THE GRAVEYARD BOOK written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean
Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a sprawling graveyard, being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor of the dead. There are dangers and adventures in the graveyard for a boy. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, then he will come under attack from the man Jack --- who has already killed Bod's family.

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INKDEATH by Cornelia Funke
It's been five years since German author Cornelia Funke's novel INKHEART was first published in English. Since then, the absorbing fantasy, which focuses on characters who can travel in and out of worlds simply by reading books aloud, has captivated millions of fans and will even be made into a feature film in 2009. Now, the story that began with INKHEART and continued in INKSPELL comes full circle with INKDEATH. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

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STARGAZER: The Land of Elyon, Book 4 by Patrick Carman
After a tragic attack by an evil force, Alexa and her friend Yipes are stranded in a strange community known as The Five Stone Pillars. Each pillar of rock has its own secrets…and its own challenges. As darkness descends, Alexa must risk everything to defeat it --- even if it means taking to the skies. Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman.

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Are you looking for a hilarious series that will also give you a serious case of the heebie-jeebies? The master of spooky storytelling, R.L. Stine --- author of the incredibly popular Goosebumps books --- has just the thing: a 12-book series called Goosebumps HorrorLand. Kidsreads.com is giving 10 readers the opportunity to win the first two books in this series: REVENGE OF THE LIVING DUMMY (signed by the author himself!) and CREEP FROM THE DEEP.

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-Visit the official website of the series, www.enterhorrorland.com.

Who will be the ultimate leader?
Eight warrior cats were selected, only two remain.
One will be the ultimate leader.
The battle is on.
The choice is yours.


The prize for THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR: An original short story written by Erin Hunter!

October’s roundup of Cool New Books includes the National Book Award finalist CHAINS, Laurie Halse Anderson’s compelling examination of the very different implications of freedom and loyalty for slaves during the American Revolution; IF YOU’RE READING THIS, IT’S TOO LATE, a sequel to the Edgar Award-nominated THE NAME OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET, which marks the return of mysterious narrator Pseudonymous Bosch; DOOMWYTE by Brian Jacques, a thrilling tale from Redwall featuring a hunt for long-lost treasure; and THE GATE OF DAYS, the second novel in Guillaume Prëvost’s The Book of Time trilogy, which finds Sam Faulkner on a desperate journey through the ages to collect the coins that will allow him to locate his father, who is trapped in a dungeon in Transylvania.

October’s roundup of New in Paperback titles includes ON THE WINGS OF HEROES, award-winning author Richard Peck's unforgettable portrait of the World War II homefront and a family's love; FIRST LIGHT, a dazzling tale of mystery, science and adventure at the top of the world from first-time author Rebecca Stead; MOSTLY MONTY, a chapter book by Johanna Hurwitz about a six-year-old boy who refuses to let his asthma get in the way of a happy and fun-filled childhood; and the 1994 Newbery Medal-winning GRANDFATHER’S JOURNEY, Allen Say’s deeply personal tale of one man's love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places.

IF YOU’RE READING THIS, IT’S TOO LATE by Pseudonymous Bosch
As oath-bound members of the secret Terces Society, Cass and Max-Ernest once again battle the evil Masters of the Midnight Sun: Dr. L. and Ms. Mauvais. This time, they get help from some old friends --- and a few new ones --- in this sequel to THE NAME OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET. Reviewed by Donna Volkenannt. 

THE CASE OF THE PECULIAR PINK FAN: An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Springer
When Enola Holmes encounters her friend Lady Cecily hiding behind a pink fan, she finds it peculiar. In fact, she realizes Cecily is in danger. But what exactly is the matter? And how can Enola help? After examining the clues, Enola discovers that Lady Cecily is being held hostage in an abysmal orphanage, and if she isn’t rescued, she’ll be forced into a miserable marriage. Reviewed by Sally M. Tibbetts. 

THE MAYFLOWER AND THE PILGRIMS’ NEW WORLD by Nathaniel Philbrick
Nathaniel Philbrick has adapted and abridged his New York Times bestselling historical narrative MAYFLOWER: A Story of Courage, Community, and War for a younger audience. THE MAYFLOWER AND THE PILGRIMS’  NEW WORLD includes numerous sketches, maps and photographs of artifacts, detailed timelines and insets of historical biographies, all of which add to its accessibility. Reviewed by Usha Reynolds.

GULLY'S TRAVELS written by Tor Seidler and illustrated by Brock Cole
Gulliver is a dog who enjoys the finer things in life and looks forward to his annual trip to Paris, where he and his girlfriend Chloe share fabulous French cuisine. But it’s there that his master, Professor Rattigan, falls in love with a woman who turns out to be allergic to long-haired dogs. Forced to choose between his prospective wife and his beloved pet, Professor Rattigan sadly gives Gulliver up --- to his doorman. Reviewed by Norah Piehl. 

LIFEBLOOD: Darkside, Book 2 by Tom Becker
A series of unexplained murders on the Darkside of London has Jonathan tangled up in another dangerous mystery. He becomes obsessed with solving the crimes and finding his mother, who was investigating similar murders before she vanished. Meanwhile, the Ripper family is involved in a deadly scandal that goes right to the heart of Darkside society --- and they're watching Jonathan. Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle. 

NIGHTMARE AT THE BOOK FAIR by Dan Gutman
Trip Dinkleman hates to read and is not exactly happy when he's asked to help set up the book fair. All he wants to do is go play lacrosse with his buddy Lionel. When a stack of books knocks him out, he awakens to find himself the main character in one book genre after another. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon. 

TURKEY BOWL written by Phil Bildner and illustrated by C. F. Payne
Nine-year-old Ethan has been waiting his entire life to join in on his family's traditional Thanksgiving football game. Finally he's old enough! So imagine his woe when Thanksgiving brings such heavy snow that his teammate relatives aren't able to show up for the game. Sounds like a ruined Turkey Bowl. Or does it? Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

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