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HUNT, IRENE
UP A ROAD SLOWLY
After her mother’s death, Julie goes
to live with Aunt Cordelia, a spinster
schoolteacher, where she experiences
many emotions and changes as she grows
from seven to eighteen. The beloved
Newbery Award-winning classic by “a
writer of the first rank.” (The New York
Times Book Review).
BERKLEY
Newbery Award
4 3/8 x 6 3/4 208 pp. 2005
978-0-425-20205-0 $5.99
HURWIN, DAVIDA WILLS
THE FARTHER YOU RUN
Even with a new best friend and a new
boyfriend, Samantha has a hard time
adjusting to life without her best friend
Juliana, who died of cancer. “[A]s with
A Time for Dancing, the emotional
intensity and vibrant characters will hook
readers from the first page” —BooklistH
Rec: BLH, K, SLJ, V
4 1/4 x 7 224 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240294-8 $6.99
A TIME FOR DANCING
Sam and Jules—they’ve been best friends
forever. Now, in the summer before their
senior year, they’re ready for whatever’s
coming. College? Professional dance
careers? They’ll share the triumphs and
face the tears together. But neither of
them are prepared for what does happen
next. Jules is diagnosed with cancer.
And there is no cure. “An unforgettable
debut by a writer to watch....The novel
is beautifully composed, with dialogue
that never falters, characters who are fully
realized, and plotting to make readers
turn the pages through their tears.”
—KirkusH
Rec: AY, KH, KA, PW, SLJ, V
4 3/8 x 7 1/8 272 pp. 1997
978-0-14-038618-9 $6.99
Dorothy
and Thomas
Hoobler
THE DEMON IN THE TEAHOUSE
“This sequel to The Ghost in the Tokaido
Inn is a fast-paced mystery with a wellconstructed
plot that moves quickly and
often in dramatic ways. Seikei is a likable
hero, a believable detective who encounters
characters of all types who add to
the rousing adventure and suspense.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, K, SLJ
5 x 7 192 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240540-6 $5.99
THE GHOST IN THE TOkAIDO INN
“In eighteenth-century Japan, 14
year-old Seikei is a merchant’s son with
secret dreams of becoming a samurai.
Although his status in society restricts
him from doing anything more than
following in his father’s footsteps, Seikei
has both the resolve and temperment of
a wise, brave warrior. On a stopover at
the Tokaido Inn, Seikei witnesses a legendary
ghost stealing a jewel belonging
to a samurai...Rich with atmosphere and
details that teach much of the Japanese
culture, this is a fine selection for any YA
collection.” —Booklist
Rec: BKL, BL, C, KH, SLJH, V
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 224 pp. 2001
978-0-14-240541-3 $5.99
IN DARkNESS, DEATH
“This fine mystery set in 18th-century
Japan continues the adventures of Judge
Ooka and his 14-year-old adopted son,
Seikei. This time, they are asked to
investigate the death of Lord Inaba, who
was murdered under the watchful eye of
the shogun…a satisfying mystery that’s
sure to please fans and likely to win a few
converts.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BL, C, K, SLJ, V
5 x 7 208 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240366-2 $5.99
THE SWORD THAT CUT
THE BURNING GRASS
“Seikei gets an unusual assignment from
a shogunal official. The teenage emperor
has run away, and Seikei is to find him
and bring him back to resume his duties…plenty
of rousing action to propel
the story forward, and, as always, Seikei
makes a thoughtful hero. Unique to the
genre.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, C, SLJ, WP
5 x 7 224 pp. 2006
978-0-14-240689-2 $5.99
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