RPM Series by Chris Fabry
Tim Carhardt is drifting through life with one goal --- survival. Jamie Maxwell believes she can and will become the first female winner of the cup. But life isn’t always as easy as it seems. What happens when dreams and faith hit the wall? In the trademark page-turner style used by Chris Fabry in the Left Behind: The Kids series, his fast-paced RPM books will keep even reluctant readers on the edge of their seats. Go behind the scenes of America’s most-watched sport to see what it’s like inside a 200-mph racecar as engines rev and lives collide. Reviewed by Michele Howe.

ELIJAH OF BUXTON by Christopher Paul Curtis
Elijah was the first freeborn baby in Buxton, the Canadian haven for runaway slaves. Eleven years later, he enjoys one lighthearted escapade after another --- until the day he is forced to face adulthood during a heartwrenching quest testing his spirit --- in this often humorous but ultimately moving tale. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

PAINT THE WIND by Pam Munoz Ryan
Ever since her parents died, Maya has lived with her oppressive grandmother, who mourns the death of Maya’s father with a crippling grief. When her grandmother unexpectedly dies of a massive stroke, Maya finds out she will be living with members of her mother’s family out in the Wyoming wilderness on a horse ranch. She is faced with the scary yet enticing opportunity to get to know these unfamiliar relatives --- and the horses her mother loved. Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman.

In this interview, Guillaume Prevost --- author of THE BOOK OF TIME --- explains what prompted him to write a book for children after publishing two adult historical mysteries, and describes the similarities between himself and main characters Sam, Lily and Allan. He also discusses the process of translating this novel into English from its original French, shares some of his favorite authors who have helped shape his writing and reveals what readers can look forward to in the second volume of this series.

THE BOOK OF TIME by Guillaume Prevost
In the first installment of Guillaume Prevost's trilogy, 14-year-old Sam Faulkner begins his quest to find his missing father, who left for a business trip and hasn't been heard from in more than a week. What Sam discovers in his dad's antique bookstore will change his life and test his courage. But will it help him find his father? Reviewed by Donna Volkenannt.

FROGNAPPED: Araminta Spookie #3 by Angie Sage
Araminta is determined to find out what happened to Barry Wizzard's frogs, which have disappeared. Of course, it's not going to be easy, especially when dealing with a crazy character named Old Morris, a dangerous shark and a demanding aquarium show audience. Reviewed by Paula Jolin.

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VAMPIRE BRAT: Araminta Spookie #4 by Angie Sage
Araminta thinks something horrible is hiding in the deep, hidden passages of Spookie House. Could it be a werewolf? Add to that the arrival of Uncle Drac's creepy nephew, Max, and Araminta knows things will never be the same. She comes up with a plan to figure out what Max is up to --- and also to capture the werewolf. But will it work? Reviewed by Paula Jolin.

THE MYSTERIOUS CHEESE THIEF: Geronimo Stilton #31 by Geronimo Stilton
Can Geronimo find the notorious robber of Stilton cheese while somehow persuading the Stilton Cheesemakers' Association to allow Geronimo's family to continue to use their last name? Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

Madeleine L’Engle, the author of over 60 books for children and adults, passed away on September 6th. L'Engle was born in 1918 in New York City. During her long life, she lived in the French Alps, South Carolina, Connecticut and finally back to New York. Before becoming a full-time author, L’Engle worked as an actress --- where she met her future husband --- and as a general store owner. She had three children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her books won many accolades, including the 1963 Newbery Medal for her sci-fi/fantasy novel A WRINKLE IN TIME. During her acceptance speech for the Newbery, L’Engle said, “A book, too, can be a star, ‘explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,’ a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe.”

WHAT-THE-DICKENS: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy by Gregory Maguire
Playful, thoughtful, irreverent and wise, WHAT-THE-DICKENS is a fantastic new offering from Gregory Maguire, a master of fairy-tale reinvention. In his latest, Maguire reconsiders the lore of the tooth fairy, doing so with a playful tale set in the midst of a dire contemporary situation. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

COVER-UP: Mystery at the Super Bowl by John Feinstein
Steve Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are fully aware that the entire offensive line of the California Dreams have failed their drug tests and that the Dreams' owner is trying to cover up the results. These two teens are sitting on the biggest sports scandal of the decade. What they don't know --- yet --- is how to prove it. Reviewed by Kristi Olson.

THE AURORA COUNTY ALL-STARS by Deborah Wiles
Twelve-year-old House Jackson --- star pitcher and team captain of the Aurora County All-Stars --- has been sidelined for an entire year with a broken elbow. He's finally ready to play, but unfortunately the team's only game of the year has been scheduled for the exact same time as the town's 200th-anniversary pageant. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano.

THE TIGER'S EGG: The Wednesday Tales No. 2 by Jon Berkeley
Jon Berkeley's second novel in The Wednesday Tales continues the fantastical and often comical story of orphan Miles Wednesday, as he sets forth on another strange adventure in pursuit of the truth. Reviewed by Patsy Side.

THE MYSTERIOUS EDGE OF THE HEROIC WORLD by E.L. Konigsburg
Amedeo Kaplan is the newcomer in a Navy town where new kids are nothing special. When he steps off the school bus and makes friends with William Wilcox, Amedeo starts down a path that could lead him to his secret dream --- to discover something no one else has ever known. Reviewed by Donna Volkenannt.

SCHOOLED by Gordon Korman
For decades, Gordon Korman has written consistently strong novels for middle-grade children. His latest, SCHOOLED, is no different. It’s a humorous book about peace, love and modern values, and it will make kids think --- when they're not too busy laughing out loud. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

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