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Nation
by Terry Pratchett
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The sea has taken everything. Mau is the only one left after a giant wave sweeps his island village away. But when much is taken, something is returned, and somewhere in the jungle Daphne — a girl from the other side of the globe — is the sole...
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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
by Kate DiCamillo
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The beloved, best-selling Newbery Medal winner — now in paperback!
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 rat called Roscuro, who lives in the...
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 It's always a treat when an author who normally writes for adults makes the successful leap to kids' lit, and Carl Hiaasen pleasantly surprised us with his Newbery Honor Book Hoot. His latest for younger readers, Scat, features two kids investigating the disappearance of a teacher, which is somehow tied to an endangered Florida panther and an unscrupulous oil company (is there another kind?). Read on, and save 30% on Scat for a limited time.
 "One of the wittiest new-baby-in-the-family books of recent years" (Publishers Weekly, starred review), bestselling author Susan Orlean's Lazy Little Loafers looks at the serious problem of baby unemployment, told from the point of view of a disgruntled, put-upon older sister. In this Kids' Q&A, Orlean explains why babies contribute very little to society other than looking cute, how she realized her crazy dream of becoming a writer wasn't so crazy after all. Save 30% on Lazy Little Loafers while the promotion lasts.
 Nearly two decades ago, R. A. Salvatore introduced the world to Drizzt D'Urdenin in a series that has become a fantasy classic. Now, for the first time, Salvatore partners with his son Geno to craft a brand-new saga just for young readers, featuring a cameo of the most beloved fantasy character of all time. The Stowaway delivers all the action, intrigue, and magic you've come to expect from the Salvatore name! Read the essay and save 30% on The Stowaway for a limited time.
 In The Runaway Dolls, the masterfully plotted third book in Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin's Doll People series, best friends Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft are back. A new doll named Tilly May has arrived in a mysterious package from London, but she looks so familiar. Could she be Annabelle's long-lost baby sister? You'll have to read it to find out — we're not giving it away! Save 30% on The Runaway Dolls while the promotion lasts.
 After a victory of sorts over the Fiend and the water witch Greenteeth, Tom, Alice, and the Spook celebrate. However, the dark is still rising, and in Wrath of the Bloodeye, the Fiend reveals shocking secrets with the potential to derail Tom's apprenticeship. In this Kids' Q&A, Joseph Delaney explains why he writes for kids rather than adults and tells the scariest ghost story he's ever heard. Read the Kids' Q&A and save 30% on Wrath of the Bloodeye for a limited time.
 Imagination and empathy help a young girl overcome her fears of some scary people in her neighborhood, in The Little Bit Scary People, the new picture book by the author of the American Library Association Notable Book Toys Go Out. In this Kids Q&A, Emily Jenkins discusses which fictional character she'd love to have as a friend, how she turned her cats into dogs and stuffed toys, and more! Save 30% on The Little Bit Scary People while the promotion lasts.
 Written in lyrical, spare text and haiku, and accompanied by breathtaking collage art by Caldecott Medalist Ed Young, Mark Reibstein's Wabi Sabi follows a little cat in Japan as she searches for the meaning of her name — but finds much more. In this Kids' Q&A, Reibstein talks about his strangest job, his literary pilgrimage to Japan, and more! Read the Kids' Q&A and save 30% on Wabi Sabi for a limited time.
 From beloved artist and storyteller Holly Hobbie comes a new tale about a little girl named Fanny, who desperately wants a Connie, the glamorous doll that all of her friends have. When her mother says no, Fanny soon takes matters into her own hands and makes a doll herself. In this Kids' Q&A, Holly Hobbie shares her favorite pair of shoes, the best TV series of all time, and more! Save 30% on Fanny for a limited time.
Choosing a book for a youngster used to be simple: Tom Sawyer for a boy, Black Beauty for a girl — done. These days, there are so many wonderful books for young readers, making a decision can be difficult. Why not kill two birds with one stone (or small plastic card) — the Powell's Card. Your shopping will be finished, and you'll have provided your favorite young readers an invaluable opportunity to practice their budding decision-making skills.
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