breakfast to bedtime. At nine o’clock the mail arrives,

and he goes shopping at noon. Four o’clock is naptime, and surprise! . . . At

six o’clock there is a big party in Mr. Wolf ’s honor. Special guests include

Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, the Cat and the Fiddle and

many more characters readers are sure to recognize. Huffing and puffing new

life into favorite nursery rhymes, this charming story introduces telling time

while showing readers that the Mr. Wolf isn’t so big or bad after all.

DEBI GLIORI is well known for her picture books, including The Scariest Thing of All, Stormy Weather, The Trouble With Dragons, No Matter What, and her Dead Magic series for middle grade readers. Debi lives just outside Edinburgh, Scotland.

978-0-8027-3432-7 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover picture bookAges 4 to 8; Grades PreK to 3Pages 32; 10 3/4 x 9 5/8Full-color illustrations

Territory: USCanada: Bloomsbury UK via PenguinAudio, commercial and merchandise, dramatic, electronic adaptation, first serial: Rosemary Sandberg Ltd.All else: Bloomsbury

Reinforced:978-0-8027-3433-4 • $17.89/$19.00 Can.

Also available:

THE SCARIEST THING OF ALL978-0-8027-2391-8 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can978-0-8027-2392-5 • $17.89

STORMY WEATHER978-0-8027-9419-2 hc • $15.99/$18.50 Can.978-0-8027-9422-2 re • $16.89

THE TROUBLE WITH DRAGONS978-0-8027-9789-6 hc • $16.99/$19.50 Can.978-0-8027-9790-2 re • $17.89

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Penguin and Pineconeby Salina Yoon

SALINA YOON has written and/or illustrated more than 100 books for children. Her awards include the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, Best Book Award, for both Toys and Rock & Roll Colors Opposnakes was a 2009 finalist for the CBC’s Children’s Choice Book Awards for K-2nd Best Book of the Year. www.salinayoon.com

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OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover paper-over-board picture bookAges 3 to 6; Grades PreS to 140 pages; 9 1/4 x 9 1/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinAudio, commercial and merchandise, electronic and performance adaptation: Andrea Brown Literary AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Reinforced:978-0-8027-2844-9 • $13.89/$15.00 Can.

Author location: San Marcos, California

MARKETING• Cartoon book trailer for pre-publication

introducing Penguin and the author

• “Make Your Own Penguin” crafts features on Bloomsbury Kids Facebook page

• E-postcard for online outreach

• Ads on targeted parenting sites

• Extensive outreach to daily newspapers, parenting media outlets, and holiday gift guides

• Promotion at BEA

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When Penguin finds a lost pinecone one day, an unlikely friendship blooms. But Grandpa

reminds Penguin that pinecones can’t live in the snow—they belong in the warm forest far

away. Though he will miss his friend, Penguin returns Pinecone to his home, dreaming of

the day they can reunite. And when he finally returns to the forest to check on his friend,

Penguin discovers that love only grows over time—and so do little pinecones! Prolific

author/illustrator Salina Yoon’s spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life

this endearing story celebrating friendships lost and found, and overcoming the odds to be

with the one you love.

Introducing a character sure to warm your heart: the adorable Penguin.

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Take a trip out of this world . . . and discover the star in youWhen it’s time to sleep, the night might seem dark and scary, but in this

unique bedtime story, readers take a journey through the night sky to the

moment a star is born. Starting as a fire in the sky that explodes into millions

of pieces, stars eventually become part of Earth with all the living things on

it—meaning that everyone has a little bit of stardust inside them. With a light

dose of science and a reassuring tone, readers will know that they never have

to be afraid of the dark as long as the stars are shining.

MICHAEL PARKER worked as a lawyer before changing careers to teach English and write. He teaches English at a school in Sydney, Australia. JUDITH ROSSELL has written and illustrated more than eighty children’s books in Australia. She worked as government scientist before becoming a full-time illustrator. www.judithrossell.com

978-0-8027-2841-8 • $16.99$18.00 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover picture bookAges 4 to 8; Grades PreK to 3Pages 32; 10 x 10Full-color illustrations

Territory: North AmericaCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinAudio and first serial: Walker & Co. All else: Harper Collins Australia

Reinforced:978-0-8027-2842-5 • $17.89/$19.00 Can.

Author location: Sydney, AustraliaIllustrator location: Melbourne, Australia

978-0-8027-3399-3• $7.99$8.99 Can.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Paperback picture bookAges 4 to 8; Grades PreK to 3 40 pages; 10 x 10Full color illustrations

Territory: WorldCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinAll rights: Walker & Co.

Hardcover edition 2010:978-0-8027-2237-9 • $14.99/ $16.00 Can.

Author location: Provo, UT

The Twelve Bots of Christmasby Nathan Hale

New in paperback for the holiday season, a robo-retelling of a Christmas classic

On the first day of Christmas, Robo-Santa gave to me,

A cartridge in a gear tree

Take one robotic Santa, nine cyber reindeer pulling his techno-sleigh,

and twelve days of Christmas circuitry wizardry—and this is one holiday

offering, guaranteed to add up to every gear-head’s delight! A unique spin

on the classic song, young readers will be thrilled to join Robo-Santa on his

annual round of gift giving.

Praise for The Twelve Bots of Christmas

“Definitely more interesting to modern kids than partridges and drummers . . . will be appreciated by budding robot fans.”—School Library Journal

“There’s plenty of fun here for techies, gadget fanatics, and readers looking for a humorous new spin on a classic.”—Horn Book

NATHAN HALE is the author and illustrator of the picture book The Devil You Know, and the illustrator of The Dinosaur’s Night Before Christmas, Animal House, and Balloon on the Moon. He has also illustrated two graphic novels, Rapunzel’s Revenge and Calamity Jack by Shannon and Dean Hale. www.spacestationnathan.com

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A Whole Lot of Luckyby Danette Haworth

Hailee’s caught the ultimate lucky break—winning the lottery!Hailee Richardson never realized how much she hated her Salvation Army

life and Goodwill accessories until the night her family wins the lottery. All

of a sudden she’s no longer the only girl at school without a cell phone or

a brand-new bike! And the newfound popularity that comes with being

a lottery winner is just what she’s always dreamed of. But the glow of her

smartphone and fancy new clothes wears off when Hailee is transferred to

Magnolia Academy, a private school. All of a sudden, her best friend and

parents seem shabby compared to the beautiful Magnolia moms and the

popular bad-girl Nikki, who seems to want to be her friend. Now, Hailee

wants nothing more than to grow up—and away—from her old life. It’ll take

one very busy social networking page, a stolen first kiss, and a whole carton

of eggs for Hailee to realize that not all luck is good, not all change is bad, and

a best friend who’s just a call away will always be more valuable than a phone.

DANETTE HAWORTH is the author of Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning, which was named to the California Young Readers Medal Masterlist; The Summer of Moonlight Secrets; and Me & Jack www.danettehaworth.com

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SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover middle-grade novelAges 8 to 12; Grades 4 to 8288 pages (approx); 5 1/16 x 7 3/4

Territory: North AmericanCanada: Walker & Co. via Penguin Commercial and merchandise, electronic and performance adaptation, translation: Upstart Crow Literary AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Orlando, Florida

Also available:

VIOLET RAINES ALMOST GOT STRUCK BY LIGHTNING978-0-8027-2072-6 pb • $6.99/$7.99 Can.978-0-8027-9791-9 hc • $15.99/$17.00 Can.

“As full of sass as its uniquely named protagonist.”—Kirkus Reviews

THE SUMMER OF MOONLIGHT SECRETS978-0-8027-2291-1 pb • $6.99/$7.99 Can.978-0-8027-9520-5 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

“Intriguing blend of fantasy and reality, myth and mystery . . .” —Booklist

ME & JACK978-0-8027-2793-0 pb • $7.99/$8.99 Can.978-0-8027-9453-6 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

“An entertaining boy-and-dog adventure set against a not-often-depicted era of political strife.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Audition & Subtractionby Amy Fellner Dominy

All’s fair in love, war, and band auditionsBest friends Tatum and Lori are used to doing everything together—

including a clarinet/flute duet for District Honor Band auditions. But all

that changes when Michael transfers to their middle school, and into their

band. Suddenly, not only is he competing for Tatum’s spot on stage, but he’s

stealing Lori, too. Tatum doesn’t like change no matter its form: not with

her good friend Aaron, who seems to believe her fib that they’re secretly

boyfriend and girlfriend. And not with her mom either, who, to cope with a

separation from her dad, is performing in community theater, of all things!

Amy Fellner Dominy composes an equally heartwarming and hilarious story

of how holding tight to the status quo can mean missing out on the future—

and how oftentimes the best way to move forward is by going solo.

AMY FELLNER DOMINY is also the author of OyMG. She worked as a copywriter in the advertising business for twenty years before leaving to earn her MFA as a playwright. Her plays for adults and children have been staged in various cities around the country. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband and two teenage children. www.amyfellnerdominy.com

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SEPTEMBER 2012

Hardcover middle-grade novelAges 10 to 14; Grades 5 to 8224 pages (approx); 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Walker & Co. via Penguin Commercial and merchandise, electronic and performance adaptation: Andrea Brown Literary AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Phoenix, AZ

Also available:

OyMG978-0-8027-2177-8 hc• $16.99/$19.50 Can.

“An appealing balance of big questions and universal teen concerns and triumphs.”—BCCB

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Originally from a world beyond our own, DIRK LLOYD lives in the town of Whiteshields, England, where he spends most of his time trying to get back home to his Iron Tower in the Darklands. Some of his achievements include: building the Iron Tower of Despair, raising vast armies of Orcs and Goblins, the casting of mighty spells and enchantments (including the spell that forced JAMIE THOMSON to submit to his will and record his life story), and excelling in English, science, and math classes in school.

978-0-8027-2849-4• $16.99OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover middle grade novelAges 10 to 14; Grades 5 to 8336 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4 Black-and-white illustrations

Territory: USCanada: Hachette UKAudio, commercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, performance, and translation: Hachette UK All else: Walker & Co.

Dark Lord: The Early Yearsby Jamie Thomson Dirk Lloyd

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including surprise appearances from the main character himself on popular Twitter feeds and Facebook pages

• Ads on targeted tween, fantasy, and gamer sites

• Focused print and online outreach to boy-interest, fantasy and science-fiction, and dad-related media, as well as to daily newspapers and blogs

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Wimpy Kid meets Lord of the Rings in this uniquely funny battle of good vs. evil

“Do you know your address, Dirk? Can you tell us what happened?” asked Officer Johnson.

“Not Dirk, Dark! And my address is the Iron Tower of Despair, beyond the Plains of Desolation, in the Darklands. And I haven’t been ‘hit by a car’ . . . Er, what is a car?”

The two police officers exchanged bemused glances. “Yup, looks like this one’s for social services. I think they’ll need a child psychologist, as well,” replied Johnson.

“No, not Dirk, it’s Dark, and I’m not a boy!” said the boy desperately, but they didn’t seem to take much notice of him. A wave of weakness came over him and he sighed resignedly. Dirk it is then, he thought to himself. For now. Until he got his powers back. Then they would know him by his full name and title, that was for sure!

The Dark Lord is confounded when he awakens in the middle of a small town on a planet

he’s never seen before. What is this strange place, why do they keep calling him Dirk Lloyd,

and why is he powerless against these earthlings who insist on finding his parents? Could it

be that Dirk Lloyd is really a human incarnation of the Dark Lord who, after a cataclysmic

final battle with his arch nemesis, was hurled into the Pit of Uttermost Despair, aka Earth?

Or is he just a lost and confused boy? The Dark Lord must regain his rightful place in the

universe before his powers of domination and destruction are lost forever, and he’s shocked

to find help comes from a most unlikely source . . . a human friend.

Readers will delight in this wickedly humorous tale as the Dark Lord—the Incarnation of

Evil, The World Burner—finds that even he might have a good side.

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Beat the game. Save the world. Pandora’s just your average teen—glued to her cell phone and laptop, surfing

Facebook and e-mailing with her friends—until the day her long-lost father

sends her a link to a mysterious site featuring twelve photos of her as a

child. Unable to contain her curiosity, Pandora enters the site, where she is

prompted to play her favorite virtual-reality game, Zero Day. This unleashes

a global computer virus that plunges the whole world into panic: suddenly,

there is no Internet. No cell phones. No utilities, traffic lights, hospitals, law

enforcement. Pandora teams up with handsome stepbrothers Eli and Theo to

enter the virtual world of Zero Day. Simultaneously, she continues to follow

the photographs from her childhood in an attempt to beat the game and

track down her father—her one key to saving the world as we know it. Part

The Matrix, part retelling of the Pandora myth, Doomed has something for

gaming fans, dystopian fans, and romance fans alike.

TRACY DEEBS is also the author of the Tempest series and the co-author of The International Kissing Club (under the pseudoynm Ivy Adams). She lives in Austin, Texas, where she is a writing and literature professor at Austin Community College. www.tracydeebs.com

978-0-8027-2373-4 • $16.99$19.50 Can.

DECEMBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up400 pages (approx); 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, performance and electronic adaptation: Prospect Agency All else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Austin, Texas

Also available:

TEMPEST RISING978-0-8027-2796-1 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-0-8027-2231-7 hc • $16.99/$17.99 Can.

“Truly imaginative . . . vibrant and unique.”—BCCB

“Dark, magical, and achingly beautiful.”—Tera Lynn Childs, author of Forgive My Fins

TEMPEST UNLEASHED978-0-8027-2830-2 hc • $16.99/$17.99 Can.

THE INTERNATIONAL KISSING CLUB978-0-8027-2318-5 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-0-8027-2358-1 hc • $16.99/$17.99 Can.

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978-0-8027-2840-1• $16.99$18.00 Can.

OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grade 7 and up304 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: World EnglishCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinAudio, commercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, performance, and translation: Barry Goldblatt Literary Agency All else: Walker & Co.

Author Location: Doylestown, PA

TIFFANY SCHMIDT grew up in Massachusetts where she spent a significant part of her childhood getting into mischief and sitting in the naughty chair. All those time outs turned out to be a blessing; they forced her to sit still long enough to hone her storytelling skills. She now lives in Pennsylvania with her saintly husband and impish twin boys. Send Me a Sign is her first novel. www.tiffanyschmidt.net

This A-lister has it all . . . the grades, the boys, and the friends. But can she survive “the Big C?”Mia is always looking for signs. A sign that she should get serious with her

soccer-captain boyfriend. A sign that she’ll get the grades to make it into an

Ivy-league school. One sign she didn’t expect to look for was: “Will I survive

cancer?” It’s a question her friends would never understand, prompting Mia

to keep her illness a secret. The only one who knows is her lifelong best friend,

Gyver, who is poised to be so much more. Mia is determined to survive,

but when you have so much going your way, there is so much more to lose.

From debut author Tiffany Schmidt comes a heart-wrenching and ultimately

uplifting story of one girl’s search for signs of life in the face of death.

MARKETING• Extensive promotion via Bloomsbury

Teens Facebook page, including author Q&A, polls, and an excerpt from the book posted prior to publication

• Ads on targeted teen sites

• Blog tour

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From the editor’s desk …Like Mia, editors are always

looking for signs when they read a new submission. Signs that readers

will connect with a character or story. Signs that a new author has a

voice that is distinct and compelling. Signs that a debut is the start of a

stellar career. As soon as I read Tiffany’s manuscript, I felt like I

had my answer—It is decidedly so!

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JESSICA WARMAN is the author of Breathless, Where the Truth Lies, and Between, which have received six starred reviews among them. Between was published in a total of twelve countries around the world. Jessica has an MA in creative writing and studied at prep school and Yale. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. www.jessicawarman.com

978-0-8027-2338-3 • $17.99$19.50 Can.

AUGUST 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up468 pages (approx); 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: WorldCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, electronic, performance adaptation: Harvey Klinger AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Pittsburgh, PA

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New in paperback! See page 48978-0-8027-3386-3 • $9.99 pb

Texas Tayshas Reading List

★ “Liz runs the gamut of strong emotion throughout this compelling backtrack of a short life.”—BCCB, starred review

★ “Warman infuses what might have been a slight plot with some heady insights about the effects of parental behavior on children and struggles with forgiveness, repentance, and religion.”—Booklist, starred review

WHERE THE TRUTH LIES978-0-8027-2292-8 pb • $9.99/$11.00 Can.978-0-8027-2078-8 hc • $16.99 hc/$21.00 Can.

★ “A page-turner to the bittersweet ending.”—Kirkus Reviews

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From high above the crowd, I can spot Uncle Sam on his stilts. I can see strands of customers, their bodies woven into glistening ropes of flesh as they line up for food. I can see the candy apple stand, its neon light glow-ing red against the crowd. But I don’t see my sister anywhere.

Long before our births, we shared the same space in our mother’s body. The chances of our simple existence are one in millions. No matter where I am, no matter where she is, I have always felt her presence from somewhere within myself.

Until this moment. It is as though the thread connecting us has snapped, like something deep within me has been severed. She is simply gone.

Rachel and Alice are an extremely rare kind of identical twins—so identical

that even their aunt and uncle, whom they’ve lived with since their parents

passed away, can’t tell them apart. But the sisters are connected in a way that

goes well beyond their surfaces: when one experiences pain, the other exhibits

the exact same signs of distress. So when one twin mysteriously disappears,

the other immediately knows something is wrong—especially when she starts

experiencing serious physical traumas, despite the fact that nobody has touched

her. As the search commences to find her sister, the twin left behind must rely

on their intense bond to uncover the truth. But is there anyone around her

she can trust, when everyone could be a suspect? And ultimately, can she even

trust herself? Master storyteller Jessica Warman will keep readers guessing

when everything they see—and everything they are told—suddenly becomes

unreliable in this page-turning literary thriller.

A shocking, ambitious mystery full of twists and turns from a globally embraced author

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An ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

Texas Tayshas Reading List

Booklist Top Ten Religion and Spirituality

★ “A heartbreaking debut…achingly realistic.”—Booklist, starred review

★ “Vivid and exquisite…tender and intimate.”—BCCB, starred review

★ “Stark honesty…an important look at an extremely difficult illness.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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• Extensive outreach to print and online media

• Targeted pitch for trade show and book festival appearances

• Ads on targeted teen sites

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N TimeRiders: The Doomsday Codeby Alex Scarrow

Take a trip back to Robin Hood’s era in search of the Holy GrailWhen a British computer hacker finds his name coded into a centuries-

old manuscript, TimeRider Maddy recognizes it as the same message she

had also been sent. Sure it must be communication from other TimeRiders

agents, she sends Liam and the two support units back to Robin Hood’s time

to search for the fabled document—which might be the Holy Grail. But

as a war begins to brew between King Richard and his brother John, Liam

unwittingly takes on the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham and discovers that

the mythical Robin Hood may have been another support unit all along.

This action-packed reimagining of the Robin Hood legend weaves elements

of religion, alternative history, and time-travel ethics perfect for fans of The

DaVinci Code, into a page-turner old and new fans alike won’t want to miss.

ALEX SCARROW has been a rock guitarist, a graphic artist, and a computer games designer. He is the author of several adult thrillers, including Last Light and A Thousand Suns. The TimeRiders series is his first for young adults. He lives in England with his wife and son.www.timeridersbooks.com

978-0-8027-3384-9 • $16.99OCTOBER 2012

Hardcover teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up448 pages (approx); 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: US, PhilippinesCanada: Puffin UKCommercial and merchandise, translation, electronic, performance adaptation, and textbook: Puffin UK All else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Norwich, United Kingdom

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“Brilliantly paced, fascinating.” —BCCB

“Interesting premise populated by engaging, well-developed characters.” —Kirkus Reviews

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New in paperback! See page 48978-0-8027-3387-0 • $9.99 pb

“An interesting, in-depth exploration of the implications of time travel and it’s effect on reality . . .” —School Library Journal

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ALYXANDRA HARVEY is the author of Stolen Away, Haunting Violet, and the Drake Chronicles. When not writing, she is a belly dancer and jewelry-maker. She lives in an old farmhouse with her husband, hawk, and dogs. www.alyxandraharvey.com • www.thedrakechronicles.com

978-0-8027-2847-0 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

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JUNE 2012

Simultaneous hardcover and paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up304 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: World Canada: Walker & Co. via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, and performance: The Stringer Literary AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Author Location: Ontario, Canada

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“This quick read will keep readers entertained from start to finish . . . Readers will not mind cuddling up with the third book in the Drake Chronicles and will be looking for more.”—VOYA BLOOD FEUD978-0-8027-2096-2 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.978-0-8027-2097-9 hc • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

“Full of intrigue, suspense, and romance with a great cast of characters.” —School Library JournalHEARTS AT STAKE978-0-8027-2074-0 pb • $9.99/$10.99 Can.

Romantic Times Top Pick

“A smart mix of darkness and humor.” —Publishers Weekly

Thrilling romance and high action continue in the penultimate installment of the Drake ChroniclesWhen the vampire tribes convene for the rare Blood Moon ceremonies,

Solange Drake’s struggle with her feral nature, a mysterious stranger,

family secrets, and forbidden magic put her entire family in danger. And

when Nicholas Drake is torn between saving his little sister, Solange, or his

girlfriend Lucy, who will he choose?

Blood MoonThe Drake Chronicles

by Alyxandra Harvey

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978-0-8027-3387-0 • $9.99 SEPTEMBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up 432 pages; 5-1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: US, PhillipinesCanada: Puffin UKCommercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, performance, and textbook: Puffin UK All else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Norwich, England

Hardcover edition 2011:978-0-8027-2296-6 • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

The time-bending adventure series continues with a trip back into prehistoric timesLiam, Maddy, and Sal are TimeRiders, teens

who’ve been saved from certain death to prevent

time travel from destroying history—and the

future. But when Maddy mistakenly opens

a time window, Liam is marooned sixty-five

million years in the past, in the hunting ground

of a deadly species of prehistoric predator. Liam’s

only hope is to make contact with Maddy and Sal

before he’s hunted down by dinosaurs, and without altering history so much that

the world is overtaken by a terrifying new reality.

“Scarrow blends adventure with history in a way that goes down painlessly. Readers

will be intrigued, puzzled—and ready for the next one.”—Kirkus Reviews

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978-0-8027-3386-3 • $9.99 $10.99 Can.

AUGUST 2012

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Territory: World EnglishCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, and performance: Harvey Klinger AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Pittsburgh, PA

Hardcover edition 2011:978-0-8027-2182-2 • $17.99/$19.00 Can.

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BEAUTIFUL LIES978-0-8027-2338-3 • $17.99/$19.00 Can.

Jessica Warman’s spine-chilling, suspenseful breakout novelElizabeth Valchar wakes up after spending her

eighteenth birthday party on her family’s yacht to

investigate a thumping noise. What she finds will

change everything she thought she knew about

her life, her friends, and everything in between.

As Liz begins to unravel the circumstances

surrounding her birthday night, she will find

that no one around her, least of all Liz herself,

was perfect—or innocent.

★ “It’s been a while since The Lovely Bones was in every high school backpack; this is a

strong contender to take its place.”—BCCB, starred review

★ “A perfect read for teens who like complex characters.”—Booklist, starred review

Betweenby Jessica Warman

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978-0-8027-3404-4 • $9.99 OCTOBER 2012

Paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up 368 pages; 5 1/2 x 7 3/4

Territory: US and open marketCanada: Macmillan UKAudio, commercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, first serial and performance: Macmillan UKElectronic adaptation: David Higham Associates

Author location: Glasgow, Scotland

Hardcover edition 2008:978-0-8027-9745-2 • $16.95/$18.00 Can.

A dystopian epic gets a new lookLess than a hundred years from now, the world

as we know it no longer exists. Cities have

disappeared beneath the sea, technology no

longer functions, and human civilization has

reverted completely. Only Mara has the vision

and the will to save the people of her drowning

island as they search for a new home—her

hope bolstered by information from a young

revolutionary she met online in the last vestiges

of the internet. His home, the sky city of New

Mungo, is their only option. Can Mara find her

way to him and give her people one last chance at survival?

★ “Astonishing in its scope and exhilarating in both its action and its philosophical

inquiry . . . will, like the works of Philip Pullman and J. K. Rowling, attract a wide

age-range of readers.”—Booklist, starred review

Pathfinder(previously published as Exodus)

by Julie Bertagna

Shiftingby Bethany Wiggins

Full of mysticism and intrigue, this dark romance will haunt readers to the last pageEighteen-year-old Magdalene is transferred to

what should be her last foster home in Silver

City, New Mexico. Fitting in has never been

her strong suit, but it’s not for the reasons most

people would expect—it’s because Magdalene

is a shape shifter. But even in her new home

danger lurks, waiting in the shadows to pounce.

Those hunting her are the Skinwalkers of Navajo

legend, who have traded their souls to become the animal whose skin they wear—

and Maggie is their next target.

“There’s a Hitchcockian touch to the sinister and growing horde of animals that

stalks Maggie . . . nice departure from the more played-out werewolf plots.”—BCCB

978-0-8027-3389-4 • $9.99 $10.99 Can.

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Paperback teen novelAges 12 and up; Grades 7 and up 368 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: World Canada: Walker & Co. via PenguinAudio, commercial and merchandise, first serial and performance: The Stringer AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Author location: Salt Lake City, UT

Hardcover edition 2011:978-0-8027-2280-5 • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

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Now in paperback, the final book in the Perfect Chemistry trilogy gives fans one last satisfying taste of the irresistible Fuentes boysContinuing all the steamy romance in her New York Times and USA Today

bestselling series, Simone Elkeles wraps up of the Fuentes brothers family

saga with a new twist . . . this time a good boy goes bad when Luis Fuentes,

the younger brother Alex and Carlos, meets Nikki Cruz, a girl with a troubled

past who lives life on the edge. After learning a long-held secret about his

family, can smart, funny Luis find his way through this newly dark world to

the bright future he always dreamed of? Or will that Fuentes bad boy streak

come out with a vengeance?

“The fast-paced story is a melodramatic roller coaster.” —School Library Journal

“Fans of the series and other females will gobble up this exciting, suspenseful novel.”—VOYA

978-0-8027-2798-5 • $9.99$10.99 Can.

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Hardcover teen novelAges 14 and up; Grade 9 and up 336 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: North AmericaCanada: Walker via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, dramatic, electronic adaptation, and translation: Nelson Literary AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Also available

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CHAIN REACTION978-0-8027-2087-0 hc • $17.99/$18.99 Can.

A New York Times bestseller

A USA Today bestseller

An ALA/ YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick

Chain Reactionby Simone Elkeles

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The widely acclaimed coming-of-age novel that offers compassion and hopeInside the closed community of Borough Park, where most Chassidim live,

the rules people live by are determined by an ancient script written thousands

of years ago—and abuse has never been a part of it. But when thirteen-year-

old Gittel learns that her best friend has suffered abuse at the hands of a

family member, the adults in her community try to persuade Gittel, and

themselves, that nothing happened. Forced to remain silent, Gittel begins to

question everything she was raised to believe. This nuanced exploration of

a complex world—one of humor, understanding, and horror—illuminates

the conflict between yesterday’s traditions and today’s reality.

★ “This painful, respectful story of redemption is well worth delving into Yiddish-laden prose.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “An engaging coming-of-age story.”—BCCB, starred review

“This is powerful stuff and a glimpse into places not often seen.” —Booklist

978-0-8027-2332-1 • $9.99 $10.99 Can.

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Paperback teen novelAges 14 and up; Grades 9 and up 368 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4

Territory: World EnglishCanada: Walker & Co. via PenguinCommercial and merchandise, electronic adaptation, performance, and translation: Firebrand Literary AgencyAll else: Walker & Co.

Author location: New York, New York

Hardcover edition 2010:978-0-8027-2088-7 • $16.99/$18.00 Can.

An ALA/YALSA William C. Morris Debut Finalist

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year

“Thoughtful, disturbing, and insightful.” —School Library Journal

Hushby Eishes Chayil

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By Elisabeth Beresford • PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED • PAPERBACK • AGES 7-9; GRADES 3-5

Classic and much loved characters brought back into print with a fresh new cover look and inside illustrations to celebrate over 40 years of the Wombles

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A thrilling and poignant story of the last 24 hours before armistice. Three lives collide and three destinies are determined during one single day in this powerful and timeless novel.

DOES MY HEAD LOOK BIG IN THIS? (ARABIC EDITION)

By Randa Abdel-Fattah

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THE MALICHEA QUESTBy Jim Eldridge

An action-packed historical sleuth thriller for fans of The Da Vinci Code

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As a Junior Press Officer for the British government, Jake is sent to cover a “non-story”—a demonstration against the construction of a laboratory on the supposed site of an ancient fairy ring. But what Jake sees there is shocking and terrifying and leads him to investigate a clandestine organization—the Order of Malichea. And then sinister things start happening: Jake is “accidentally” pushed, almost falling under a tube train; Lauren, Jake’s girlfriend, has all her notes on the Order stolen; and then Jake returns home to find a dead body in his flat and is

accused of murder. Who is trying to scare Jake? Is it the British government? Or other, more sinister agencies? Either way, Jake and Lauren must fight for their lives . . .

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Two children accompany their parents as they travel the world helping animals on the verge of extinction. As their parents work alongside international agencies, the children have their own thrilling adventures.

Written with the assistance and guidance of London Zoo’s conservation team, all information is accurate and the stories are full of excitement and tension.

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Fairy Lies 13Fairy Wings 13Fallen Grace 26Fool’s Girl, The 24Freaks Like Us 18, 29Frog Princess, The 13George, Jessica Day 17, 22 Gliori, Debi 33 Going Underground 18, 29Gordon, Domenica More 5 Hale, Nathan 37 Hale, Shannon 10Hapka, Catherine 27 Hargis, Wes 4Harvey, Alyxandra 47 Haworth, Danette 38 Hearts at Stake 47Hidden 25Hooper, Mary 26 Hush 51I Need My Own Country! 4International Kissing Club, The 42Jones, Carrie 30 Key, The 25Kid vs Squid 17Kiki Strike:

Inside the Shadow City 31Kiki Strike:

The Empress’s Tomb 31Krall, Dan 6 Lange, Erin Jade 23 Leavitt, Lindsey 29 Leloup, Geneviève 8 Maas, Sarah J. 20 Magic Under Glass 28Magic Under Stone 28Me & Jack 38Miller, Kirsten 31 Minter, J. 28 My Big Fat Manifesto 18My Favorite Mistake 27Named, The 25

Need 30No Other Story 14Off Course: an A-Circuit Novel 27Oh, Nuts! 6Out For Blood 47OyMG 39Parker, Michael 36 Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw 32 Pathfinder 49Penguin and Pinecone 34Perfect Chemistry 50Petals in the Ashes 26Pig Kahuna 9Pirates! 24Prince Among Frogs, A 13Princess Academy 10 Princess Academy:

Palace of Stone 10Princess of Glass 22Princess of the Midnight Ball 22Princess of the Silver Woods 17, 22Princess’s Promise, The 13Rees, Celia 24 Reidy, Jean 8 Remarkable Life and Times

of Eliza Rose, The 26Rossell, Judith 36 Rules of Attraction 50Ruling Passion 47Sanders, Stephanie S. 12 Sattler, Jennifer 9 Sauer, Tammi 6 Saving Audie 32Scariest Thing of All, The 33Scarrow, Alex 46, 48 Schmidt, Tiffany 43 Sean Griswold’s Head 29Send Me a Sign 43Shifting 49Soup, Dr. Cuthbert 14 Sovay 24Star Fighters: Alien Attack 16

Star Fighters: Crash Landing 16Star Fighters: Deadly Mission 16Star Fighters: The Enemy’s Lair 16Stormy Weather 33Summer of Moonlight Secrets, The 38Tempest Rising 42Tempest Unleashed 42This is Not Forgiveness 24Thomson, Jamie 40 Throne of Glass 20TimeRiders 46TimeRiders:

Day of the Predator 46, 48TimeRiders:

The Doomsday Code 46, 48Too Pickley! 8Too Princessy! 8Too Purpley! 8Trigger 18Trouble with Dragons, The 33Tuesdays at the Castle 17, 22Twelve Bots of Christmas, The 37van Eekhout, Greg 17 Vaught, Susan 18, 29Velvet 26Villain School: Good Curses Evil 12Villain School: Hero in Disguise 12Violet Raines Almost

Got Struck By Lightning 38Walton, Rick 4Warman, Jessica 44, 48 Wedel, Steven E. 30 What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? 33When the Wolves Returned 32Where the Truth Lies 44Whole Lot of Lucky, A 38Whole Nother Story, A 14Wide-Awake Princess, The 13Wiggins, Bethany 49 Year We Disappeared, The 19Yoon, Salina 34 You Are a Star! 36

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