Louis A. Meyer, . . Harcourt, $6.95 (301pp) ISBN 978-0-15-205085-6
PW
called this story, of an orphaned girl who assumes the name Jack after her gang's leader is killed and takes to the high seas, "a salty tale." Ages 12-up. (June)
"I prays for deliverance," confides Mary Faber, orphaned at eight years old by a pestilence that relegates her to a life of begging and petty crime on the streets of London. After her Continue reading »
Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady
Louis A. Meyer
The heroine who masqueraded as the title character in Bloody Jack, which PW called ""a rattling good read,"" returns in the engaging Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures Continue reading »
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Twining seasonal and sensate perceptions across a four-part narrative, this serene and arresting picture book from Weinberg (What Is Color?) offers readers a full-bodied Continue reading »
Lines from and musings about the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice ground this breathtaking graphic novel romance about loss and moving forward. When musician Franny transfers into Continue reading »
Love and heartbreak prove transformative experiences for an introverted Seattle teen who struggles to connect with others in this emotionally potent novel about healing. When Continue reading »