LUCKY BREAKS written by Susan Patron and illustrated by Matt Phelan
In this sequel to Susan Patron’s Newbery Award-winning THE HIGHER POWER OF LUCKY, Lucky Trimble approaches age 11 with a new-found sense of intrepidness. But will the town of Hard Pan, California, and the assortment of new and familiar faces be able to handle all that Lucky throws at them? Reviewed by Benjamin Boche.

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THE MYTHOLOGY HANDBOOK: A Course in Ancient Greek Myths by Lady Hestia Evans
Which god never leaves Olympus without his winged sandals? How do you stop a hydra from growing more heads? Who was Nike before she inspired running shoes? Can you find your way out of the Underworld? Sure to fascinate both avid mythologists and new fans alike, this lavish, highly informative handbook is brimming with facts and special features. Reviewed by Sarah Hannah Gómez.

THE RACE ACROSS AMERICA by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo is not the sportiest sort of mouse, so when his buddy talks him into biking in the Race Across America, you know it's going to be quite the wild ride. The "fun" starts with grueling training, and then things really get difficult. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

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Kidsreads.com Reviews:

SASSY: LITTLE SISTER IS NOT MY NAME! by Sharon M. Draper
Nine-year-old Sassy Simone Sanford is not only the youngest sibling in her family, she’s also the tiniest. In fact, Sassy is generally small, physically, but she has an enormous personality. It sure does bother her when her family calls her "Little Sister" instead of her real name. On the other hand, Sassy has quite the delightful life, which she shares with us in this big-hearted and heartwarming story. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

THE YGGYSSEY: How Iggy Wondered What Happened to All the Ghosts, Found Out Where They Went, and Went There by Daniel Pinkwater
Daniel Pinkwater offers readers another exuberant, creative road trip novel with THE YGGYSSEY, a follow-up to 2007’s THE NEDDIAD, featuring many of the same characters --- including Iggy, Neddie and Seamus --- and a quest to another plane of existence. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

DEEPER by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams
In this long-awaited sequel to TUNNELS, 14-year-old Will Burrows finally reunites with his best friend, Chester, and long-lost brother Cal. But that’s about the only good news. The three are now banished from the Colony, heading down to the dangerous Deeps. Will is determined to find his missing father, but in the chaotic war zone of the Deeps, mere survival becomes the first priority. Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman.

THE KIND OF FRIENDS WE USED TO BE by Frances O'Roark Dowell
In this sequel to Frances O'Roark Dowell’s THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF GIRLS, Kate and Marylin have both come to terms with their status as no longer BFFs. Yet each reveals a yearning to revisit that old connection in dual tales readers will find easy to relate to. Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon.

THE MOUSEHUNTER by Alex Milway
For Emiline, a mousekeeper in the employ of wealthy Isiah Lovelock, there is no greater dream than becoming a famous mousehunter. So when she is given the opportunity to join the hunt for the legendary pirate Mousebeard, she sets off on the most dangerous, most thrilling, most swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime. Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle.

THE FARWALKER’S QUEST by Joni Sensel
When Ariel and her best friend Zeke stumble upon a mysterious old telling dart, Ariel feels an unexplained need to figure out what it means. Magically flying great distances and only revealing their messages to the intended recipient, telling darts haven’t been used for years, and no one knows how they work. So when two strangers show up looking for the dart, Ariel and Zeke realize that their discovery is not only interesting but very dangerous. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

SMOKE by Mavis Jukes
Twelve-year-old Colton “Colt” Hudson isn’t happy about leaving Idaho to move to Northern California, where he and his mom Celeste can live rent-free on her great-uncle’s ranch. Colt misses his friends, his grandfather and his bull-riding dad. After Colt’s 20-pound Maine coon cat, Smoke, disappears one night, Colt longs for his old life even more. Reviewed by Donna Volkenannt.

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Graphic Novel Reviews:

AMELIA RULES! Volume 1: THE WHOLE WORLD'S CRAZY by Jimmy Gownley
AMELIA RULES! shows a nine-year-old’s world from the inside out, complete with well-intentioned adults, crazy nerd friends, battles with ninjas, scary walks through the woods, and the dreaded sneeze-barf. Reviewed by Brigid Alverson.

BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS: The Battle Begins!
Pokémon meets Yugi-Oh in this vivid interpretation of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers anime series. Dan is a talented brawler, but when the fate of the Bakugan monsters' universe falls into his hands, he will soon discover that Bakugan is much more than a game. Reviewed by Courtney Kraft.

BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Ben 10 Returns
Ben Tennyson is back! After walking away from his alien powers to live a normal life five years ago, Ben is faced with a new threat. In order to save the world, he must don the Omnitrix once again and team up with his superpowered cousin Gwen and his rival Kevin to stop aliens from using powerful stolen technology to destroy Earth. Reviewed by Courtney Kraft.

MY MOMMY IS IN AMERICA AND SHE MET BUFFALO BILL by Jean Regnaud and Emile Bravo
MY MOMMY IS IN AMERICA AND SHE MET BUFFALO BILL builds an elegant, transitional bridge between children's picture books and graphic novels. But you don't need to be a child to like this book. Adults will find it rewarding as well. Reviewed by Casey Brienza.

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