Summer Picks 2010

Kid Critic Yoav S. says, "How would you feel if your mother abandoned you, your sisters, and your father? Delphine's mother has done just that. When Delphine and her sisters visit her in Oakland, California, their mother refuses to spend time with them. How will Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern manage to be with a mother who doesn't want them? If you like reading books about lost relatives, black revolutionary groups, and a bit of poetry, I suggest this book. I enjoyed this book a lot." Reviewer age 9.

Ever wonder what it might be like to step inside the paintings hanging on the wall? In this dark, suspenseful adventure our young heroine does exactly that. Our kid critics say "you'll be staying up late reading this book." This first book in an exciting new series is best for ages 8-11.

In a literary landscape awash with paranormal young adult books, Claire de Lune is exceptional. With a feminist take on the lives and culture of werewolves, Johnson has created a contemporary and believable world for her protagonist's internal drama. Here you've got all the elements of a great teen read (including self-discovery) with the in-demand paranormal twist craved by today's teen readers. Best for ages 12 & up.