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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Lemniscate Book Trailer

We really enjoyed Jennifer Murgia's Angel Star and we're looking forward to her sequel, Lemniscate, which will be released in March of 2011.

For Teagan, these last few months have been heaven on earth—especially now that Garreth, her boyfriend and guardian angel, is earthbound. But perhaps Garreth is becoming a little more “human” than either of them expected.

Now, Teagan must realize that her world is once again about to shift, as she questions the faith she held in others against those once considered enemies.

In this continuation of Angel Star, Lemniscate will draw you even deeper into the world of dark and light as Teagan realizes the angel who could possibly save them all is the one angel she feared the most.


What do you guys think? You can find our more about Jennifer's books by visiting her site here

Fantastic Tween Reads from Mundie Kids




By Derek Benz & J.S. Lewis
Published by Little Brown Kids
Released on June 7th, 2010
Ages 9-12
Source- J.S. Lewis & Little Brown
5 Stars- Highly Recommend

A year ago, the Grey Griffins were just regular kids from Avalon, Minnesota. That was before they learned about the existence of evil fairies, werewolves, and other things that go bump in the night. Now they are monster-hunters, celebrated heroes, and allies to the legendary Templar knights---but even heroes have to go to school.

When the Griffins enroll at Iron Bridge Academy, a school to train young recruits in the fight against the forces of evil, they find themselves at the center of a whole new adventure. The Clockwork King, a Templar foe from days past, has returned to finish the plan he set in motion decades ago. A plot to steal the souls of changelings---humans infused with fairy blood and supernatural abilities---in order to power his army of clockwork war machines (from the inside over).

The Brimstone Key is a fabulous book where mythological creatures meet the modern day world. This awesome "steampunk for kids" is set in Avalon, MN, but also in area that exists between the human world and in a world where changelings, fairies, werwolves (just to name a few) and a whole lot more live. Let me just say, I would go visit Iron Bridge Academy in a heart beat.

You can read more of my review here:
AND enter to win a copy here:




By Mark A Cooper

Published By Source Books
Released September 2010
Source: The Publisher
Ages 11 years old & up
5 stars- An Awesome Read

Tormented by his mother's death....
Taken for granted by his father.....
Trained in deadly martial arts.....

Jason Steed is looking for a place to call home. He finds what he's looking for in the Sea Cadets0an elite group of British youngsters being groomed for lifelong service in the military. But when a routine training exercise goes awry, Jason finds himself in the middle of a secret mission. The future of the world hangs in the balance...and Jason might be the only one who can save it.

This is a brilliant read! I felt a wide range of emotion while reading this action packed book. Mark does a such a great job at showing both Jason's life now in the present, and his life growing up, and it sets the tone for the resilient young man he really is. It also show cases the broken and then on the mend relationship he has with his father,
Lieutenant Commander Steed of the HMS ARK Royal, based out of London, England.

You can read more of my review here





By Michael Grant
Published By Harper Collins Children
Released on August 24th, 2010
Ages 9-12
Source- The Publisher
4.5 Stars- A Wonderful New Read


Twelve-year-old Mack MacAvoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Medium looks. Medium grades. Medium parents who barely notice him. With a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, Mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a more-than-medium life.

And then, one day, something incredibly strange happens to Mack. A three-thousand-year-old man named Grimluk appears in the boys’ bathroom to deliver some startling news: Mack is one of the Magnificent Twelve, called the Magnifica in ancient times, whatever that means. An evil force is on its way, and it’s up to Mack to track down eleven other twelve-year-olds in order to stop it. He must travel across the world to battle the wicked Pale Queen’s dangerous daughter, Ereskigal—also known as Risky. But Risky sounds a little scary, and Mack doesn’t want to be a hero. Will he answer the call? (quoted from the book's jacket).

This is a brilliantly written, laugh out, adventure that is sure to be a must have for many middle school age readers. Mack's voice is one of wit, and laugh out loud sarcasm, as he comes to terms with being a leader of the Magnificent 12. The only problem is, he's got to find the other 11. If that wasn't bad enough, this true to life character knows how to work his away around the bullies who target him at school, but if he thought his life was weird, it's not until he saves the life of Stefan, does this "captain" of all bullies now become an allie on his quest to stop the unimaginable and save the world. The unthinkable happens more than once to Mack.

You can read more of the review and enter to win a SIGNED copy of the book here

Torment Winners!!

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following WINNERS from our Torment by Lauren Kate giveaway:

#101- Heather McCorkle
#74- Linda Henderson
#204- Sarah Knowles

Thank you to everyone who entered. We'd like to thank Random House Kids for allowing us to host such a fun giveaway.

All winners have been contacted. We have more giveaways going on right now here on our site and on Mundie Kids. Just look under Current Giveaways on our right hand side bar.

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