The Tale of Despereaux
Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: April 11, 2006
Price: $7.99
"Forgiveness, light, love, and soup. These essential ingredients combine into a tale that is as soul-stirring as it is delicious." — BOOKLIST (starred review)Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a...
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The City of Ember
Written by Jeanne DuPrau
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: May 25, 2004
Price: $5.99
The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her...
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Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
Written by Ann Brashares
Format: Trade Paperback, 416 pages
On Sale: April 8, 2008
Price: $9.99
With unraveled embroidery and fraying hems, the Traveling Pants are back for one last, glorious summer.
Lena: Immerses herself in her painting and an intoxicating summer fling, fearing that the moment she forgets about Kostos will be the moment she sees him again.
Carmen: Falls under the spell of a sophisticated college friend...
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Written by Ann Brashares
Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: March 11, 2003
Price: $8.95
Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn’t look all that great; they were worn, dirty, and speckled with bleach. On the night before she and her friends part for the summer, Carmen decides to toss them. But Tibby says they’re great. She’d
love to have them. Lena and...
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The Giver
Written by Lois Lowry
Format: Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: September 10, 2002
Price: $6.99
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of...
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Written by Ann Brashares
Format: Trade Paperback, 416 pages
On Sale: June 24, 2008
Price: $9.99
With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer.
Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront her demons about her family and avoid them all at once.
Lena: Spends a blissful week with Kostos, making...
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