Author: Lauren Wolk
Age group: 10 - 12 years
Page count: 304 pages
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Expected publication date: May 2nd, 2017
Why I'm interested:
I love the cover. I think it's simple but very elegant. I enjoyed Lauren Wolk's first book, Wolf Hollow and I'm excited to see what she pulls off next. This book sounds like it has a lot of adventure and self-discovery. I want to see how the character grows through the story and how the author conveys the meaning of family.
Series: The Trials of Apollo
Author: Rick Riordan
Age group: 10 - 14 years
Page count: 432 pages
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Expected publication date: May 2nd, 2017
Why I'm interested:
It's basically the neverending story of Percy Jackson! I love Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus. Although The Hidden Oracle wasn't my favorite, I can't wait to read some more haiku. I love the cover. I bet there will be character growth, from spoiled god to determined hero.
Prequel to Code Name Verity
Author: Elizabeth Wein
Age group: 12 - 16 years
Page count: 336 pages
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Expected publication date: May 2nd, 2017
Why I'm interested:
Code Name Verity is my favorite YA historical fiction book. When I found out about this one, I was ecstatic! I'm preparing myself for the worst, because I doubt anything can live up to Code Name Verity. I also didn't enjoy the rest of the series. Learning more about Julie will help me relate to her character and help me understand her actions. I love how the covers of Code Name Verity and The Pearl Thief are very similar.
Author: John David Anderson
Age group: 8 - 12 years
Page count: 384 pages
Publisher: Walden Pond Press
Expected publication date: May 2nd, 2017
Why I'm interested:
I've heard lots of good things about Posted. I love the idea behind it (a sticky-note war? Count me in!) and I love the cover. The contrast between the locker and the sticky notes appealed to me a lot. I look forward to finding out how the author portrays middle school, and how he shows the power of words.
Author: Lindsey Summers
Age group: 12 - 16 years
Page count: 240 pages
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Expected publication date: May 2nd, 2017
Why I'm interested:
I'm looking for a light read that's cheesy to read during the summer. It's going to be a quick read, and I expect to cringe a lot. Or put the book face down and ask myself, How am I ever going to read that gushy part?
Age group: 8 - 12 years
Page count: 352 pages
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Expected publication date: May 9th, 2017
Why I'm interested:
I love National Geographic so much! I learn so much about the world, new technologies and cultures. There are so many gorgeous photos. It's so fun to read through and see different changes as the years go on.
Author: Pablo Cartaya
Age group: 10 - 13 years
Page count: 256 pages
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Expected publication date: May 16th, 2017
Why I'm interested:
I was amazed when I realized Pablo Cartaya was the author of Tina Cocolina: Queen of Cupcakes, one of my childhood favorites. I'm interested in finding out what the protagonist does to save his community and why he has to. The first part of the summary caught my eye. Save the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG, EPIC FAIL?
Author: Jake Gerhardt
Age group: 12 - 14 years
Page count: 240 pages
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Expected publication date: May 16th, 2016
Why I'm interested:
There are so many books out in the world where the female protagonist obsesses about getting her crush. Not many books have male narrators who deal with the same problems. It'll be interesting to see middle school relationships from a different perspective.
Author: Karen M. McManus
Age group: 12 - 16 years
Page count: 368 pages
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Expected publication date: May 30th, 2017
Why I'm interested:
I don't read much YA mysteries, but I look forward to this one. I'm expecting a heavy read that sucks me in. I'm interested to see how the author balances the different POVs without giving too much away. I hope it's compelling and keeps me guessing.
Have a great month! Read lots of books.
Bye,
Vi