Dewey Divas Picks- Winter 2017 HarperCollins Canada

Picture Books

Good Night! Good Night! By Carin Berger- Greenwillow Books- 9780062408846- HC- $21.99- Picture Book/Bedtime- 40 pp. - January 2017- Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Three little bunnies do NOT want to go to bed and use every excuse they can think of to stay up just a little longer. A playful and interactive picture book, featuring a call-and-response text and stunning collage artwork by the award-winning author/artist Carin Berger

I Am Not a Chair! By Ross Burach- HarperCollins- 9780062360168- HC- $21.99- Picture Book- 40 pp. - February 2017- Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Monkey around with Giraffe and his animal playmates in this hilarious picture book about a giraffe who keeps being mistaken for a chair, by the author of There’s a Giraffe in My Soup, Ross Burach.

Marlo by Christopher Browne- Balzer + Bray- 9780062441133- HC- $21.99- Picture Book- 40 pp. - March 2017- Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Inspired by the author’s rescue pit bull, this is a glorious, mostly wordless debut picture book with a clever seek-and-find element about a dog who needs a bath—but ends up on an adventure—by

phenomenal new talent Christopher Browne.

Moo Moo in a Tutu by Tim Miller- Balzer + Bray- 9780062414403- HC- $21.99 –Picture Book- 32 pp. - April 2017- Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3- In the classic tradition of George and Martha, Elephant and Piggie, and Frog and Toad comes Moo Moo and Mr. Quackers in their debut, Moo Moo in a Tutu—a hilarious and charming story about two pals, a cow and a duck.

Raisin, the Littlest Cow by Miriam Busch, Illus. by Larry Day- Balzer + Bray- 9780062427632- HC- $21.99- Picture Book / New Baby- 40 pp. - March 2017- Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Raisin has a lot of favorite things, but change is NOT one of them. An irresistible sibling story about Raisin, the littlest cow on the farm, and what happens when she gets a baby brother—from the author and illustrator team behind Lion, Lion.

Rulers of the Playground by Joseph Kuefler- Balzer + Bray- 9780062424327- HC- $21.99 – Picture Book/ Imagination & Play- 48 pp. – April 2017- Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone pinkie promised to obey Jonah’s rules. Everyone except for Lennox, because she wanted to rule the playground, too. A hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics by author and illustrator Joseph Kuefler.

Yoga Bunny by Brian Russo- 1HarperCollins- 9780062429520- HC- $21.99- Picture Book- 40 pp. -December 2016- Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 It’s a perfect day for yoga, and Bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would do yoga with him! But Lizard is too tired, Fox is in a rush, and Bird has the hiccups. Will Bunny ever be able to get his friends to slow down and realize that yoga just might be the solution to their problems?

Middle Grade

A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold, Illus. by Charles Santoso- Walden Pond Press- 9780062445827- HC- $21.00 CAD- Middle Grade Fiction/ Social Themes / Special Needs/ Autism- 208 pp. - March 2017- Ages 6 -10, Grades 1- 5 For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a stray baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild- animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together.

Chester and Gus by Cammie McGovern- HarperCollins- 9780062330680- HC- $21.00- Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Special Needs/Autism- 272 pp. - April 2017 Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Acclaimed author Cammie McGovern’s new middle grade book is a humorous and heartwarming story about the remarkable bond between an aspiring service dog and an autistic boy in need of a friend, told from the dog’s point of view.

The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish- HarperCollins- 9780062433381- HC- $21.00- Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death & Dying- 368 pp. - January 2017- Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Ali Standish’s middle grade novel is a charming and captivating story about friendship, grief, and forgiveness. After Ethan loses his best friend and moves from Boston to small-town Georgia, he discovers that life can be transformed in one moment, but that one moment doesn’t have to define him for life.

Forever, or a Long, Long Time by Caela Carter- HarperCollins- 9780062385680- HC- $21.00- Juvenile Fiction / Family / Adoption- 320 pp. - March 2017- Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Flora and her brother, Julian have lived in so many foster homes, they can’t remember where they came from. And even now that they’ve been adopted, Flora still struggles to believe in forever. So along with their new mother, Flora and Julian begin a journey to go back and discover their past—for only then can they really begin to build their future.

Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly- Greenwillow Books- 9780062414151- HC- $21.00- Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship- 320 pp. - March 2017- Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Acclaimed author Erin Entrada Kelly’s third novel for tweens is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining points of view—two boys and two girls—the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani (hero).

Last Day on Mars by Kevin Emerson- Walden Pond Press- 9780062306715- HC- $21.00- Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction- 336 pp.- February 2017- Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Acclaimed author Kevin Emerson has written the first book in an ambitious space epic—a powerful, emotional, pulse-pounding story of the final days of humanity’s first home in the universe, and our desperate search for another.

The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue - HarperCollins Canada- 9781443445573- HC- $19.99- Middle Grade Fiction- 304 pp.- March 2017- Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 What a family the Lotterys are: four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets, all living and learning together in a big house called Camelottery. Then one day, the news breaks that one of their grandfathers is suffering from dementia and will be coming to live with them.

Miss Ellicott's School for the Magically Minded by Sage Blackwood- Katherine Tegen Books- 9780062402639- HC- $21.00- Middle Grade Fantasy- 368 pp. -March 2017- Ages 8-12, Gr. 3 to 7 Chantel would much rather focus on her magic than on curtsying, which is why she often finds herself in trouble at Miss Ellicott’s School for Magical Maidens. But when Miss Ellicott mysteriously disappears along with all the other sorceresses in the city, without any magic protecting the city, it is up to Chantel and her friends to save the Kingdom

Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere by Elise Gravel - HarperCollins- 9780062351265- Paper Over Board HC- $15.99 -Juvenile Fiction - 176 pp. - March 2017- Ages 8-12, Grades 3 to 7 Inspired by Jim Benton’s Franny K. Stein series, Elise Gravel puts her own spin on the ultimate girl scientist. Olga is an animal lover extraordinaire, a regular fixture in her colorful neighborhood, and the star of this young, new, super-entertaining graphic chapter book series. The Someday Birds by Sally J. Pla- HarperCollins- 9780062445766- HC-$21.00-Juvenile Fiction / Travel- 336 pp. - January 2017- Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and Fish in a Tree, Sally J. Pla’s debut middle grade novel is a beautifully written tale about twelve-year-old Charlie, who must endure a cross-country road trip with his siblings to see their father, who is undergoing major surgery.

Train I Ride by Paul Mosier- HarperCollins- 9780062455734- HC- $21.00- Juvenile Fiction / Family-192 pp. -January 2017- Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 A poignant middle grade debut, perfect for fans of books like Counting by 7s and The Thing About Jellyfish, about a girl who travels by train from Los Angeles to Chicago and learns along the way that she can create a family of her own.

What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible by Ross Welford- HarperCollins UK- 9780008156350- PB Original- $12.99- Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure- 400 pp. - March 2017- Ages 9 And Up From the author of the unforgettable bestseller TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER comes another surprising, beautiful and funny novel about a child who, by disappearing, will write herself into your heart forever…

Young Adult

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson- Katherine Tegen Books-9780062422644- HC- $21.99- Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Violence- 400 pp. - January 2017- Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 + Walter Dean Myers’s Monster meets E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars in this smart, gritty, and haunting YA debut in which Mary Addison—a teen girl who was convicted of an unspeakable crime at age nine—must find her voice to fight the past and tell what really happened that fateful night. American Street by Ibi Zoboi- Balzer + Bray-9780062473042- HC- $21.99-Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration- 336 pp. - February 2017-Ages 14+, Grades 9 + On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own.

By Your Side by Kasie West- HarperTeen- 9780062455864- TP Original- $12.50- Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Dating & Sex 352 pp. - January 2017- Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8+ When Autumn Collins finds herself accidentally locked in the library for an entire weekend, she doesn’t think things could get any worse. But that’s before she realizes that Dax Miller is locked in with her. What to do when you fall for the person you least expect? The End of Our Story by Meg Haston- HarperTeen- 9780062335777- HC- $21.99- Young Adult Fiction- 288 pp. - April 2017- Ages 14 + , Grades 9 + Bridge and Wil have been entangled in each other’s lives for years, going from friends to teenagers stealing kisses between classes. But a year ago Bridge betrayed Wil, shattering his heart and their relationship along with it. Now, when Wil’s family suffers a violent loss, Bridge rushes back to Wil’s side. As they struggle to heal old wounds and start falling for each other all over again, Bridge and Wil discover just how much has changed

Gem & Dixie by Sara Zarr- Balzer + Bray- 9780062434593- HC- $21.99- Young Adult Fiction / Family / Siblings- 288 pp.- April 2017- Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up Gem & Dixie is the new novel from renowned young adult author and National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr—a deep, nuanced, and gorgeously written story about the complex relationship between two sisters from a broken home.

Girl Code : Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done by Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser- HarperCollins- 9780062472502- HC- $21.99- Young Adult Nonfiction / Computers-288pp. - March 2017- Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 And Up The two teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the never-before-heard story of their experience at Girls Who Code, their rise to global fame, and a savvy inside look at start-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding.

The Hate U Give by – Balzer + Bray- 9780062498533 – HC- $21.99- YA Fiction- 464 pp. – February 2017- Ages 14+, Grades 9 And Up Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor black neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil, at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas- HarperTeen- 9780062418685- HC- $21.99- YA Fiction / Fantasy- 432 pp. - February 2017- Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 And Up Freya was never meant be queen. Twenty third in line to the throne, she never dreamed of a life in the palace. However, when an extravagant banquet turns deadly and the king and those closest to him are poisoned, Freya suddenly finds herself on the throne. With the mystery of who killed the king still unsolved, a single mistake could cost her the kingdom – and her life.

The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill- Blink- 9780310758389- HC- $21.99- Young Adult Fiction / Mystery/Historical- 352 pp. - February 2017- Ages 13 And Up/ Gr. 8 and up When her best friend vanishes without so much as a good-bye, seventeen-year-old Piper Sail takes on the role of amateur sleuth in an attempt to solve the mystery of Lydia's disappearance.

Me and Me by Alice Kuipers - HarperCollins Canada- 9781443448826- PB Original- $14.99 -Young Adult Fiction / Science Fiction- 288 pp.- April 2017- Ages 14 +/ Gr. 9+ Lark has to make an impossible choice when her boyfriend and Annabelle, a little girl she used to babysit, are both drowning. Lark chooses, and in that moment her world splits into two distinct lives. She must live with the consequences of both choices. As Lark finds herself going down more than one path, she has to decide: Which life is the right one?

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman- HarperTeen- 9780062335715- HC- $21.99- Young Adult Fiction / Romance- 496 pp.- March 2017-Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 And Up Frances Janvier spends most of her time studying. Everyone knows Aled Last as that quiet boy who gets straight A’s. You probably think that they are going to fall in love or something. Since he is a boy and she is a girl. They don’t. They make a podcast.

Rebels Like Us by Liz Reinhardt- Harlequin Teen- 9780373212200- HC- $20.99- Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism- 496 pp. - February 2017- Ages 13+, Grades 8+ Culture shock knocks city girl Agnes "Nes" Murphy-Pujols off-kilter when she's transplanted mid– senior year from Brooklyn to a small Southern town. Her plan to keep her head down, graduate and get out, a plan that soon flies out the window when she discovers that her new school holds two proms- one black, one white.

Ronit & Jamil by Pamela L. Laskin- Katherine Tegen Books- 9780062458544- HC- $21.99 - Young Adult Fiction - 192 pp.- February 2017- Ages 13+ , Grades 8 + This beautiful and lyrical novel in verse delivers a fresh and captivating retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that transports the star-crossed lovers to the modern-day Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.

Short for Chameleon by Vicki Grant - HarperCollins Canada- 9781443448987- TP Original- $17.99- YA Fiction-256 pp. –March 2017- Ages 12+, Gr 7 up Embarrassed by your brother? Estranged from your uncle? Then you might need some help from Almost Family Surrogate Agency. Cam Redden and his dad are rent-a-relatives, available for hire to anyone looking to upgrade. Now, in order to the heart of the secrets held by their new clients, Cam might have to be himself for a change.

Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer- HarperTeen- 9780062440877 HC - $21.99- Young Adult Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations- 368 pp. - April 2017- Ages 14 +/ Gr. 9 And Up Isabelle is the king’s headstrong illegitimate daughter, whose sight was tithed by faeries; Aurora, beautiful and sheltered, was tithed her sense of touch and voice on the same day. Despite their differences, the sisters have always been extremely close. And then everything changes, with a single drop of Aurora’s blood—and a sleep so deep it cannot be broken.

The Upside of Unrequited by - Balzer + Bray- 9780062348708- HC- $21.99- Young Adult Fiction / Romance/LGBTQ- 352 pp. - April 2017- Ages 14 +, Grades 9+ Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love—she’s lived through it twenty-six times. She crushes hard and crushes often, but always in secret, not able to stomach the idea of rejection. Then a cute new girl enters Cassie’s orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly’s cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly’s totally not dying of loneliness—except for the part where she is.

The Valiant by Lesley Livingston - HarperCollins Canada- 9781443446280- HC- $19.99- Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy- 384 pp. - February 2017- Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up A richly-imagined, gripping historical fantasy sure to win over fans of Sarah J. Maas and Cinda Williams Chima, The Valiant recounts seventeen-year-old Fallon's tumultuous journey from fierce Celtic princess to legendary female gladiator and darling of the Roman empire.

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