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Summer
2003 Children's Book Sense 76
Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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 Sahara Special
By Esme
Raji Codell
"Sahara is a gifted writer trapped in a lonely, troubled 10-year-old. A brilliant,
compassionate, eccentric teacher and a determined, supportive mom help her unlock
her gifts. For fans of Codell's Educating
Esme, the news is great: Her first novel is an exuberant success."
-- Banna Rubinow, The River's End Bookstore, Oswego, NY
 The City of Ember
By Jeanne
DuPra
"A cautionary tale (wrapped up in a mystery-adventure) of what could happen to our world if we squander our resources. Read it with your children, and it will spur discussions about responsibility, citizenship, death, and selfishness. Wonderful!" -- Sarah Carr, McIntyre's Fine Books, Pittsboro, NC
 Green Angel
By Alice
Hoffman
"This is a gritty story of a 15-year-old girl's struggle for physical and emotional survival in a world devastated by horrific violence, yet it is told with the gentleness and magic of a fairy tale. This book epitomizes the grace and simple elegance of a truly well-told story that appeals to all readers, regardless of their age." -- Carol Hill, Book Mine, Leadsville, CO
 The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
By Ann
Brashares
"Hip, realistic, and smart, Second Summer is a sequel that really
is better than the first. This time around, the girls delve into their feelings
about their families, particularly their mothers, and find some things out about
themselves in the process." -- Sara Yu, Bank Street Bookstore, New York,
NY
 Don't Take Your Snake for a Stroll
By Karin
Ireland; Illustrated by David
Catrow
"This is an immensely readable book with exuberant illustrations. It's hard to resist the snake on a downtown stroll, frogs loose in a gourmet restaurant, and an elephant sunning itself at the beach." -- Carol Dunn, Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner, WI
 Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism
By Georgia
Byng
"Not much is going Molly Moon's way until the day she finds a book on hypnotism stuck on the wrong shelf at the library. Suddenly, her true talents become apparent, and she finds herself on the path to fame and fortune -- and quite a bit of misfortune as well. Funny and touching." -- Kristine Kaufman, The Snow Goose Bookstore, Stanwood, WA
 Olivia Kidney
By Ellen
Potter; Illustrated by Peter
H. Reynolds
"Olivia Kidney has a strange life! Especially when she moves into a new apartment building, which is complete with talking lizards, an exiled princess, and an apartment made of glass! Will Olivia's life become any better, or will chaos reign forever? A definite first-rate read about a true first-rate kid." -- Heather Young, Fireside Bookstore, Forest City, NC
 Plum
By Tony
Miton; Illustrated by Mary
GrandPre
"This book has taken our breath away! Miton's engaging verse celebrates silly possibilities and everyday miracles. And there is magic in the illustrations, which are at once brilliant, elegant, and totaling captivating." -- Carol Moyer, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC
 Stanley's Party
By Linda
Bailey; Illustrated by Bill
Slavin
"A fun story with riotous illustrations! Stanley the dog is a kick, and so well-trained he even cleans up the mess (including the dog hair on the furniture) after he and his friends party." -- Susan Wasson, Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM
 Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
By Eoin
Colfer
"In the latest of the Artemis Fowl series, Colfer plays with tone beautifully, maintaining the feeling of a noir adventure series and, bringing the series full-circle, perhaps anticipating further Fowl feats." -- Ben Gibbs, Book People, Austin, TX
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