New Fiction for March 2007
Block, Francesca Lia. Psyche in a Dress. YA/ BLO
A young woman, Psyche, searches for her lost love and questions her true self in a modern retelling of Greek myths.
Bondoux, Anne-Laure. The Killer’s Tears. YA/ BON
A young boy, Paolo, and the man who murdered his parents, Angel, gradually become like father and son as they live and work together on the remote Chilean farm where Paolo was born.
Bowsher, Melodie. My Lost and Found Life. YA/ BOW
When her mother is accused of embezzling a million dollars and vanishes, spoiled, selfish Ashley must fend for herself by finding a job and a place to live.
Collison, Laura. Star-Crossed. YA/ COL
Having been discovered as a stowaway as she tries to reach Barbados in 1760 to claim her father's estate, teenaged English orphan Patricia Kelley struggles to survive by learning to be a ship's doctor and by disguising herself as a man when necessary. Includes glossary of nautical terms.
Feinstein, John. Vanishing Act. YA/ FEI
Eighth-grade sports reporters Susan Carol and Stevie reunite at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships where they investigate the mysterious disappearance of a top Russian player.
Fogelin, Adrian. The Real Question. YA/ FOG
Fisher Brown, a 16-year-old over-achiever, is on the verge of academic burnout when he impulsively decides to stop cramming for the SATs for one weekend and accompany his n'er-do-well neighbor to an out-of-town job repairing a roof.
Jones, Traci L. Standing Against the Wind. YA/ JON
As she tries to escape her poor Chicago neighborhood by winning a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school, shy and studious eighth-grader Patrice discovers that she has more options in life than she previously realized.
Murdoch, Catherine Gilbert. Dairy Queen. YA/ MUR
After spending her summer running the family farm and training the quarterback for her school's rival football team, sixteen-year-old D.J. decides to go out for the sport herself, not anticipating the reactions of those around her.
Rylant, Cynthia. Ludie’s Life. YA/ RYL
In this novel in verse, Rylant tells the story of Ludie from her childhood to her adolescent years, and then through her married life into her old age.
Shan, Darren. Sons of Destiny: Cirque du Freak, vol.12. YA/ SHA
As Darren faces the final showdown with his archenemy, Steve Leopard, he seeks a way to trick destiny and avoid the requirement that one of them die and the other become Lord of the Shadows, fated to destroy the world.
VandeVelde, Vivian. All Hallows’ Eve: 13 stories. YA/ VAN
Thirteen tales of Halloween horrors, including ghosts, vampires, and pranks gone awry appear in this collection of creepy tales.
Bibliographic Information ©2007 BWI
A young woman, Psyche, searches for her lost love and questions her true self in a modern retelling of Greek myths.
Bondoux, Anne-Laure. The Killer’s Tears. YA/ BON
A young boy, Paolo, and the man who murdered his parents, Angel, gradually become like father and son as they live and work together on the remote Chilean farm where Paolo was born.
Bowsher, Melodie. My Lost and Found Life. YA/ BOW
When her mother is accused of embezzling a million dollars and vanishes, spoiled, selfish Ashley must fend for herself by finding a job and a place to live.
Collison, Laura. Star-Crossed. YA/ COL
Having been discovered as a stowaway as she tries to reach Barbados in 1760 to claim her father's estate, teenaged English orphan Patricia Kelley struggles to survive by learning to be a ship's doctor and by disguising herself as a man when necessary. Includes glossary of nautical terms.
Feinstein, John. Vanishing Act. YA/ FEI
Eighth-grade sports reporters Susan Carol and Stevie reunite at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships where they investigate the mysterious disappearance of a top Russian player.
Fogelin, Adrian. The Real Question. YA/ FOG
Fisher Brown, a 16-year-old over-achiever, is on the verge of academic burnout when he impulsively decides to stop cramming for the SATs for one weekend and accompany his n'er-do-well neighbor to an out-of-town job repairing a roof.
Jones, Traci L. Standing Against the Wind. YA/ JON
As she tries to escape her poor Chicago neighborhood by winning a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school, shy and studious eighth-grader Patrice discovers that she has more options in life than she previously realized.
Murdoch, Catherine Gilbert. Dairy Queen. YA/ MUR
After spending her summer running the family farm and training the quarterback for her school's rival football team, sixteen-year-old D.J. decides to go out for the sport herself, not anticipating the reactions of those around her.
Rylant, Cynthia. Ludie’s Life. YA/ RYL
In this novel in verse, Rylant tells the story of Ludie from her childhood to her adolescent years, and then through her married life into her old age.
Shan, Darren. Sons of Destiny: Cirque du Freak, vol.12. YA/ SHA
As Darren faces the final showdown with his archenemy, Steve Leopard, he seeks a way to trick destiny and avoid the requirement that one of them die and the other become Lord of the Shadows, fated to destroy the world.
VandeVelde, Vivian. All Hallows’ Eve: 13 stories. YA/ VAN
Thirteen tales of Halloween horrors, including ghosts, vampires, and pranks gone awry appear in this collection of creepy tales.
Bibliographic Information ©2007 BWI
