Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry
ISBN 0440419603 Yearling Paperback (7 to 9) 96 pgs WB Price: $8.95
Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry introduces a new girl in class who loves being the center of attention and tells the most entertaining "absolutely true" stories. There's never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid comes to school wearing pajamas and cowboy boots one day and a polka-dot t-shirt and tutu on another? Gooney Bird has to sit right smack in the middle of the class because she likes to be in the middle of everything. She is the star of story time and keeps her teacher and classmates on the edge of their seats with her "absolutely true" stories. But what about her classmates? Do they have stories good enough to share? ALA Notable Children's Book

Gooney Bird and Room Mother by Lois Lowry
ISBN 0440421330 Yearling Paperback WB Price: $8.95
(7 to 10) Gooney Bird Greene likes to be right smack in the middle of everything. That's why she wants to have the lead role of Squanto in her class Thanksgiving pageant. But that role will go to whoever finds someone to be the room mother. All the parents are so busy, no one can bring cupcakes to the play. Gooney Bird Greene to the rescue! She finds a room mother alright, but promises not to tell who it is until the day of the play. Now the kids are really busy getting ready for the show. But will the mystery room mother really show up? Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry returns along with Gooney Bird Greene, who makes her second literary appearance with more "absolutely true" stories to tell, more tips for her fellow aspiring storytellers, and a few challenging vocabulary words to share. Illustrations.76 pgs

Homesick My Own Story by Jean Fritz
ISBN 0698117824 EAN 9780698117822 Paperstar Paperback (7 to 9) 
WB Price: $10.95
In this Newbery Honor winner, Fritz shares some of her own history growing up in turbulent China in the mid 20s. Newbery Honor Book.19.8 cms L x 12.8 cms W (0.15 kgs) 163 pages 

Encyclopaedia Brown Boy Detective by Donald J Sorbol
ISBN 0553157248 Yearling Paperback (8 to 12) 128 pgs WB Price: $8.95
Whenever 10-year-old Leroy (nicknamed "Encyclopedia") Brown's father, the chief of police in Idaville, has a difficult case, Encyclopedia always manages to solve it at the dinner table. So, he decides to open his own detective agency. A Civil War sword... A watermelon stabbing... Missing roller skates... A trapeze artist's inheritance... And an eyewitness who's legally blind! Theses are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answer to all the mysteries are found in the back! 

The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys #1) by Franklin W Dixon
ISBN 0448089017 EAN 9780448089010 Grosset Paperback (9 to 13) 
WB Price: $12.95
After a dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stashed "in the tower," the Hardy boys make an astonishing discovery.19.46 cms L x 12.75 cms W (0.26 kgs) 180 pages

The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
ISBN 0152025413 Odyssey Paperback (9 to 13) 
WB Price: $11.95
Meet the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and-most days at least-the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house...sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be the littlest but always gets in the biggest trouble. Even the most ordinary Moffat day is packed with extraordinary fun. Only a Moffat could get locked in a bread box all afternoon, or dance with a dog in front of the whole town, or hitch a ride on a boxcar during kindergarten recess. And only a Moffat could turn mistakes and mischief into hilarious one-of-a-kind adventure.20.68 cms L x 13 cms W (0.22 kgs) 224 pages

Eleven by Lauren Myracle
ISBN 0142403466 EAN 9780142403464 Puffin Paperback (9 to 13) WB Price: $11.95
Eleven-year-old Winnie knows that change isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when it means her best friend might be dropping her for someone else and her crush may have a nasty case of pinkeye. About friendship and coming-of-age.19.46 cms L x 12.95 cms W (0.16 kgs) 208 pages

The Bridesmaid by Hailey Abbott
ISBN 0385732201 9780385732208  Delacorte Paperback (12 to 18) WB Price: $13.95
After years of watching couples come to blows over ice sculptures, Abby wants no part of the family business. She'd rather spend weekends kicking a soccer ball or antagonizing Noah, the cute son of a famous pastry chef-not doing the Electric Slide. Then Abby's barely legal sister, Carol, does the unthinkable-she announces she's getting married and wants Abby to be her maid of honor. Clearly, Carol has lost her mind! Will Abby soon lose hers?  So what if Carol turns into Bridezilla? So what if the dresses are hideous? So what if the invitations get messed up? So what if Noah looks extra hot with frosting in his hair? Abby can handle it. After all, it's just one day. Right? 22.56 cms L x 12 cms W (0.33 kgs) 272 pages

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
ISBN 0375826696 EAN: 9780375826696 Knopf Paperback (13 to 18) 528 pgs WB Price: $19.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy--until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save--or destroy--the Empire. This deluxe edition of "Eragon" includes an excerpt from "Eldest," the next volume in the Inheritance trilogy; an exclusive foldout map of Alagaesia; never-before-seen art by the author depicting Zar'roc, Eragon's sword; and an expanded pronunciation guide to the Ancient and Dwarf languages20.32 cms L x 13.56 cms W.A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller 

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
ISBN 044023848X Laurel Paperback (13 to 18) 768 pgs WB Price: $13.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy--until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save--or destroy--the Empire.17.37 cms L x 10.87 cms W.A New York Times Bestseller  A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller 

Eldest by Christopher Paolini
ISBN 0375840400 EAN: 9780375840401 Knopf Paperback (13 to 18) 
WB Price: $23.95 
Darkness falls...despair abounds...evil reigns...Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust.Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle-one that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .20.07 cms L x 13.28 cms W (0.50 kgs) 704 pages

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN 068983571X Aladdin Paperback (14 and up) 246 pgs
WB Price: $10.95
"The Hound of the Baskervilles" is one of master mystery writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most accomplished stories. Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson confront one of their most difficult cases ever: is there truly a curse on the old Baskerville estate? Is there truly a ghostly beast lurking on the dark, eerie moors? A masterful concoction of plot and mood, this story is guaranteed to give you the shivers. 19.4 cms L x 13 cms W (0.19 kgs) 246 pages 

Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and The Beast by Robin McKinley
ISBN 0060753102 ISBN 0060753102 EAN 9780060753108 Eos Paperback (13 and up) WB Price: $11.95
A young woman, well educated and honourable, accepts responsibility for her father's act and leaves her family to enter the enchanted world of castle and Beast. The Beast she finds is not the one she imagined, but can she stay with him? The author emphasizes personal growth over magic in this first-person fantasy novel that explores and expands some of the compelling elements of the original tale.17.37 cms L x 10.7 cms W (0.17 kgs) 325 pages

Patience, Princess Catherine by Caroline Meyer
ISBN 0152054472 EAN 9780152054472 Eos Paperback (13 and up) WB Price: $11.95
England anxiously awaits Prince Arthur's betrothed--the Spanish princess who will be its future queen. But when Arthur dies not long after the wedding, Catherine of Aragon's fate becomes uncertain. Will the king and Catherine's parents arrange a marriage with Arthur's brother, Henry, or will she return to Spain a widow? Through all this turmoil, the young princess's resolve remains unshaken. She will one day be England's queen . . . no matter how long it takes.18.69 cms L x 11.99 cms W (0.14 kgs) 198 pages