Children’s Book Review May 2016 YA Fiction Only starred reviews noted
Adderson, Caroline. Public library enemy #1. Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2016.
Al-Mansour, Haifaa. The green bicycle. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, [2015]
Almond, David. Half a creature from the sea : a life in stories. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2015. PW* June 29, 2015.
Anderson, Robert Luis. Dreamland. New York : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Atwood, Megan. Stay in the game. Minneapolis : Darby Creek, [2016]
Baker, E. D. Princess between worlds : a tale of the wide-awake princess. New York: Bloomsbury, 2016.
Baratz-Logsted, Lauren. Red girl, blue boy : an If only novel. New York: Bloomsbury, 2015.
Bass, Alexis. What's broken between us. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Black, Holly. The copper gauntlet New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Blakemore, Megan Frazer. Very in pieces. New York : HarperTeen, [2015]
Brallier, Max. The last kids on Earth. New York : Viking, published by the Penguin Group, [2015]
Brown, Teri J. Velvet undercover. New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Burt, Marissa. A sliver of stardust. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Byrne, Michael. Lottery boy. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Calame, Don. Dan versus nature. Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2016. VOYA* April 2016, p. 55.
Carson, Rae. Walk on Earth a stranger. New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015] BL* 08-01-2015; PW* June 22, 2015.
Taking aim : power and pain, teens and guns / edited by Michael Cart. New York : HarperTeen, [2015]VOYA* October 2015, p.50.
Chabert, Jack. Mystery of the map / by Jack Chabert ; based on a concept by Jeff Kinney ; illustrated by Kory Merritt. New York : Amulet Books, [2016]
Chantler, Scott. The dark island . Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2016.
Cranse, Pratima,. All the major constellations : a novel. New York : Viking, [2015] PW* August 31, 2015, Kirkus* September 1, 2015.
Crossan, Sarah. One. New York : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015] PW* July 13, 2015.
Cummings, Troy. Rumble of the coaster ghost. New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Danticat, Edwidge. Untwine : a novel. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015. SLJ* July 1, 2015; PW* June 8, 2015
Davies, Nicola. Manatee rescue . Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Davis, Kent. A riddle in Ruby. New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015]
De la Cruz, Melissa. Triple moon : a Summer on East End novel. New York, NY : G. P. Putnam's Sons, [2015]
De los Santos, Marisa. Connect the stars. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Demetrios, Heather. Blood passage. New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2015.
DiCamillo, Kate. Raymie nightingale. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016. BL* 2 /15/2016.
Doerrfeld, Cori. Believe your eyes. Minneapolis, MN : Graphic Universe, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc., [2016]
Dragt, Tonke. The letter for the king. New York : David Fickling Books/Scholastic Inc., 2015. PW* May 25, 2015.
Duncan, Alexandra. Sound. New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015] Kirkus* July 15, 2015
Eagar, Lindsay. Hour of the bees. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016. VOYA* Feb. 2016, p.55.
Elliott, Laura. Da Vinci's tiger. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015] PW* August 24, 2015.
Everett, Mikaela. The unquiet. New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.
Ewing, Amy. The white rose. New York : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Fletcher, Susan. A little in love. New York : Chicken House/Scholastic Inc., 2015.SLJ* June 1, 2015.
Flinn, Alex. Mirrored. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Franklin, Emily. Last night at the Circle Cinema. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda LAB, [2015]
Frazier, Sundee Tucker. Cleo Edison Oliver, playground millionaire. New York, NY : Arthur A. Levine Books, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Frey, James. Sky key : an Endgame novel. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015]
Gaiman, Neil. The sleeper and the spindle. New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.SLJ* August 1, 2015; PW* June 8, 2015; Kirkus* July 15, 2015.
Gannon, Nicholas. The Doldrums. New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015] PL* June 15, 2015; Kirkus* June 1, 2015
George, Jessica Day. Fridays with the wizards. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Gessner, Marina. The distance from me to you. New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Gibney, Shannon. See no color. Minneapolis, Minnesota : Carolrhoda Lab, a division of Lerner Pub. Group, [2015]. PW*September 7, 2015; Kirkus* September 15, 2015.
Giles, L. R. (Lamar R.). Endangered. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Gino, Alex. George. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015. BL* 08-01-2015; SLJ*July 1, 2015; PW*May 11, 2015; Kirkus* June 1, 2015.
Gonzalez, Christina Diaz. Moving target. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Grant, Michael. The tattooed heart : a Messenger of Fear novel. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Gratz, Alan. Code of honor. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Grau, Sheila. Gorilla tactics. New York : Amulet Books, [2016]
Gray, Claudia. Ten thousand skies above you. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Hale, Shannon. The Princess in Black and the hungry bunny horde. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Hale, Shannon. The princess in black and the perfect princess party. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Halpern, Jake. Nightfall. New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2015]
Hartnett, Sonya. Golden boys. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Hay, Sam. Tooth bandits. New York, NY : Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Hay, Sam. Knit-knotters. New York, NY : Branches/Scholastic Inc., [2016]
Haydu, Corey Ann. Rules for stealing stars. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015. BL* 09-01-2015; SLJ* July 1, 2015; VOYA* December 2015, p. 70.
Hemmings, Kaui Hart. Juniors. New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2015]
Hughes, Devon. The battle begins. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Iserles, Inbali. The taken. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Jobling, Curtis. Max Helsing and the thirteenth curse. New York, New York : Viking, 2015. BL* 11-01-2015.
Jones, Marcia Thornton. Woodford Brave. Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Hightlights, 2015.
Katz, Alan. The day the mustache took over. New York : Bloomsbury, 2015.
Kerbel, Deborah. Feathered. Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2016.
Keyser, Amber. The way back from broken. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda LAB, [2015] BL*11-01-2015.
Knudsen, Michelle. Mage of Trelian. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Lagercrantz, Rose. When I am happiest Wellington, N.Z. : Gecko Press, 2015.
Lange, Erin Jade. Rebel, bully, geek, pariah. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Larsen, Jen. Future perfect. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.
Lee, Mackenzi. This monstrous thing. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015] VOYA* December 2015, p. 71.
Lee, Tony. Messenger : the legend of Joan of Arc : a graphic novel. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015. SLJ* November 1, 2015.
Lombardo, Constance. Stunt cat to the stars. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.
Lord, Cynthia. Paloma. New York, NY : Scholastic Press, [2016]
Lord, Emery. When we collided. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Lupica, Mike. Fast break. New York, NY : Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2015]
Maas, Sarah J. Queen of shadows : a Throne of glass novel. New York : Bloomsbury, 2015.
MacColl, Michaela. Freedom's price. Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2015].
Malouf, Juman. Trilogy of two. New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2015]
Marriott, Zoë. Darkness hidden. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Mason, Conrad. The watchmen of Port Fayt. New York : David Fickling Books : Scholastic Inc., 2015.
Mayhew, Julie. Red ink. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
McGinnis, Mindy. A madness so discreet. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2015. VOYA* December 2015, p. 60.
Mead, Richelle. Soundless. New York : Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2015]
Mead, Richelle. The glittering court. New York, NY : Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2016]
Medina, Meg. Burn baby burn. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2016. SLJ*02/01/2016.
Mlynowski, Sarah. Upside-down magic. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Murphy, Julie. Dumplin'. New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015] BL* 08-01-2015; PW* June 1, 2015.
Nelson, Peter. Creature Keepers and the swindled soil-soles. New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Nesbet, Anne. The wrinkled crown. New York, NY : Harper Collins, [2015] SLJ* August 1, 2015.
Ness, Patrick. The rest of us just live here. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2015. BL* 07-01-2015; SLJ* September 1, 2015; Kirkus* August 1, 2015; VOYA* December 2015, p. 73.
Nielsen, Jennifer A. A night divided. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Norriss, Andrew. Friends for life. New York : David Fickling Books/Scholastic Inc., 2015. PW* May 18, 2015.
Northfield, Gary. Julius Zebra : rumble with the Romans!. [Place of publication not identified] : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Northrop, Michael. The stone warriors. New York : Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Olin, Sean. Reckless hearts : a Wicked games novel. New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.
Oliver, Lauren. The shrunken head. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2015.
O'Neal, Shaquille. Little Shaq. New York : Bloomsbury, 2015.
O'Neal, Shaquille. Little Shaq takes a chance. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Pakkala, Christine. Last-but-not-least Lola and the cupcake queens. Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights, [2015]
Parenteau, Shirley. Dolls of hope. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Paul, Marcy Beller. Underneath everything. New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Paulson, Elizabeth M. Dead upon a time. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Peet, Mal. The Murdstone trilogy. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, [2015] VOYA* December 2015, p. 73.
Pérez, Ashley Hope. Out of darkness. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Lab, [2015] SLJ* June 1, 2015; Kirkus* June 1, 2015.
Pittman, Eddie. Red's planet. Book 1, A world away from home. Harry N. Abrams, 2016.
Pounder, Sibeal. Witch Wars. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Powell, Huw. The lost sword. New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2016.
Prineas, Sarah. Ash & Bramble. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015] VOYA* October 2015, p.76.
Rae, Kristin. What you always wanted : an If only novel. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Redgate, Riley. Seven ways we lie. New York : Amulet Books, 2016.
Renn, Diana. Blue voyage. New York, New York : Viking, [2015]
Resau, Laura. The lightning queen. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015. SLJ* September 1, 2015; Kirkus* August 15, 2015; VOYA* October 2015, p.60.
Rollins, Danielle Burning. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Rosen, Michael J. The tale of rescue. Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2015. PW* September 28, 2015; Kirkus* August 15, 2015.
Sayre, Justin. Husky. [New York] : Grosset & Dunlap, [2015]
Scelsa, Kate. Fans of the impossible life. New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2015. PW* August 15, 2015.
Sedgwick, Julian. The Black Dragon. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, 2016.
Selznick, Brian. The Marvels. New York : Scholastic Press, [2015] BL* 07-01-2015; SLJ* August 1, 2015; PW* July 6, 2015; VOYA* October 2015, p. 79.
Shecter, Vicky Alvear. Thor speaks! : a guide to the realms by the Norse God of Thunder. Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights, [2015]
Sheinmel, Alyssa B. Faceless. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Sheinmel, Courtney. Edgewater. New York : Amulet Books, 2015. PW* July 6, 2015.
Sher, Emil. Young man with camera. New York : Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2015. VOYA* October 2015, p.61.
Siegal, Ida. Showtime!. New York, NY : Scholastic, Inc., [2015]
Sims, Guy A. Monster : a graphic novel. [New York, NY] : Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015] BL* 08-01-2015.
Sommer, BillA 52-hertz whale. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Lab, 2015.
Spires, Ashley. Fluffy strikes back. Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press Ltd., [2016]
A tyranny of petticoats : 15 stories of belles, bank robbers & other badass girls / edited by Jessica Spotswood. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Springstubb, Tricia. Cody and the mysteries of the universe. [Place of publication not identified] : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Stadelmann, Amy Marie. The super-smelly moldy blob. New York : Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2015.
Sternberg, Julie. Secrets out Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights, 2015.
Stevens, Courtney C. The lies about truth. New York, NY : Harper Teen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015]
The anatomy of curiosity / Maggie Stiefvater, Tessa Gratton, Brenna Yovanoff. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda LAB, [2015] VOYA* December 2015, p. 75.
Strasser, Todd. The beast of Cretacea. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Sutcliffe, William. Concentr8. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Swallow, Gerry. Blue in the face : a story of risk, rhyme, and rebellion. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Tarshis, Lauren. The Hindenburg disaster, 1937. New York, NY : Scholastic, [2016]
TenNapel, Doug. Nnewts. Book two, The rise of Herk. New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2016.
Thomson, Sarah L. Secrets of the seven : the Eureka key. New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2016.
Tobin, Paul. The genius factor : how to capture an invisible cat. New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.
Turnage, Sheila. The odds of getting even. New York, New York : Kathy Dawson Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., [2015] BL* 09-01-2015; Kirkus* September 1, 2015; VOYA* October 2015, p.64.
Tyre, Lisa Lewis. Last in a long line of rebels. New York, NY : Nancy Paulsen Books, An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2015] PW* June 15, 2015.
Van Diepen, Allison. Light of day. New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
Walker, Nan. Spork out of orbit. New York : The Kane Press, 2016.
Williams, Sean. Hollowgirl : a Twinmaker novel. New York : Balzer + Bray, [2015]
Winters, Cat. The steep and thorny way. New York : Amulet Books, 2016. BL* 01-01-2016; SLJ*January 1, 2016; Kirkus* December 15, 2015.
Woodrow, Allan, author. Class dismissed. New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
Wynne-Jones, Tim. The emperor of any place. Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015. BL* 09-15- 2015; SLJ* October 1, 2015; PW* July 20, 2015; Kirkus* September 1, 2015.
Zink, Michelle. Promises I made New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.