Home · Reviews · Interviews · Contests · Forums · Video Player BOOK REVIEWS "Are You There Alone?": The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea YatesBook Review - Jun 16, 2005 - By R.J. Carter She drowned her five children, and shocked a nation. Suzanne O'Malley provides an intensively researched and compelling work that gives the reader a new understanding of Andrea Yates's psychosis, its roots, and what could have been done to save her. 10 Things I Learned From The ApprenticeBook Review - Jul 25, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Anthony Parinello and Beth Gottfried's work is an entertaining blend of high-business acumen and looks back at first season highlights. 100 GirlsBook Review - Jun 19, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Sylvia Mark is better than one in a million -- she's one in a hundred in this exciting graphic novel from Adam Gallardo and Todd Demong. The 12 Days of Christmas Anniversary Edition: A Pop-up CelebrationBook Review - Dec 7, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The ancient Christmas carol gets an elegant origami pop-up treatment by master paper sculptor, Robert Sabuda. The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers: The Medusa PlotBook Review - Sep 30, 2011 - By Paulette Suhr The next installment of the wildly popular '39 Clues' series promises to be even more entertaining than its predecessor. 52: The NovelBook Review - Sep 28, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Surgically removing extraneous storylines from the original comic book series, Cox offers a streamlined and coherent version of the big events of the series that changed the DC Comics universe. A Refreshing Look at Renewable Energy with Max Axiom, Super ScientistBook Review - Aug 12, 2010 - By Paul Schultz For stealth education in the guise of a graphic novel, this title achieves its purpose admirably with a super-cool, super-powered, super-scientist. A Taste of Colored WaterBook Review - Dec 7, 2007 - By R.J. Carter A painful look into the near history of our country, as two children try to determine why a water fountain puts out plain old water, when it's clearly labeled "Colored." A.L.I.E.E.E.N. : Archives of Lost Issues and Earthly Editions of Extraterrestrial NoveltiesBook Review - Apr 23, 2006 - By R.J. Carter With landscapes from Dr. Seuss, characters out of Pokemon, and humor right out of South Park, these Archives will be sure to please older readers who have retained the ability to laugh at fart jokes. The Accidental HeroBook Review - Jul 1, 2011 - By R.J. Carter In a market where we could really use a hero, Jack Blank looks to be more than the answer. The Adventures of Daniel Boom aka Loud Boy: Grow UpBook Review - Apr 6, 2010 - By R.J. Carter When Loud Boy and his pre-teen superhero partners have their youth energy drained from them, it may be a victory for the cantankerous and sinister K.R. Industries. Aladdin: Legacy of the LostBook Review - Aug 31, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Aladdin and his allies must race against time to save all of creation. But what chance does a wily street thief have against someone who's had centuries of time to plan? Aldabra or The Tortoise Who Loved ShakespeareBook Review - Dec 18, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Elisa's grandmother has always been a little odd, but her latest stunt sends Elisa on the adventure of her life. Alice in Pop-up WonderlandBook Review - Sep 6, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Lewis Carroll's heroine leaps off the pages thanks to this innovative 3-D art project of Olive The Other Reindeer's J. Otto Siebold. Alice's Journey Beyond the MoonBook Review - Jun 2, 2004 - By Beth Gottfried Once upon a time there was a very curious girl who fell down a rabbit hole. Find out what happens when said girl uses a telescope to propel her to the moon and beyond. All Afloat on Noah's BoatBook Review - Apr 17, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Author Tony Mitton turns in a charming, silly story in rhyme about Noah and the ark, shying carefully away from any religious premise in the undertaking. The All Animal BandBook Review - Jul 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A squirrel, an owl, a dog, a frog and a snake--they're the world's first All Animal Band in this children's picture book. All-inBook Review - Jun 7, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Putting down All-in is like folding pocket aces with an ace on the turn because your wife insists you get up and call the babysitter just to make sure the children haven't hurt themselves in the last half hour. Along Came a SpiderBook Review - Nov 16, 2000 - By Yael Rose Since the movie has been pushed back to April, you have plenty of time to read the book Alphabeasties: Flash CardsBook Review - Apr 26, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Alphabeasties is a veritable dictionary zoo, perfect for homeschoolers and home-supplemented education. Alphabet MysteryBook Review - Jun 14, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Little 'x' has run away! Can the rest of Charley's wooden letters find the missing character and bring him home in time, just when he's needed the most? The Amazing Adventures of Nate Banks: Freezer BurnedBook Review - May 18, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Superheroes don't teach Social Studies. The Amazing Adventures of Nate Banks: Secret Identity CrisisBook Review - Apr 12, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Author Jake Bell -- like his hero, Nate Banks -- loves comic books, and it's contagious. Amelia Rules! True Things (Adults Don't Want Kids to Know)Book Review - Nov 15, 2010 - By R.J. Carter With this latest volume, True Things (Adults Don't Want Kids to Know), Amelia hits a milestone -- her eleventh birthday. Amelia Rules! Volume 3: SuperheroesBook Review - Jan 29, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Like Bill Watterson, Jimmy Gownley gets the wonder of summer vacation, of an endless tableau of unscheduled days, where imagination was your greatest ally and playing outside after dark was the ultimate adventure. Amelia Rules! Volume 4: When the Past is a PresentBook Review - Aug 25, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Amelia Louise McBride rocks in this fourth compilation of her adventures as she learns about the connective threads of family. Amelia Rules! Volume 5: The Tweenage Guide to Not Being UnpopularBook Review - Apr 5, 2010 - By R.J. Carter I wish I could go back to middle school and make a friend like Amelia. I wish I could go back and be a friend like Amelia. An American Hedge FundBook Review - Oct 9, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Timothy Sykes is a self-made millionaire who came to national prominence by way of the reality television series, Wall Street Warriors. His style of trading is brash and exuberant, making him a natural "character" to drive a reality show, as such machines require someone interesting in the mix. Among the Enemy (Shadow Children #6)Book Review - Oct 6, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The penultimate chapter in Margaret Peterson Haddix's "Shadow Children" series finds Matthias -- an illegal third child -- hiding under a false name and working for the very Population Police who work to kill kids like him. Amulet: The Stonekeeper's Curse, Book TwoBook Review - Sep 8, 2009 - By Jeff Ritter Instantly engaging, Kazu Kibuishi creates a gorgeous graphic novel with smooth anime sensiblities. Anansi BoysBook Review - Dec 31, 2006 - By R.J. Carter There's a feeling with Anansi Boys -- a feeling of magic and music and menace -- all presented with such a gentle nature that when the going gets rough you can't help but know that everyone's going to be okay. Even the ones who die. Except the ones who really deserve it. Angel's ChoiceBook Review - Jan 12, 2007 - By R.J. Carter When teenaged Angel Hansen becomes pregnant following her first sexual encounter, the pressure from all sides to have an abortion is so enormous that it's surprising that the main character feels she has any choice at all. Anthology Spidertangle: new works from members of the Spidertangle email listBook Review - Oct 16, 2009 - By Paul Schultz From members of Spidertangle, an international e-mail list of visual and concrete poetry, this marriage of art and word features an exotic array of styles, and requires a certain anarchic mindset to be thoroughly enjoyed. Aquaman Vol 2: The OthersBook Review - May 14, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Hey Batman! Here's another good reason Arthur should have led the Justice League: He's led a team before! Aquaman, Volume 1: The Trench (The New 52)Book Review - Sep 5, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Aquaman: The Trench is the book to present to Aquaman naysayers to convert them into ardent fans. DC has taken one of their flagship-yet-flagging characters and made him a contending player in the DC Universe. The ArchitectBook Review - Aug 14, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Mike Baron and Andie Tong deliver up a graphic novel that's heavy on coincidence and short on horror. ArchvillainBook Review - Oct 7, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Barry Lyga delivers a middle-school Smallville, if it were told from Lex Luthor's perspective. The ArrivalBook Review - Sep 26, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Like many intellectual masterpieces, the beauty of Shaun Tan's The Arrival cannot be fully appreciated upon first blush. The Art of Assassin's Creed IIIBook Review - Nov 24, 2012 - By Eric Deters The Art of Assassin's Creed 3 delivers some great concept art for a surprising game, but it's still just an art book. The Art of Howard ChaykinBook Review - Jul 23, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart Howard Chaykin is one of comics' greatest and most innovative talents, and this book tells you his whole story. The Arterran Chronicles (The Last Witness, Book 0)Book Review - Aug 16, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Gerald Welch's prelude to Resurrected Destiny gives readers all the backstory and maybe a little too much more. Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around YouBook Review - Sep 29, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Stunning in scope and presentation, the Field Guide is a sine qua non for faerie stalkers. Assassin's Creed - 1: DesmondBook Review - Dec 5, 2012 - By R.J. Carter The popular videogame franchise serves as the launchpoint for a series of hardcover graphic novels. Assassin's Creed - 2: AquilusBook Review - Dec 6, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Titan Books continues the adventures set in the world of Assassin's Creed. Assassin's Creed - 3: AccipiterBook Review - Dec 7, 2012 - By R.J. Carter The third volume of the Assassin's Creed series from Titan Books -- and creators Eric Corbeyran and Djilalli Defali -- reaches both a high and a low, as Desmond's genetic memory is put to the test. Athena the Brain (Goddess Girls)Book Review - May 11, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams are the latest authors to venture into a light and fun reinterpretation of the Greek myths. Attack of the Volcano Monkeys (Ordinary Basil)Book Review - Feb 8, 2008 - By R.J. Carter There are bits of Winsor McCay, Dr. Seuss, and Bill Watterson to be found, all blended together in this new tale, where science is sufficiently advanced enough to be magic, and the spirit of devil-may-care adventure is alive, well, and looking to kick someone's butt. The Au Pairs: Skinny-dippingBook Review - Jun 8, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The misadventures of these au pairs reads like Jacqueline Suzanne for Juniors. The Authority: Volume 1Book Review - May 17, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Engaging, page-turning fun that's also beautiful to look at. If you haven't met The Authority yet, this is your prime opportunity. Awakening (Chasing Yesterday, Book 1)Book Review - Jun 14, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Robin Wasserman's new series is a sci-fi 24 for teens, starring an amnesiac girl with a hidden talent for destruction. Ayn Rand's Anthem: The Graphic NovelBook Review - Jan 11, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Get ready, folks -- there may be a younger, better generation of objectivists on the way because of this! Baby Animal Pop!Book Review - Feb 22, 2011 - By R.J. Carter National Geographic delivers on its promise of life-sized pop-ups of baby farm animals. The Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and Mean JanineBook Review - Oct 18, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Ann M. Martin and Raina Telgemeier deliver a winner in this graphic novel adaptation from the perennially popular series for girls. The Baby-Sitters Club: Mary Anne Saves the DayBook Review - Aug 11, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Ann M. Martin's beloved characters get the Graphix treatment by Raina Telgemeier in this newest installment. Back to the DivideBook Review - Apr 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Join Felix, Betony, Ironclaw, and the rest of the old friends--as well as some new ones--in an all-new adventure! The Ballad of Sleeping BeautyBook Review - Mar 4, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Cole is a gunslinger with a haunted past, chased by ghosts and hunting a legend: a woman cursed to sleep forever for sins she didn't commit. Batgirl: Knightfall DescendsBook Review - Feb 5, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Batgirl's adventures continue, and the caliber of her villains increases, with Batgirl: Knightfall Descends. Batgirl: The Darkest ReflectionBook Review - Feb 5, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Watch out, Gotham! Batgirl's back! And this reviewer couldn't be happier. Batman IncorporatedBook Review - Jan 13, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Grant Morrison's dense storytelling style makes Batman Incorporated a crazy quilt of the Dark Knight's history -- but worth the re-reading. Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls (The New 52) [Hardcover]Book Review - May 10, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Batman is seldom wrong. When he is, it's always catastrophically so as when he finds himself up against a mythical secret society. The Batman: Cool CatBook Review - Oct 23, 2006 - By R.J. Carter While Bruce Wayne is visiting his friend, Leo King, to admire his collection of cat-themed treasures, the Catwoman comes calling to steal the enormous Feline Diamond. Batman: Arkham UnhingedBook Review - Feb 13, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Get the in-depth scoop on events in Gotham City leading up to the storyline in the video game, Batman: Arkham City. Batman: Dead WhiteBook Review - Sep 28, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Set in the earlier days of Batman's career, John Shirley's novel pits the masked crimefighter against a powerful white supremacist movement, even as he is still coming to grips with doubts about his chosen mission. Batman: Earth OneBook Review - Jul 4, 2012 - By R.J. Carter If you're a fan of Batman but have grown weary of the hype and the unrealistic settings he is forced into by being an infallible human in a world of super beings, you will find yourself quite satisfied with Batman: Earth One. Batman: InfernoBook Review - Nov 26, 2006 - By R.J. Carter There seems to be a resurgence in Batman novels of late, and so far that has only been a good thing. This latest offering is set early in Batman's career, somewhere around the eighteen-month mark, and pits the Caped Crusader against a new villain, Enfer, as well as his arch-nemesis, the Joker. Batman: Night of the OwlsBook Review - Feb 13, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Comprised of some really good issues, Batman: Night of the Owls is nonetheless disjointed and disparate, ultimately becoming less than the sum of its parts. Batman: The Black MirrorBook Review - Feb 27, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Scott Snyder does the unthinkable: he creates a new Bat villain creepier than the Joker, closer to home than any other, and worthy of being a long-standing character. Batman: The Dark Knight Vol. 1: Knight Terrors (The New 52)Book Review - Oct 17, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Of all the Bat-titles currently running in The New 52, the one that actually ends up confusing me is Batman: The Dark Knight. Batman: The Revenge of ClayfaceBook Review - Mar 11, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Batman faces down Clayface and Joker in this secondary reader from Stone Arch Books. Batwoman Vol. 1: Hydrology (The New 52)Book Review - Jan 29, 2013 - By R.J. Carter It may be the New 52, but the continuity of Batwoman's adventures from her run in Detective Comics continues unabated. Batwoman Vol. 2: To Drown the World (The New 52)Book Review - Jan 25, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Batwoman continues to track down the Medusa organization, as urban legends find life in Gotham. Beach MusicBook Review - Sep 17, 2000 - By Yael Rose "Beach Music" is one of those books, where it is obvious that the movie can't be as good as the book. Behind the Screen: Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film and CultureBook Review - Oct 21, 2005 - By R.J. Carter While people professing to be Christians work outside of Hollywood for cleaner films, Christians inside of Hollywood work for better ones. BeingBook Review - Jan 10, 2007 - By R.J. Carter When a teenaged boy discovers that his insides are made of plastic and metal, he finds himself on the run from mysterious authorities as he is forced to confront the question: What is human? Benjamin and Bumper to the RescueBook Review - Aug 5, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The use of posed stuffed animals as characters, accompanied by assorted what-nots and trinkets overflowing from the page work with the text to give the whole thing an A.A. Milne -like quality, in spirit and tone if not necessarily dialogue. Betrayal (Chasing Yesterday, Book 2)Book Review - Jun 15, 2007 - By R.J. Carter J.D. and Daniel are on the run from Dr. Styron and LysenCorp. But J.D. soon finds there are others out to find her, as she begins to question her trust in anyone close to her. Better Angels (A Gray Harbor Novel)Book Review - Dec 4, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Murder, drugs and betrayal all come together in a city so dystopic an appearance by Snake Plisken would actually brighten it up. Beyond The Valley Of Thorns (Land of Elyon, Book 2)Book Review - Aug 31, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Alexa and her friends Yipes and Murphy are back in the second part of the Land of Elyon trilogy, joined by new comrades. Beyonders: A World Without HeroesBook Review - May 29, 2011 - By R.J. Carter A fantastic read that will be an instant favorite for those who grew up on such fare as C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, Madeleine L'Engle's Time Quartet, and other such imagination traps that lay in wait on library shelves. Big Bugs!Book Review - Oct 26, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Watch out--it's a pop-up book with giant bugs in it! Big Fun! / Wet Friend! (Adventure of Meno)Book Review - Jan 18, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Introducing Meno, the elf of space, here to visit humans and delight preschoolers everywhere. Bird & Squirrel On The Run!Book Review - Sep 4, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Spend some quality time with your kids -- and Bird & Squirrel. It'll be the most fun life lesson you've had in a long time. Birds of Prey Vol. 1: Trouble in Mind (The New 52)Book Review - Sep 21, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Duane Swierczynski has his mind wrapped around an intelligent, intriguing storyline. I think it's missing something in its mechanics that would really get this story humming. Black Rabbit SummerBook Review - Jun 23, 2008 - By R.J. Carter A little Hunter S. Thompson, a little Kurt Vonnegut, and a little J.D. Salinger, author Kevin Brooks delivers a compelling mystery story that will keep the reader guessing right up to the revelation of the ugly truth. Blade of FireBook Review - Jul 24, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Stuart Hill exhibits a number of reasons why he's one of the best authors you've never heard of. Bleeding VioletBook Review - Mar 7, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr Armed with her dead father's voice for guidance, a wooden swan for protection, and a ghost-killer named Wyatt for friendship, Hanna struggles to make a home for herself in the bizarre and twisted town of Portero, Texas. Blind FaithBook Review - Jul 10, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When Liz's grandmother dies, she finds herself caught up in a struggle between her parents over atheism and spiritualism. Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of UgliesBook Review - Nov 5, 2008 - By R.J. Carter When I first saw that Scott Westerfeld was releasing Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of Uglies, I have to admit that I experienced a pang of disappointment... Bone: Crown of HornsBook Review - Dec 3, 2008 - By R.J. Carter With Crown of Horns, the Bone saga takes its darkest turn yet. Bone: Old Man's CaveBook Review - Jul 8, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The sixth installment of Graphix' Bone stories finds the Bone Cousins and Thorn in a climactic battle with the Hooded One and the army of rat creatures. Bone: Out From BonevilleBook Review - Dec 13, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Scholastic's new imprint, Graphix, puts its best foot forward with Jeff Smith's award winning adventure/comedy character, Bone. Bone: Tall TalesBook Review - Aug 20, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Dem Bone boys are back with an all new story. Also: Introducing the Legendary Adventures of Big Johnson Bone! Bones: Buried DeepBook Review - Mar 25, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Brennan and Seeley are on the trail of a serial killer in Chicago, one who leaves whole skeletons for the FBI to find. Boogie KnightsBook Review - Sep 30, 2008 - By R.J. Carter In a dark and musty castle, a little boy prince is awakened by the noise of a real monster of a party. The Book of TimeBook Review - Aug 1, 2007 - By R.J. Carter William Rodarmor translates Guillaume Prevost's novel about a boy's search for his missing father using an ancient coin-operated time machine. The Boy Who Went ApeBook Review - Oct 10, 2008 - By R.J. Carter When a kid and a chimp get switched during a class field trip, things start to get very wild. The BreachBook Review - Jan 7, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The Breach is the type of brain-bending science fiction that blends secret research agencies right out of Dean Koontz with the near-future, nigh-magical technologies of Scott Westerfeld. Breaking the Time Barrier: The Race to Build the First Time MachineBook Review - Apr 18, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Randles is not so bold as to declare that time machines exist. But she does present some rather convincing evidence that they could exist, and maybe even soon. Breaking Up: A Fashion High Graphic NovelBook Review - Dec 14, 2006 - By R.J. Carter A story beautifully told and beautifully rendered, this graphic novel from Aimee Friedman and Christine Norrie ought to be a shoe-in for the next Eisner Awards. A Bubba in Time Saves None!Book Review - Oct 8, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Listen up: In the future, ain't no one left on the Earth but good ol' boys and zombies. If you wanna learn how to survive, pay attention to what I'm gonna tell you. BulletBook Review - Jun 24, 2010 - By Carrie Bradshaw If you like stories which contain orgy sex scenes, then this is your book. Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allen CrowBook Review - Aug 31, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When a horror writer and his odd pet crow visit the Monroes, will that Desmodus cuniculus, Bunnicula, remain with the family, or will they see him... nevermore? Bunny's LessonsBook Review - May 4, 2011 - By R.J. Carter An overall charmer, Bunny's Lessons makes for a perfect bedtime story for your little one and their own chose best friend to whom they teach life lessons daily. Butterfly BirthdayBook Review - Apr 26, 2010 - By R.J. Carter While the wasps and spiders and beetles gather up food (at the direction of the ants), the caterpillars satisfy themselves to munch on leaves. But that's all part of the plan... Button, Button: Uncanny StoriesBook Review - Apr 11, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Richard Matheson is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, partly due to the release of "I Am Legend." This short story collection is guaranteed to make you think, "What if?" Caliber: First Canon of Justice (Volume I)Book Review - May 24, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The tale of Arthur gets reprised as a classic western in this tale of guns and magic. Call Me AmyBook Review - Mar 5, 2013 - By Ross Brand A preteen girl faces an unexpected challenge that could change the future of her town and her own life as well. CandyBook Review - Jan 5, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Boy meets girl. Girl changes boy's life--forever. Kevin Brooks's harrowing tale of love and addiction will engross and repulse as it keeps you turning pages. Can't Buy Me Love: The Beatles, Britain, and AmericaBook Review - Oct 23, 2007 - By Paul Schultz Beyond another chronicle of the popular band, this impressive work is a successful convergence of "group" biography, detailed look at their music, and explanation of the historical context that caused Beatlemania. Capital Offense: The Merchant Prince Volume IIIBook Review - Dec 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Doctor John Dee was born in 1527. He had no idea he'd be fighting for his life against aliens in the year 2101. Captain Nemo: The Fantastic History of a Dark GeniusBook Review - Jan 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Yes, we know that Nemo was a fictional character of Verne's. But... what if he weren't? What if he really did helm the Nautilus and take her 20,000 leagues under the sea, and a score of other adventures? CardboardBook Review - May 2, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Cardboard is an unpredictable adventure with a morally uplifting theme. If you haven't read it, you want to and just haven't realized it yet. Castaway CatsBook Review - May 29, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The boat has gone down, and fifteen cats suddenly find themselves lost on a deserted island, forced to work together. Catch That Baby!Book Review - Jun 16, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Rudy's done with his bath. And he's done with ever getting dressed again, too! Catching FireBook Review - Aug 7, 2009 - By R.J. Carter In The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen became known as "The Girl Who Was On Fire" when she won the games and rebelled against the unjust Capitol. In a time of political upheaval, her spark has lit a flame... CatwingsBook Review - Jun 9, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A simple tale of the adventures of four kittens on their own may be charming enough. But give them wings, and you transcend charming and enter the world of Ursula K. Le Guin. Chasing the Prophecy (Beyonders Book 3)Book Review - Jun 3, 2013 - By R.J. Carter It's all the otherworld-urgency of The Last Battle with all of the expansive adventure of Lord of the Rings. Chasing VermeerBook Review - May 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Stolen artwork and fortean coincidences rule the day in this juvenile mystery. ChiggersBook Review - Jun 21, 2008 - By R.J. Carter The latest volume from Eisner Award-winning Hope Larson is a lazy summer tale of magical realism, geared toward girls who've embraced their inner geek. The Child ThiefBook Review - Oct 1, 2009 - By R.J. Carter You'll never view Peter Pan the same again after meeting Brom's reimagined version of the character. Children of the Lamp: The Akhenaten AdventureBook Review - Aug 28, 2004 - By R.J. Carter P.B. Kerr's newest novel and first foray into children's literature is a magical tale about twin djinn that will be disappearing off shelves next October. Christian, the Hugging LionBook Review - May 5, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Once upon a time, two young men went to Harrods and bought a lion. The Christmas Sweater: A Picture BookBook Review - Dec 16, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Glenn Beck condenses and adapts his prose novel, The Christmas Sweater into a brief children's story that brims over with a bit too much sweetness and sentiment to be believable. Christopher Reeve: Young Actor (Childhood of Famous Americans)Book Review - Jun 13, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The life of Christopher Reeve is adapted into a biography for younger readers -- with at least one glaring error to this reviewer. The Chronicles of Spiderwick: A Grand Tour of the Enchanted World, Navigated by ThimbletackBook Review - Feb 25, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Full of hidden surprises, The Chronicles of Spiderwick will keep the young reader actively pursuing sprites and boggarts, as they take the next interactive step into the world of The Spiderwick Chronicles. Ciao from Rome (Hannah Montana on Tour #1)Book Review - Oct 16, 2009 - By Paul Schultz This first in an all-new, original fiction series titled "Hannah Montana on Tour" is a thoroughly average adventure in an eventful city, unless you count shopping as the height of excitement. Cinderella's DressBook Review - Jul 7, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A time-honored tale told in verse and meter from the perspective of two new characters. City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, Book 2)Book Review - Mar 25, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Cassandra Clare's cast of supernatural heroes is back for more urban fantasy in this unrelentingly paced adventure. City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, Book 1)Book Review - Mar 26, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Weaving elements of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural with Holly Black's modern faery stories, the author has crafted a new classic of contemporary fantasy that has raised the bar for other writers in the genre. City of Fallen Angels (Mortal Instruments, Book 4)Book Review - May 12, 2011 - By R.J. Carter You only thought the adventure was over... City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, Book 3)Book Review - Mar 2, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Losing no momentum from the ending of City of Ashes, City of Glass opens up full throttle and gets faster and more thrilling with the passing of each chapter. City of the Dead (The Haunting of Derek Stone, Book 1)Book Review - Dec 3, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Derek's brother and father are killed in a train wreck. Two weeks later, his brother returns -- but who is he, really? Clemency Pogue: The Hobgoblin ProxyBook Review - May 7, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Chock full of barbed wit and wonderful wordplay, JT Petty's heroine is the focus of one of the most entertaining stories I've read in modern children's literature. Clemency Pogue: The Scrivener BeesBook Review - Aug 10, 2007 - By R.J. Carter J.T. Petty's fairy-killing heroine is back to face down a renegade changeling who threatens all of the Make-Believe. But can she save her parents' marriage? Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, Book 1)Book Review - Jun 15, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Cassandra Clare has successfully bottled lightning for a second time, and while one book does not a trilogy make, if the current tone and pace is maintained readers should have no concerns at all that the remainder of The Infernal Devices is going to be just as much of a non-stop thrill ride as was The Mortal Instruments. Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices)Book Review - Nov 7, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Author Cassandra Clare continues to engage the reader by offering up some great characters, character interactions, and a richly textured setting. Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, Book 3)Book Review - Apr 23, 2013 - By R.J. Carter The Infernal Devices cannot be stopped. So guess what the Shadowhunters of the London Institute have to do. Club MedsBook Review - Jul 7, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Katherine Hall Page has deftly tapped into the mindset of young teenagers, writing with a clarity of thought and an honesty of expression that tops many of her peers in the genre. The Cobbler's MonsterBook Review - Aug 30, 2006 - By R.J. Carter A horrific blending of Pinocchio and Frankenstein form the core of this new graphic novel from Beckett. Comic Con Artist (Hardy Boys, Undercover Brothers #21)Book Review - Apr 10, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Frank and Joe Hardy are sent to uncover an art forger at the world's largest comic book convention in California. But when bullets start flying, will they bag their suspect or will they end up being bagged and boarded themselves? The Complete Funky Winkerbean - Volume I, 1972-1974Book Review - May 28, 2012 - By R.J. Carter The Complete Funky Winkerbean: Volume I 1972-1974 is the first brick in the wall of decades of not just a comic strip, but a cultural landmark. The Complete Tolkien CompanionBook Review - Nov 24, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Don't know Orapher from Orophin? Think Golasgil is something for really bad acne? Then you're in more desperate need of this book than you know. Conspiracy of the Planet of the ApesBook Review - Aug 8, 2011 - By Chris Delloiacono The POTA renasissance of 2011 continues with this can't miss book set during the original film. CopperBook Review - Jan 21, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Kazu Kibuishi's Copper is a magical foray into comics fantasy, blending together the best elements of Winsor McCay and Bill Watterson. CoralineBook Review - Aug 19, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Like Lucy and Edmund entering C.S. Lewis's Narnia through the wardrobe, like Lewis Carroll's Alice crawling through the parlour looking-glass, Coraline opens a door that should rightfully go no place at all and discovers a path to... ...elsewhere. Crisis on Infinite EarthsBook Review - Jan 9, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Crisis on Infinite Earths does not explain the events that transpired in the comic book series, nor does it provide a continuity that could serve as a springboard into the Infinite Crisis adventure that was so closely tied to the events of the first saga. It doesn't even try to explain itself. The Cry of the IcemarkBook Review - Feb 7, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Cry of the Icemark is more accessible than The Lord of the Rings, more engaging than His Dark Materials, richer than Narnia and cooler than Harry Potter. Cult Following (CSI: Miami)Book Review - Mar 4, 2006 - By R.J. Carter If you're a fan of seeing the CSI teams do their thing, then you'll really enjoy digging into this novel with both hands, unearthing the plot, studying the story structure -- even doing voice analysis as you let the actors speak their lines in your head while you read. The Curious Demise of a Contrary CatBook Review - Oct 6, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Witch and Cat go head to head in a battle of wills -- but when Witch has finally had enough, Cat had better watch out! This book is perfect for some little ghoul or goblin's Halloween treat. The Curse of CainBook Review - Apr 28, 2005 - By R.J. Carter In the last desperate days of the Civil War, an assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln is concocted, and Confederate officer Jack Tanner is assigned to thwart it. Daniel Radcliffe: No Ordinary WizardBook Review - Dec 4, 2005 - By R.J. Carter A fannish biography that's more about Daniel as Harry Potter than as Daniel. Dark LifeBook Review - Jun 30, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr Things are not what they appear to be in Kat Falls's underwater world. The Darkest EveningBook Review - Sep 19, 2004 - By R.J. Carter In the 1930s, Finns were emigrating from an America in a depression to the new promise of Socialism in Russia, unaware of the trouble they were headed toward. Darkie's Mob: The Secret War of Joe DarkieBook Review - May 13, 2011 - By R.J. Carter American fans of war comics who might never have heard of Darkie's Mob owe it to themselves to pick up this beautiful hardcover collection. DarklightBook Review - Feb 14, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr It's tough being a teenage faerie princess. Darkness FallsBook Review - Dec 6, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Her husband was taken by the sea. Her beauty was taken by fire. Her life was taken by a town instilled with fear. Now it's her turn... DarksideBook Review - Apr 2, 2008 - By R.J. Carter There's a part of London that's not found on any map -- and with good reason! Enter the world of Tom Becker's Darkside. Darkside: LifebloodBook Review - Sep 16, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Tom Becker's series of honorable and (mostly) dishonorable rogues and villains is a delight of imagination, keenly realized and developed. Darth Vader and SonBook Review - May 16, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Darth Vader and Son makes for an excellent 64-page Father's Day card for the Jedi Dad in your family. Creative and attractive, the Force is strong with this one. Daughter of the WindBook Review - May 31, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Michael Cadnum claims another piece of history for himself in this period piece. War brides, berserker warriors--Daughter of the Wind is an edge-of-your-seat education in the ancient Nordic lands. DC Universe OriginsBook Review - Mar 9, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart An absolutely beautiful way to get a great taste of the DC Universe. Dead End (Raven Hill Mysteries)Book Review - Aug 25, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The Help-for-Hire gang is back. But someone is out to erase their good reputation -- and them as well! Dead in the Family: A Sookie Stackhouse NovelBook Review - Apr 30, 2010 - By Guest Contributor Unlike previous books, the story takes longer to evolve, not creating an immediate hook to draw in the reader. Deadman, Volume ThreeBook Review - Dec 22, 2012 - By R.J. Carter More collected adventures of DC Comics' answer to "The Exorcist." Deep SkyBook Review - Apr 2, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Approach a Patrick Lee novel with extreme caution. It's a trap. DeficiencyBook Review - Jul 25, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Andrew Neiderman's nutrient vampire will have you reading this book with the lights on--all the lights on. The Demi-Monde: WinterBook Review - Jan 30, 2012 - By R.J. Carter A pinch of "The Matrix" and a healthy dash of Jack Chalker's Wonderland Gambit, The Demi-Monde: Winter is the unholy marriage of William Gibson and Harry Turtledove, resulting in a near-future cybernetic portal from the Real World to a Dickensian steampunk simulation running on a quantum computer powerful enough to not just blur the lines of reality for the person entering the simulation, it completely redraws them. The Demon's LexiconBook Review - Oct 29, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr The ending of this hot-boy demon-slayer novel is a humdinger. But is it worth slogging through the first 280 pages? Deogratias: A Tale of RwandaBook Review - May 1, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The Tutsi genocide is relived through the eyes of a deranged Hutu named Deogratias in Jean-Philippe Stassen's stark graphic novel. The Destroyer: Number TwoBook Review - Nov 13, 2012 - By R.J. Carter With author Warren Murphy now in full control, for perhaps the first time ever, there's never been a better time to be a Destroyer fan. Devil May Care: A Crag Banyon MysteryBook Review - Jul 20, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Somewhere on the sliding scale of fantasy private eyes, closer to Eddie Valiant than Sandman Slim, is Crag Banyon. Dexter the ToughBook Review - Jun 27, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Dexter the Tough is a poignant tale of a fourth grade boy coming to grips with an emotional situation in his family. Dirty LiarBook Review - Oct 25, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Brian James's tale is replete with profanity and features the occassional bit of drug usage. However, the book would not -- could not -- have been anywhere near as honest without it. The DivideBook Review - Jun 28, 2003 - By R.J. Carter There's a world of science that we inhabit, and a world of magic that we consider mythology. Between this world and that one, there is The Divide. Divine Madness (CHERUB #5)Book Review - Nov 16, 2006 - By R.J. Carter CHERUB is a division of MI5, the British intelligence agency. Its agents are between the ages of 10 and 17, operating on the premise that children can get away with things and get into places that would draw too much attention for adults. Do Not Open This Book!Book Review - Feb 26, 2006 - By R.J. Carter This book isn't finished! Opening it only disturbs the author, so stop turning the pages, okay? Doctor All-Knowing: A Folk Tale from the Brothers GrimmBook Review - Oct 29, 2008 - By R.J. Carter A comedy of errors and misunderstanding ensue when a rich man hires an untrained doctor to deduce who is stealing his money. Doctor Who: The Visual DictionaryBook Review - Nov 14, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart Striking visual design highlights this strong reference volume for a Doctor Who fan. Doctor Who:Shada:The Lost Adventure By Douglas AdamsBook Review - Aug 27, 2012 - By Dennis Russo This new-old story takes you back to the future wrapped in a 12 foot scarf. Don't Let the Peas Touch! and Other StoriesBook Review - Aug 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Three short stories about two sisters, and how they learn to get along. Don't Bet on It (Hannah Montana #10)Book Review - Jul 8, 2008 - By Paul Schultz This tenth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show takes the potentially creepy scenario of Miley and Jackson dating and brings out the humor. Don't Say That Word!Book Review - Jul 2, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Michael tries to tell his mom what happened at school today -- but every time he gets to the good parts, mom interrupts! Double IdentityBook Review - Apr 6, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Abandoned by her parents with an estranged aunt, Bethany must unravel the mystery of Elizabeth, a girl who died years ago -- and who looked and acted exactly like Bethany. The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global WarmingBook Review - Aug 17, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The producer of "An Inconvenient Truth" joins forces with a children's author to bring the "facts" about global warming to a more credulous audience. The Dragons of Winter (The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book Six)Book Review - Jun 5, 2013 - By R.J. Carter The realm of James A. Owen's Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica get larger, more populated, and more complex with this sixth installment of heptalogy. The Dragon's Apprentice: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 5Book Review - Dec 22, 2010 - By R.J. Carter J.R.R. Tolkein, C.S. Lewis and Fred the talking badger are off another time-hopping adventure, with a greater enemy waiting in the shadows to destroy all existence. Good luck, Caretakers! DramaBook Review - Aug 28, 2012 - By R.J. Carter What sets Telgemeier's story head and shoulders above other tween-targeted is the open, honest approach toward adolescent LGBT issues, handled with aplomb and forthrightness and nothing tawdry or gauche. Dreadnought (H.I.V.E. Book 4)Book Review - Jul 5, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Just like his continuing adventures, Otto Malpense keeps getting better and better. Dreams and ShadowsBook Review - Mar 18, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Two unrelated young boys have supernatural encounters that cause their life paths to cross in this engrossing first novel from C. Robert Cargill. Drew Struzan: OeuvreBook Review - Oct 16, 2011 - By Darren Goodhart Ask people about the best movie poster artists and one name will always be in their top list: Drew Struzan. This book shows you why and it's for a whole lot more than just movie posters. The DwellingBook Review - Feb 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter 362 Belisle. It's probably no coincidence that the street name sounds like 'Belial,' for there's certainly something sinister about the two-story three-bedroom home. Oh, nothing that you would notice right away, of course. It doesn't jump right out and advertise itself as a haunted house a la 1313 Mockingbird Lane. But once you get to know the house, there's definitely something amiss. Earth 2 Vol. 1: The Gathering (The New 52)Book Review - Mar 25, 2013 - By R.J. Carter It's a whole new world -- of superheroes -- in DC's alternate-world storyline. EasyBook Review - Jun 10, 2006 - By R.J. Carter For caring and concerned parents, Easy will be hard. It's an honest, hurting look at sexuality and one young girl's craving for male attention. Any male attention. Echo's Revenge: The Ultimate Game (The Ongoing Investigation of Sean Austin)Book Review - Apr 4, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Players who excel at an online videogame are brought together to fight the robot/demon boss for real. Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan PoeBook Review - Apr 20, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Blending a fun, readable writing style with gorgeous pencil illustrations and focusing on one of the most mysterious, enigmatic people in American history, Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe simply must be the first in a series. Edgar & Ellen Graphic NoveltyBook Review - Mar 25, 2009 - By R.J. Carter They may look like they'd be right at home with the Addam's Family or J. Evil Scientist, but Edgar and Ellen enter territory frightening to even them -- the comics! Elfquest: The Searcher and the SwordBook Review - Jul 5, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The brainchildren of the Pinis are back in this 96-page graphic fantasy adventure. Elliot's Park: Saving Mister NibblesBook Review - Apr 5, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Elliot and his friends are on a mission to rescue a fellow squirrel. But there's something a little odd about Mister Nibbles. Eloise in HollywoodBook Review - Oct 12, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Eloise gets invited to Hollywood to "star" in a major motion picture. Beverly Hills is used to earthquakes -- but can they withstand the full-on assault of an irrepressible six-year-old Eloise? Emlyn's Moon (The Magician Trilogy: Book Two)Book Review - Dec 13, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Set in the Welsh countryside, the tale of a boy magician is a slow moving one when compared with adventures of other British-based child wizards. Emma Roberts: Simply Fabulous!Book Review - May 5, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Yet another rising tween star must endure the embarrassment of having books written about her which are nothing more than fawning statements puffed up with collected quotes from other sources. Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and MoreBook Review - Jul 7, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Joshua Gee reveals the real truths behind the monsters that haunt our nightmares -- and our movie screens. Enemies & AlliesBook Review - Sep 20, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The Dark Knight meets the Man of Steel in a 1950s Cold War setting, reimagined by Kevin J. Anderson. Entangled Minds: Extrasensory Experiences in a Quantum RealityBook Review - May 24, 2006 - By R.J. Carter In a market overrun by hokum and hoax, it's refreshing to find a book that actually makes a strong, science-based case for the paranormal. Enterprise: ShockwaveBook Review - Oct 29, 2002 - By R.J. Carter A visit to a mining colony goes horribly wrong, and the ensuing catastrophe could spell the end of Starfleet's exploration before it could even begin. Was it a flaw with the shuttlepod? Or was it a battle in the ongoing mysterious temporal cold war? EverfoundBook Review - Jun 11, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Neal Shusterman wraps his powerful trilogy of epic Young Adult fiction with this sad and joyous, tragic and triumphant novel. EverlostBook Review - Aug 28, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When Allie and Nick die, they don't make it where they were intended to go in this inventive story from Neal Shusterman. EverwildBook Review - Dec 3, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The second book of Neal Shusterman's Skinjackers trilogy changes the rules and sets things in motion for the shadowy spirit world of Everlost to affect things on the physical plane. Evil StarBook Review - May 1, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The second book of Anthony Horowitz's Gatekeepers series finds Matthew Freeman lost and alone in Peru -- until he meets another boy who is also one of the five who will stand against the Old Ones. Exploring The Matrix: Visions of the Cyber PresentBook Review - Mar 19, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Exploring The Matrix: Visions of the Cyber Present is a collection of essays from some of the finest thinkers in their fields, approaching The Matrix from different facets: as a movie, as science fiction, as philosophy--and as a quite possible reality! The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary BasilBook Review - Oct 25, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Wiley Miller's Non Sequitur hero jumps out of the comic strips and into children's literature with this grand adventure. ExtrasBook Review - Oct 18, 2007 - By R.J. Carter A totally brain-kicking adventure as well as an excoriating jab at an American Idol / YouTube obsessed generation of global pseudojournalism. The Eyes of Kid MidasBook Review - Dec 2, 2009 - By R.J. Carter What would you do with a pair of glasses that rewrote reality to suit your every whim? FablehavenBook Review - Jun 25, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Brandon Mull delivers a real page-scorcher of an adventure that will keep readers glued as they explore a multifaceted world of magic. Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow PlagueBook Review - Jun 4, 2008 - By R.J. Carter In this, the third thrilling installment in the Fablehaven series, author Brandon Mull expands the world of Fablehaven, ups the threat levels, and takes the readers on the wildest ride ever. Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening StarBook Review - May 20, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Kendra and Seth Sorenson return for another breakneck-paced mystery set on their grandparents' preserve, the titular Fablehaven. Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon SanctuaryBook Review - May 10, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Fablehaven is a new benchmark for young adult fantasy fiction, which, by rights, ought to leave many people asking the question: Harry who? Face the Music (Hannah Montana #9)Book Review - Jul 3, 2008 - By Paul Schultz The student-by-day, pop-star-by-night contemplates the consequences of a pair of decisions she's made in this ninth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel series. The Fairytale CakeBook Review - Jul 11, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Characters from your favorite fairy tales star in this early readers story about a birthday cake. The Fall of FergalBook Review - Aug 23, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Following in the squishy footprints of Dahl, Addams, and Gorey, Philip Ardagh is walking boldly where those with a more refined sense of propriety fear to tread. FalloutBook Review - Sep 20, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Fallout shifts its point of view from the previous installments of the series to view Kristina through the eyes of her damaged children. The False PrinceBook Review - Feb 22, 2012 - By R.J. Carter When the royal family of Carthya is killed, an orphan boy from the streets is drawn into a deadly and treasonous contest to impersonate a lost heir to the throne. Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Movie Novelization)Book Review - May 4, 2007 - By R.J. Carter With "Spider-Man 3" burning up the screens, audience expectations will be high for the next superhero flick. Sadly, that next flick will be "Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer", a story so wretched that Jack Kirby's gravestone must be vibrating from all the spinning he's doing right now. Far From YouBook Review - Dec 23, 2008 - By R.J. Carter When Alice becomes stranded in a blizzard with her stepmother and newborn half-sister, survival puts teenaged angst and depression on hold. Faradawn (The Fog Mound, Book 2)Book Review - Sep 21, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Thelonious Chipmunk is back in an all new adventure as he and his friends follow the clues from Bill the Human to learn what happened to Earth that made it a world of talking animals. FartisteBook Review - Jul 22, 2008 - By R.J. Carter The (mostly true) story of Joseph Pujol, a stage actor of the Moulin Rouge who's act consisted of... farting?! Fear Street: Halloween PartyBook Review - Oct 16, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When the new girl at Shadyside High invites seven students with nothing in common to her all-night Halloween party, a plan of revenge nearly three decades in the making is set into motion. Fear Street: The New GirlBook Review - Aug 15, 2006 - By R.J. Carter There's something about the new girl at Shadyside High that captures Cory's heart and soul. But why does her family insist that she's dead? Fearmaker: Family MattersBook Review - Nov 9, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Terry Castle does her darnedest to honor her father's memory with what appears to be the first in a series of juvenile horror novellas for the Goosebumps crowd. FictionBook Review - May 5, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Fiction has a lot to say, and it takes a heady mind to process just what the message is at times; but that doesn't detract from the fact that, a lot of the time, it's just a heck of a lot of fun to read. Final CrisisBook Review - Jan 12, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Greg Cox untangles the DC Comics mess this novelization. Find-a-SaurusBook Review - Jul 20, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Maybe dinosaurs no longer exist. But Marty thinks that maybe they're just really, really good at hiding... Finding My HatBook Review - Aug 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter John Son provides a sometimes funny, often touching, and always insightful look into growing up Korean in 20th century America. The Fire WithinBook Review - May 12, 2005 - By R.J. Carter David just wants to rent a quiet room and study. He doesn't plan on an adventure to save an injured squirrel. And he certainly didn't take into account the dragons... FirethornBook Review - Jun 27, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Most of the time, I hate epic fantasies. Firethorn is a notable exception. A first novel by a fresh new voice in the genre, this book will have fantasy fans talking for the next several months. Firewing by Kenneth OppelBook Review - Jan 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter "I'd always promised myself I would never write a talking animal story," says Oppel. "I thought there was something absurd about furry woodland creatures in Edwardian clothing, drinking tea and eating scones. But I made an exception for bats because they just seemed such unlikely heroes, thought by most to be ugly, repellent creatures." The First Escape: The Dopple Ganger ChroniclesBook Review - Dec 17, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Part text novel, part graphic novel, this invention of G.P. Taylor lacks a certain something to truly take advantage of the mixed form. First WaveBook Review - Jun 20, 2012 - By R.J. Carter First Wave is worth the novelty value. Storywise, it could have been a chapter shorter, written a bit more tightly, concisely and directly. I still like it, just not as much as I should have. A Fistful Of RainBook Review - Aug 20, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Rocker Mim Bracca has problems other than her alcoholism when dirty pictures of her start showing up on the Internet, and people start turning up dead. The Flying BedBook Review - Apr 7, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Nancy Willard's eloquent and flowery storytelling weaves a story that begins with such promise but ultimately cannot find its ending. The Footprints of GodBook Review - Apr 22, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Greg Iles offers a riveting look at the development of the ultimate supercomputer and raises unsettling questions about the consciousness of the universe. For Us, The LivingBook Review - Nov 18, 2003 - By R.J. Carter An unpublished first novel by Heinlein, polished up and made presentable for waiting fans. Forest Explorer: A Life-Size Field GuideBook Review - Oct 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Quite possibly the most useful nature guide for younger explorers to be published in years. Forgotten Son (Legacy Book 1)Book Review - Jan 11, 2013 - By R.J. Carter The children of Remo Williams, The Destroyer, come into their own in this new series. Found (The Missing: Book 1)Book Review - Jun 27, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Margaret Peterson Haddix returns with a brilliant new adventure series based on a surprising and intriguing premise. Fringe: Beyond the FringeBook Review - Sep 21, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Fringe: Beyond the Fringe is just the thing to have on your bookshelf or in your backpack for that quick, between seasons Fringe fix you're craving. Frogs & French KissesBook Review - Jun 30, 2006 - By R.J. Carter What do you do with your life if you're a normal teenaged girl -- and your mom and little sister are both witches? Save the prom, of course! The Fuchsia is NowBook Review - Mar 30, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When Fuchsia speaks her magic words, a fairy brings her three new friends to play with. Game of Hearts (Hannah Montana #15)Book Review - Aug 12, 2010 - By Paul Schultz Volume number fifteen in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show features plots involving the love life of Miley's best friend Lilly. Geek Fantasy NovelBook Review - Apr 8, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Be careful what you wish for... Genesis AlphaBook Review - May 22, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Rune Michaels presents an intriguing exploration of the concepts of good and evil in this novel about brothers who are responsible for each other's lives. Get Busy, Beaver!Book Review - Aug 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter While the rest of the beaver family works works works on getting the dam built, Thelonious would rather daydream, dawdle and doodle. Ghost CountryBook Review - Jan 3, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Patrick Lee's sophomore novel is a page-turning thriller even better than "The Breach." Ghost in the MachineBook Review - Oct 2, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Carman's continuation of the Skeleton Creek mystery is part geek, part chic, and completely enthralling. Ghost ShipBook Review - Apr 18, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Suspense author Mary Higgins Clark makes her first foray into children's literature with this tale of a boy on a beach who has a chance encounter with a ghost. Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning GhostBook Review - Sep 12, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The Ghosthunters return for a second adventure in Cornelia Funke's series for children, this time facing one of the five most dangerous kinds of ghosts there are. Ghoul Strike!Book Review - Sep 14, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Freshman novelist Andrew Newbound introduces readers to Alannah Malarra: Psychic Ghost Hunter. Giada's Kitchen: New Italian FavoritesBook Review - Nov 7, 2008 - By Scott Juba Whether you're an amateur cook or one of the top chefs in the kitchen, the latest book from Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis proves to be a useful cooking aid. A Giant Problem: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, Book TwoBook Review - Sep 17, 2008 - By R.J. Carter The giants are waking up, leaving a path of destruction in their wake. Only Nick and Laurie know, and it's up to them to come up with a plan to get rid of the creatures... but at what cost? Gideon the CutpurseBook Review - Apr 7, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The past has never been so close in Linda Buckley-Archer's rambunctious novel about a pair of kids who end up in 1763. The Girl in Alfred Hitchcock's ShowerBook Review - Mar 19, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Whatever happened to Marli Renfro -- the girl you saw on film being murdered in her shower by Norman Bates? The Girl Who Was on Fire - Movie EditionBook Review - Mar 21, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Just in time to wet your appetite for "The Hunger Games" comes this revised offering from Benbella. The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games TrilogyBook Review - Apr 8, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Return to Panem and the Hunger Games with this insightful miscellany of today's YA authors as they explore the phenomenon of Suzanne Collins wildly successful series. GlassBook Review - Sep 19, 2007 - By R.J. Carter In this sequel to Crank, Kristina returns, having battled against the monster of meth addiction. But it doesn't take very long for her to fall back into the same -- and worse -- habits. Gods of War (The Last Witness, Book 3)Book Review - Aug 19, 2011 - By R.J. Carter As superpowered teenager Shiloh Wagner lies near death after tacking an asteroid, the ensuing destruction on Earth has awoken the gods of Olympus. Gods, Goddesses, and MonstersBook Review - Sep 8, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Sheila Keenan's reference book leaves no corner of the world uncovered. Golden & GreyBook Review - Jun 22, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Grey Arthur is a ghost in need of a purpose. Tom Golden is a boy in need of a friend. Golden & Grey: The Nightmares That Ghosts HaveBook Review - Oct 29, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Ghosts are disappearing, and the effect is being felt in the physical world. It's up to Tom Golden -- the only boy who can see ghosts -- and his invisible friend Grey Arthur to solve the mystery, with a cadre of would-be invisible friends in tow! The Golden RectangleBook Review - Jun 5, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Flor Bernoulli is back for another mathemagical adventure, and her intergalactic wizard mentor, Dr. Pi, is with her. Goldie the Sunshine Fairy (The Weather Fairies #4)Book Review - Aug 31, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Kirsty and Rachel continue their adventures tracking down the stolen weather feathers of fairyland. Goldwhiskers (Spy Mice #3)Book Review - Jan 19, 2007 - By R.J. Carter These spies may not measure up to James Bond in stature, but they match him ounce for ounce in courage and adventure. They're the mice of the Spy Mice Agency and MICE-6! Goosebumps Graphix: Creepy CreaturesBook Review - Aug 28, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Goosebumps goes Graphix with this hardcover edition adapting three of R.L. Stine's stories into the graphic novel medium. Goosebumps Graphix: Terror TripsBook Review - Mar 13, 2007 - By R.J. Carter R.L. Stine's adolescent scare fare makes another graphic novel debut with this collection of summer vacation stories. Goosebumps: Beware, the SnowmanBook Review - Sep 30, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When Jaclyn's Aunt Greta moves her from Chicago to the Arctic Circle town of Sherpia, the young girl comes face to face with a local monstrous legend. Goosebumps: My Hairiest AdventureBook Review - Sep 15, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Larry is starting to sprout thick, ugly hair in all the strangest places. Did the bottle of Insta-Tan tanning solution have a strange side effect on him, or is there something more sinister at work? The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies and My Life With StyxBook Review - Jun 6, 2007 - By Andrea Maclam One of the greatest bassists of all time tells the story of struggle, self acceptance and love Grandma's Wedding AlbumBook Review - May 5, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Grandma's Wedding Album does a great job of explaining the wedding tradition to youngsters, doing so in an attractive package with several interesting bits of trivia. The Greatest Sci-Fi Films Never MadeBook Review - Jul 23, 2008 - By R.J. Carter David Hughes' painstakingly researched book is a welcome dose of cinematic faux schadenfreude over catastrophes that never happened. Green Arrow: SalvationBook Review - Feb 13, 2013 - By R.J. Carter The only salvation for Green Arrow was being rebooted into the New 52 continuity. Green Lantern Vol. 1: Sinestro (The New 52) [Hardcover]Book Review - May 15, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Green Lantern: Sinestro looks to be just the beginning of the DC team trying to one-up the exciting epics of Blackest Night and Brightest Day. Keep your arms inside the ride at all times, because this rollercoaster ain't finished yet. Grim TuesdayBook Review - Dec 1, 2003 - By R.J. Carter And on the second day... Arthur Penhaligon got no rest at all. Book Two in the Keys to the Kingdom saga. Guardian Angel (The New Destroyer #1)Book Review - Mar 22, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir's assassin hero gets a fresh start with a new publisher -- and an old friend back at the pen. The Gunslinger (Dark Tower Book I)Book Review - Jun 8, 2003 - By R.J. Carter By the second page of meeting the gunslinger, I could already hear the strains of oohwee-oohwee-ooo, waah-waah-waah out of "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." It's just slightly fainter in the mind's ear than the constant susurrus of wind blowing over this desert-scape so barren and bizarre that if a monk were to shuffle over a distant dune and proclaim the praises of St. Liebowitz, you'd hardly be surprised. H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous EducationBook Review - Jun 5, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Move over, Artemus Fowl -- there's a new criminal genius in town, and he's got company. Hacking HarvardBook Review - Nov 29, 2007 - By R.J. Carter "My Fair Lady" meets "Real Genius" in Robin Wasserman's geek tragedy about three teenagers determined to teach the system a lesson. Half BrotherBook Review - Jan 8, 2011 - By Paulette Suhr It's hard adjusting to a new baby brother, especially one that's not human. Hannah Montana: Rock the WavesBook Review - Feb 9, 2009 - By Paul Schultz The first original novel based on the hit Disney Channel show spends a summer with Miley Stewart as a hunky Australian surfer comes to town for a competition, and lessons are learned regarding the illusion of fame. Hannah Montana: The Essential GuideBook Review - Oct 6, 2009 - By Paul Schultz If you have a daughter, or niece, or granddaughter who is a huge fan of the character that brought Miley Cyrus to the limelight, you now have a handy-dandy hardcover reference to explain the phenomenon of Hannah Montana. Hannah Montana: The Movie: Going Home (Disney Early Readers)Book Review - Oct 5, 2009 - By Paul Schultz There is more to "Hannah Montana: The Movie" than just the film experience, and this book tie-in focuses on the pop superstar's return to her rural hometown, and efforts to keep it from succumbing to "progress." Hannah Montana: The Movie: The Inside Scoop (Disney Early Readers)Book Review - Oct 8, 2009 - By Paul Schultz As one of many adaptations of "Hannah Montana: The Movie," this one focuses on the persistent reporter trying to find out the secret identity of the teen pop star. Hard HitBook Review - Oct 27, 2005 - By R.J. Carter A look, through poetry, at how a teenage boy copes with his father's diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Hardware: The Definitive SF Works of Chris FossBook Review - Sep 3, 2011 - By Darren Goodhart Chris Foss is one of the most influential illustrators ever in Science Fiction. This book gives you a chance to see why... Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsBook Review - Jul 30, 2007 - By R.J. Carter I've just turned the last page of the last book of the Harry Potter series. And it's with some sadness that I have to force myself to realize that -- it's over. It's really over. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceBook Review - Jul 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The penultimate chapter to the saga of Harry Potter has now been in the hands of just about everyone, everywhere, read and probably even re-read, with repercussions that have fans absolutely floored. Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixBook Review - Jul 4, 2003 - By R.J. Carter It's Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts, as the young mage finds his rebellious streak and undergoes a change from adventurous adolescent to subversively cool teen. Hatter M: Mad With Wonder, Volume TwoBook Review - Oct 12, 2009 - By Jeff Ritter Frank Beddor and company continues to explore the life and times of a Mad Hatter in this hardcover graphic novel companion to his "Looking Glass Wars" novel trilogy. Hatter M: The Looking Glass Wars, Volume 1Book Review - Oct 15, 2007 - By R.J. Carter In the course of the Looking Glass Wars, Hatter Madigan lost Princess Alyss on Earth for 13 years. During that time, a lot of curious things happened as he searched for her. Haunted Hike (Elliot's Park)Book Review - Oct 7, 2008 - By R.J. Carter It's Halloween in Elliot's Park, and the Squirrel Scouts are preparing for their annual haunted hike. But is this hike more haunted than usual, when Daisy claims to see a ghost? The Haunting of Alaizabel CrayBook Review - Jun 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter "Angel" meets "Sherlock Holmes" in this compelling and spellbinding tale from Chris Wooding. Hellboy: The Lost ArmyBook Review - Mar 29, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Just in time for the movie--Hellboy vs. 50,000 dead Persian warriors in a Saharan Bermuda Triangle. Henry the Great's First AdventureBook Review - Feb 27, 2005 - By R.J. Carter This children's story introduces a fieldmouse with a penchant for exploring, with academic discoveries along the way. Hercules: The Knives of KushBook Review - Jun 29, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Radical Books has created a Hercules story that is brutally fun, full of action, intrigue, and just a dash of wry humor. Here Be Monsters! (The Ratbridge Chronicles, Book 1)Book Review - May 6, 2006 - By R.J. Carter There is much skullduggery afoot in the strange town of Ratbridge. Arthur's going to need all the help he can get from the boxtrolls and cabbageheads to escape the resurrection of the illegal Cheese Guild. Here TodayBook Review - Sep 14, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Martin's novel delivers an poignancy and quality on par with such literary luminaries as Michael Chabon and Chris Fuhrman. Here, There Be Dragons (The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica)Book Review - Dec 28, 2006 - By R.J. Carter There are precious few stories like Here, There Be Dragons, stories that do more than pay tribute to the roots of modern fantasy but actually take those fantasies themselves and blend them into a wholly new adventure. Heretic: The Templar ChroniclesBook Review - Aug 9, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Hellblazer meets Delta Force by way of George Romero in this guns-and-gore drama from Joseph Nassise. Hi! Fly GuyBook Review - Aug 27, 2005 - By R.J. Carter When a hungry fly meets up with a boy hunting for a pet, they develop a special bond. Hidden RootsBook Review - Nov 15, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Hiding in plain sight was the only option to many Indians after Vermont passed a eugenics law in 1932. The Hinky-PinkBook Review - Sep 17, 2008 - By R.J. Carter "Dear oh dear!" cried Mag. "I dare say you've got yourself a Hinky-Pink! The dress will never be done in time for the ball! Not with a Hinky-Pink!" Hocus PocusBook Review - Jun 25, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Paul Kieve, magic consultant for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," spends a year among the ghosts of great magicians past, learning some of their secrets and passing them along to us. Holy Superheroes!: Exploring the Sacred in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Film (Revised and Expanded Edition)Book Review - Mar 17, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Greg Garrett's theological odyssey into comics is revised to include more recent comic events like "Civil War" and "Infinite Crisis," and references those titles as examples of the spiritual and moral concepts of his book. Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead (Volume 1)Book Review - Jun 17, 2010 - By Jeff Ritter Quite possibly the best summer blockbuster you’ll ever read. The Houdini BoxBook Review - Oct 6, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Brian Selznick tells a charming tale of a young boy's meeting with his idol -- Harry Houdini -- and the magic that ensued. House of Doors (Double Dog #5)Book Review - Oct 28, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Every night, the invasion begins all over again. The House of Power (Atherton, Book 1)Book Review - Feb 22, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Bestselling author Patrick Carman is back, and he's brought a whole new world with him. How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?Book Review - Aug 29, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Jane Yolen and Mark Teague cleverly address the matter of table manners with this latest in their series of "Dinosaurs Behaving Badly." The Hulk (Movie Adaptation)Book Review - Jun 1, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Peter David novelizes the Ang Lee movie in this modern superhero take on The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. Human Target: Strike ZonesBook Review - Feb 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Christopher Chance can be anyone at all, and even convince himself of the lie. You absolutely must investigate The Human Target. The Hunger GamesBook Review - Jul 30, 2008 - By R.J. Carter In a near-future North America, the Capitol of Panem demands two teenaged tributes from each of the twelve districts to compete to the death in a televised game of survival. Hunt for the Skinwalker : Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in UtahBook Review - Apr 22, 2006 - By R.J. Carter A team of scientists investigates outrageous claims of the paranormal, with less than sensational results. The HuntedBook Review - Oct 3, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Deer season opens with a bang when the hunters suddenly find themselves prey to a serial killer. Hush HushBook Review - Dec 20, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr It's good girl vs. bad boy in this sizzling YA paranormal thriller. I Am Number FourBook Review - Aug 23, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Nine walk among us. Three are dead. John is Number Four. I Heart You, You Haunt MeBook Review - Jan 12, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Lisa Schroeder's verse novel is a fast, densely packed exploration of grief and guilt, as a teenaged girl loses her boyfriend in an accident, only to have him return to her in dreams and reflections. I Very Really Miss YouBook Review - Mar 20, 2007 - By R.J. Carter When Ben's older brother Sam goes off on a class trip, Ben expects it will be nice to have their room all to himself for a while. IdenticalBook Review - Sep 15, 2008 - By R.J. Carter How to describe the Gardella family? "Effed up" doesn't even begin to cover it, in this newest offering from Ellen Hopkins that's guaranteed to get under your skin. If Dogs Were DinosaursBook Review - Aug 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter What starts out as imaginative fancy sneakily turns into a math lesson before the reader even knows it's happened. If I Had a DragonBook Review - Apr 11, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When Morton's told to play with his little brother, he imagines how much more fun it would be if his brother were a dragon. iHave a Web Show! (iCarly #1)Book Review - Oct 14, 2009 - By Paul Schultz Find out how the web phenomenon known as iCarly all began with this adaptation of the first two episodes of the hit Nickelodeon show. ImpulseBook Review - Jan 26, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Three social misfits from different strata of society discover the things they have in common -- aside from their suicide attempts -- in this haunting and gripping drama, set in verse, from the author of Crank and Burned. The Incredible Hulk: My Search for a Cure (Ready-to-Read, Level 3)Book Review - Dec 8, 2008 - By Paul Schultz This abbreviated adaptation of the screenplay is geared for children who can read on their own, with full-color illustrations complementing the text. The Indigo King: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 3Book Review - Dec 2, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Owen weaves together disparate continuities and fables, grafting one to the other in a seamless fashion until it must be believed that there is, after all, only one great mythology. The Indispensible Book of Useless InformationBook Review - May 5, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Useless information? Says who? Infinite CrisisBook Review - Oct 11, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The DC Comics event of 2006 gets the novelization treatment from master wordsmith Greg Cox. Even if you've already read the comics, you won't have the full story experience until you've picked up this book. InkdeathBook Review - Nov 3, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Cornelia Funke puts the final wraps on what may be the most definitive fantasy series of the decade. InkheartBook Review - Aug 23, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Ever get dragged into a good book? Ever have the characters get dragged out of one? InkspellBook Review - Oct 15, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Cornelia Funke returns to carry her readers -- and her characters -- into the world of the Inkheart story. Inside Film Music: Composers SpeakBook Review - Apr 22, 2007 - By Paul Schultz Interviews with over thirty movie composers are meant for aspiring musicians interested in feature-film scoring, as well as for the music fan in general to listen to soundtracks with a new ear. The IntelligencerBook Review - Jun 15, 2004 - By Scott Juba Artful, sophisticated, and gracefully intriguing, "The Intelligencer" is a fascinating espionage thriller that ranks among the best books of the past year. Into the Abyss (Tom Swift, Young Inventor #1)Book Review - Jun 22, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Tom Swift is back in all new adventures, starting with a dangerous deep sea mission to rescue his dad, Tom Swift, Sr. Into The Mist (Land of Elyon)Book Review - Sep 1, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The adventures in the Land of Elyon continue as Roland Warvold spins a tale of his youth spent with his brother Thomas. The Invention of Hugo CabretBook Review - Feb 21, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Part novel, part silent movie, Brian Selznick's newest novel is a tribute to an era and an industry in which the reader will happily immerse himself. Ironside: A Modern Faery's TaleBook Review - Mar 21, 2007 - By R.J. Carter I believe in faeries now -- and it's all Holly Black's fault. The third and perhaps final book of Black's modern faery tales finds the Seelie and Unseelie courts at war, with the pixie Kaye Fierch caught in the middle. Itsy Mitsy Runs AwayBook Review - Jun 22, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Elanna Allen introduces readers to an instant classic of young readers' literature. It's a Firefly NightBook Review - May 15, 2013 - By Ross Brand One, two, three, four, five. My jar's like a light bulb that's just come alive. I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!Book Review - Sep 11, 2006 - By R.J. Carter A little boy isn't afraid of the witches, monsters or mummies that trick or treat at his house. But what does scare him... and why... is the humorous payoff in this delightful book for younger readers. Jack: Secret HistoriesBook Review - Jul 9, 2008 - By R.J. Carter F. Paul Wilson goes back to the beginning to reveal the formative years of his protagonist, Repairman Jack. Jailbait ZombieBook Review - Dec 16, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Felix Gomez is an Iraq War veteran, a private investigator... and a vampire. His latest case: destroy all zombies before humans learn there's a supernatural element in their world. Jennifer GovernmentBook Review - Apr 14, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Jennifer Government is billed as Catch-22 by way of The Matrix. And while I didn't find anything in there to indicate that the world was a huge computer simulation, I do find the writing is very similar in feel to the Joseph Heller classic. More accurately, Jennifer Government is Wall Street by way of Brazil. It's what Lewis Carroll might have written had he listened too long to the Rush Limbaugh program. Jinx on the DivideBook Review - Sep 5, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Felix, Betony, and the ever nimble Nimby, the flying carpet, are back in an all new adventure. Johnny HazzardBook Review - Sep 17, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Johnny Hazzard is an American kid in Europe who has developed a profound sense of shame for being American and Texan. The Joy of Spooking - Book One: Fiendish DeedsBook Review - Jan 2, 2009 - By R.J. Carter The face of Pollyanna, the soul of Wednesday Addams, Joy Wells is a study in contrasts, and the type of guileless heroine that children's lit begs for. The Judas CoinBook Review - Oct 7, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart Walter Simonson is one of the very best comic creators out there and with DC Comics' release of The Judas Coin, you get the chance to see why... Julian Gonzalez - Episode One: Trash Crisis on EarthBook Review - May 1, 2008 - By R.J. Carter He may look like your typical eight-year-old, but Julian Rodriguez is actually a First Officer of the Federation, on secret assignment to Earth. Julian Rodriguez Episode Two: Invasion of the RelativesBook Review - Aug 31, 2009 - By R.J. Carter He may look like an overimaginative eight-year-old to everyone else, but Julian Rodriguez is a first officer of the Federation, observing the phenomena known on Earth as Thanksgiving. Jumper: A NovelBook Review - Feb 11, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Steven Gould's 1992 novel gets a movie tie-in re-release, prompting this reviewer to offer the advice: read the book, don't wait for the movie. Just in CaseBook Review - Dec 8, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Charlie has contingency plans for everything. But sometimes not being prepared is okay. JusticeBook Review - Jun 28, 2012 - By R.J. Carter It's the "Super Friends versus the Legion of Doom" in a modern, mature format and in a hyper-realistic representation. You don't want to miss this fight! Justice League Dark Vol. 1: In the Dark (The New 52)Book Review - Oct 18, 2012 - By R.J. Carter While I was disappointed with "In The Dark," I have confidence that these two creators can pull this together and make it into something, somehow. Justice League of America - Wonder Woman: MythosBook Review - Feb 10, 2003 - By R.J. Carter When Wonder Woman finds an island where the population is all male, she has no idea that her rescue mission is about to encounter an unexpected hitch. That hitch is Ares, God of War, and she'll need her friends in the JLA to combat her Olympian enemy. Justice League of America: ExterminatorsBook Review - Aug 15, 2004 - By R.J. Carter After a few disappointing books in the Justice League of America novel series (neither by Golden), readers are finally given a JLA story that captures not only the various characteristics of the League members, but is also told from the right perspective and with all the right kinds of action. Justice League of America: OmegaBook Review - Dec 19, 2012 - By R.J. Carter With the New 52 just around the corner, the substitute JLA team revamps story paths already trod. Justice League of America: Superman: Never Ending BattleBook Review - May 26, 2005 - By R.J. Carter When a bizarre killer storm threatens Alaska, the Justice League is there to help. But when the world's weather patterns become a terrorist weapon, are the Justice League powerful enough to help? Justice League of America: The Flash: Stop MotionBook Review - Jan 20, 2005 - By R.J. Carter When The Flash runs up against a force faster than he is, it's cause for alarm. But when every move the force makes results in death and destruction on a cosmic scale, it may be beyond even the capacities of the Justice League to deal with. Justice League Vol. 1: Origin (The New 52) [Hardcover]Book Review - May 6, 2012 - By R.J. Carter DC's pre-eminent super team gets an updated origin as the publisher relaunches their entire line. Justice League, Vol. 2: The Villain's Journey (The New 52)Book Review - Jan 30, 2013 - By R.J. Carter A new villain tests the Justice League's bonds, setting the stage for a membership shakeup and makes the world see the heroes in a new, more jaded light. The Keepers - Book One: A Wizard Named NellBook Review - Oct 4, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A young princess struggles to overcome prophecy and societal conventions to become the next Imperial Wizard of Eldearth. The Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven)Book Review - Jul 21, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The final Fablehaven novel represents the culmination of a series that sits at the pinnacle of heart-stopping young adult fantasy adventure books. Kill the Dead: A Sandman Slim NovelBook Review - Nov 14, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The diverse array of characters, the sardonic and sarcastic vision of the agents of Heaven and Hell, and just one rollicking house-of-horrors ride makes Sandman Slim a protagonist to keep an eye on. The KnightBook Review - Dec 1, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Gene Wolfe offers up a new idyll for the 21st century in this epic quest from the pen of a master craftsman. Knights of the Lunch Table: The Dragon PlayersBook Review - Aug 6, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Eisner-nominee Frank Cammuso has a flair for the extended setup. He's a master at creating a domino effect of events that topple like a well-designed Rube Goldberg machine, and he uses comic panels expertly to control the timing of these events. Krampus the Yule LordBook Review - Nov 28, 2012 - By R.J. Carter You'd better watch out. You'd better not cry. Because Krampus is coming to town, and he wants his holiday back! Lady Friday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 5)Book Review - Feb 27, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The latest and long-awaited chapter to Garth Nix's series is finally here, pitting young Arthur Penhaligon against a new threat. The Land of Elyon Book 3 - The Tenth CityBook Review - Apr 15, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Alexa Daley's adventures come to a close as the final mysteries of the Land of Elyon are disclosed. Land of Elyon, Book 1: The Dark Hills DivideBook Review - Nov 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Alexa Daley dreams about the world outside the walls of her city. When an opportunity presents itself, she discovers enchantment, danger, and a secret growing threat to all who live in Bridewell! Last Battle of the IcemarkBook Review - May 5, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Stuart Hill's epic battle trilogy draws to a close, with a few casualties taken along the way. Last Christmas: The Private PrequelBook Review - Dec 16, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Jump back one year in the Private book series and discover the truth behind the secrets that set the intrigue in motion. The Last World WarBook Review - Aug 1, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The military divisions responsible for protecting Earth from the potential of hostile aliens watched the skies diligently. It never occured to them that it would be a ground force invasion. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Black DossierBook Review - Nov 30, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Alan Moore's latest excursion of the so-called League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a literary mind-rape of Brobdignagian proportions. Legion Lost Volume 1: Run From Tomorrow (The New 52)Book Review - Sep 29, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart Legion Lost tries to bring the magic of DC's Legion of Super-Heroes into the present day, but much like these seven members of the Legion, ends up being lost. Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 1: Hostile World (The New 52)Book Review - Jun 27, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart DC Comics' super-heroes from the 31st century get their first trade collection of their New 52 series. It's great for existing Legion fans, but might leave a new reader confused. Legion of Super-Heroes, Vol. 2: The DominatorsBook Review - May 29, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Paul Levitz has had a fantastic run on Legion of Super-Heroes -- it just wasn't this run. LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Save the Day!Book Review - May 31, 2013 - By R.J. Carter With so many heroes thwarting so many villains, will Batman ever get his chance to save the day? LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes: HandbookBook Review - Jun 7, 2013 - By R.J. Carter This handbook of characters residing in the DC Universe is exactly that: a "Who's Who" manual that's brevity owes to the fact that it only contains characters (and related sundry items) from DC's pantheon who have been converted into LEGO. LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes: Last Laugh!Book Review - Jun 10, 2013 - By R.J. Carter When Superman and Wonder Woman aren't enough to handle Mr. Freeze and Bane, they call on the Dark Knight for a quick assist. Lenore: SwirliesBook Review - Aug 1, 2012 - By R.J. Carter The cute little dead girl is back in a fourth volume of gallows zaniness. Leven Thumps and the Gateway to FooBook Review - Aug 5, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Just when one thinks that Authors Anonymous have plumbed the depths and expurgated themselves of all the different ways to tell the story of the boy hero given a quest to save an otherworldly plane, along comes Obert Skye with the most unlikely hero of them all: Leven Thumps. The Life and Adventures of Santa ClausBook Review - Dec 7, 2003 - By R.J. Carter L. Frank Baum's classic tale of the Christmas character, in one of the tangential stories of his Oz books. Life and Times: Pandora of Athens, 399 B.C.Book Review - Oct 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Pandora is stuck in a society where the roles imposed on her are in conflict with her own desires. But that changes when she meets Socrates. Lighthouse: A Story of RemembranceBook Review - Jul 20, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Robert Munsch returns with a sentimental masterpiece designed to help children deal with death. LingerBook Review - Jul 19, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr Book two of Maggie Stiefvater's bestselling werewolf trilogy is deeper, darker, and more satisfying. Lips Touch: Three TimesBook Review - Dec 17, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Lips Touch: Three Times is an exquisite work of literature, as charming as it is frightening -- much like any original work of the Brothers Grimm. These are tales of the rarest, most exciting treasure -- first kisses -- and the consequences such kisses can bring about. A Little Book About FeelingsBook Review - Dec 22, 2011 - By R.J. Carter From the folks behind Ruby's Studio: The Feelings Show comes an adorably presented children's learning tool. Little Bunny Foo FooBook Review - Mar 11, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Just in time for Easter, the children's classic song is endearingly and hilariously rendered. Little by LittleBook Review - Apr 17, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Otto the baby otter is embarrassed that he can't swim with his friends. But his big sister has a plan... Little Dinos Don't...Book Review - Feb 22, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Reinforcing positive behavior is fun and engaging with this compare-and-contrast lesson book using dinosaurs demonstrating good and bad behavior. Live Like You Were DyingBook Review - Feb 10, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Inspired by the Tim McGraw song of the same title, Michael Morris's tale serves to uplift with a gentleness and richness of storytelling. Living Dead GirlBook Review - Sep 5, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Ray is an uncommon animal. Genus: pedophile. Species: girl-lover. Common nomenclature: monster. Author Elizabeth Scott has done her homework on this one. Living the Dream: Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus - The Unofficial StoryBook Review - Oct 9, 2009 - By Paul Schultz Voluminous in title and content, this is your one-stop source of information for Disney's darling, with rarely-seen photos and a thorough examination of all aspects of Miley's rise to public consciousness. Look Up!: Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman AstronomerBook Review - Feb 22, 2013 - By R.J. Carter The story of this pioneering astronomer inspires younger readers to look to the stars. The Looking Glass WarsBook Review - Aug 12, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Like Candyland laced with strychnine, this dark and bloody vision of Wonderland and Princess Alyss Heart is a thrilling impossibility to believe. The Looking Glass Wars: ArchEnemyBook Review - Sep 23, 2009 - By R.J. Carter The trilogy concludes with a deposed Alyss Heart forced to ally with her sworn enemy: her Aunt Redd. A Loop in TimeBook Review - Mar 9, 2007 - By R.J. Carter There are so very many interesting ideas that could make for an intriguing, exciting, and world-building saga; but they're all trapped in a drier-than-papyrus narrative that passes too slowly to hold the reader's attention from chapter to chapter. Lord Sunday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 7)Book Review - Mar 19, 2010 - By R.J. Carter And on the seventh day, there was a choice... Lover UnleashedBook Review - Mar 25, 2011 - By Carrie Bradshaw Lover Unleashed, book nine in JR Ward’s paranormal romance series, Black Dagger Brotherhood, features strong alpha vampire warriors defending their race. Lunch MoneyBook Review - Jul 1, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Greg and Maura are rivals in the comic book industry, selling their minicomics to their classmates. But by working together, they develop something even greater than either of them could do on their own. LuthorBook Review - Oct 13, 2010 - By R.J. Carter No one ever sees himself as a villain. Mad for Miley: An Unauthorized BiographyBook Review - Jul 18, 2008 - By Paul Schultz As with any biography of an on-going career, this work gets more dated as time goes by, but it still operates as a fine -- if unreliable -- introduction to the teen sensation. The Mad Mask (Archvillain Book 2)Book Review - Dec 22, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Kyle Camden -- a supervillain at the age of 12 -- finds a kindred spirit in The Mad Mask in this exciting, thought-provoking YA read from Barry Lyga. Magic PickleBook Review - Apr 30, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Weapon Kosher -- aka the Magic Pickle -- dispenses dill justice against the Brotherhood of Evil Produce in Scott Morse's graphic novel for younger readers. Mahalia Mouse Goes to CollegeBook Review - Apr 5, 2007 - By R.J. Carter John Lithgow's tale of a mouse who becomes an accidental college student is a charming study in verse and good humor. Make Love The Bruce Campbell Way: The Audio VersionBook Review - Nov 28, 2005 - By Troy Riser "You read the book, now hear the movie!" Make Love! The Bruce Campbell WayBook Review - Oct 2, 2005 - By R.J. Carter You've read the book... now hear the movie! MaliceBook Review - Nov 17, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Chris Wooding's book-graphic novel hybrid is a work of art, from its shiny three-dimensional cover to the intricate world built within its pages to its twisty yet satisfying conclusion. The last book that left me this giddy for the sequel involved a certain boy wizard... The Man Who Heard Voices: Or, How M. Night Shyamalan Risked His Career on a Fairy TaleBook Review - Jul 19, 2006 - By Scott Juba Whether you're a movie buff who wants an inside look at the filmmaking process or a fan of Shyamalan's work who's interested in a character study of this enigmatic individual, this book is a must-read. March On!: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the WorldBook Review - Oct 1, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Dr. Christine King Farris, a professor at Spelman College in Atlanta, has a reason to be proud of her family's legacy. The Martian WarBook Review - Jun 8, 2005 - By R.J. Carter With the impending release of Steven Spielberg's re-envisioning of War of the Worlds, Gesta could not have bette timed the release of this cornucopia of Wellsian characters and adventures. Math FablesBook Review - Nov 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Lessons that count for ages 3 to 6. Max's LogbookBook Review - Apr 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Max's Logbook is a story that is amusing as it is impacting, relating through the fantastic those real-world elements that many kids have to face and deal with every day. Check this one out, and your whole family--no matter how it's structured--will be cheering for Max as he learns how to cope with the changes in his life. May Bird Among the StarsBook Review - May 20, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The Girls' Club of Literary Adventurers reconvenes to discuss May Bird's latest adventure. May Bird and the Ever After: Book 1Book Review - Jul 10, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The girls from Narnia, Oz, Wonderland and the world of the fourteenth door discuss whether May Bird is eligible to join their literary fantasy girls' club. Maybe I WillBook Review - Mar 2, 2013 - By Ross Brand Your only choice is to end it all or to start over... and all you can think is Maybe I Will. Medusa JonesBook Review - Dec 15, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Author Ross Collins takes Bullfinch's Mythology and injects it with a healthy dose of cute in this unique and fun look at some familiar characters. MercuryBook Review - Apr 12, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Mercury is a tale of two romances -- one tragic, one new -- mingled with not-your-usual teen angst, history, and magic. Mermaids Don't Run Track (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #26)Book Review - Mar 25, 2007 - By R.J. Carter You've got to love the Bailey School Kids. Third graders Eddie, Howie, Liza and Melody have a special perception of their world. They see monsters. Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug DougBook Review - Jul 28, 2009 - By R.J. Carter When green superhero Michael Recycle meets Litterbug Doug, you might expect the compost to hit the fan. The Midnight Library - LiarBook Review - Apr 24, 2007 - By R.J. Carter That lurid librarian, that bilious bibliophile, that dreadful dabbler in a deadly Dewey Decimal system, is back with another collection of tales too terrible to tell! The Midnight Library: I Can See YouBook Review - Oct 5, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Just in time for Halloween comes this latest collection of Damien Graves' tales guaranteed to keep you awake nights. The Midnight Library: Shut Your MouthBook Review - Jul 6, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Damien Graves is back with three more spine-tingling tales to keep young readers up at night. The Midnight Library: The Deadly CatchBook Review - Jan 2, 2008 - By R.J. Carter This particular edition of the Damien Graves series is, in general, less than impressive; and yet it contains one story that is perhaps the best the franchise has produced thus far. Miley Cyrus (A Robbie Reader)Book Review - Jan 9, 2008 - By Paul Schultz This slim contemporary biography is ridiculously overpriced, but is otherwise a fine introduction to the young starlet's life for the curious juvenile. Miley Cyrus (Junk Food: Tasty Celebrity Bios)Book Review - Oct 10, 2009 - By Paul Schultz Sort of a magazine in book form, this unauthorized celebrity bio fills its glossy pages with splashy graphics, colorful captions, and full-page photos. It is somewhat light on substance, affirming the name of the series it is a part of. Miley Cyrus (Kid Stars!)Book Review - Mar 30, 2009 - By Paul Schultz This brief biography of the young entertainer is geared for reading aloud or independent reading, and will prove to be a quick read for a prepubescent interested in the world of Miley Cyrus and her alter ego Hannah Montana. Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana (Today's Superstars: Entertainment)Book Review - Oct 11, 2009 - By Paul Schultz Selected by survey as one (or would that be two?) of the people kids want to read about, this third-grade level reader is an easy-to-understand biography accompanied by well appointed full-color photos. Miley Cyrus: Modern Role Models - A Cross-Currents BiographyBook Review - Oct 15, 2009 - By Paul Schultz Yet another biography of the Disney star, this time focusing on her position as a "modern role model," with a good selection of little-seen photos, context enriching sidebars, and impressive vocabulary. Miley Mania! Behind the Scenes with Miley Cyrus (Star Scene)Book Review - Oct 1, 2009 - By Paul Schultz For ages 9-12, this part biography, part scrapbook is one of those books that gleans all it can without any engagement of the principles, and is a fairly informative look from the outside at a career on the rise. A Million DotsBook Review - Jul 23, 2006 - By R.J. Carter How much is a million? Count the dots, and learn other interesting number facts along the way. Milly and the Macy's ParadeBook Review - Dec 8, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Shana Corey's semi-fictional origins of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade centers on a young girl named Milly, a Polish immigrant who was still new to America in the year 1924. Mind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies SeriesBook Review - Jul 30, 2009 - By R.J. Carter After reading some of the essays in this offering from Benbella Books' Pop Smart series, I had to ask myself: Did I really read Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series, or did I just think I did? The Miraculous Journey of Edward TulaneBook Review - Feb 10, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The reader's heart will be touched -- and bruised -- by the saga of a china rabbit who, after enduring the most soul-wrenching tragedies, manages at last to open his heart to the possibility of being loved and the apprciate just what that means. Missile Mouse: The Star CrusherBook Review - Dec 31, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Move over, Mighty. There's a new mouse in the house, and he's a ball of furry fury. Mister MondayBook Review - Apr 22, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Mister Monday is a very gaimanesque book, mixing equal parts of Neverwhere and American Gods with legendary elements from The Once And Future King, The Chronicles of Narnia and various creation myths. The result is a wholly unique entity that stands on its own as Scholastic's next potential cross-generation breakout hit. Mister Terrific Vol. 1: Mind Games (The New 52)Book Review - Jun 19, 2012 - By R.J. Carter DC releases the first collection of science hero Mister Terrific in trade paperback. The Mists of EvernessBook Review - Mar 28, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Talking fieldmice, paraplegic storm gods, dead wizards and U.S. Military are just de regeur in John C. Wright's explosive new novel. MockingjayBook Review - Sep 2, 2010 - By R.J. Carter The final chapter of The Hunger Games is in. Can it measure up to the hype? Modesty Blaise: The Double AgentBook Review - Jun 18, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Adventure, espionage, martial arts and a touch of mysticism and romance all come together to explain why Modesty Blaise has garnered such a fan following -- one that has the ability to grow even today. Monster House Movie NovelizationBook Review - Jun 21, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When the house across the street starts eating people, it's up to JD, Chowder and Jenny to save Halloween -- and the neighborhood. Montmorency And The AssassinsBook Review - Feb 27, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Wherever Montmorency goes, his criminal alter-ego Scarper can never be far behind. But is the world ready for Scarper... and son? Montmorency: Thief, Liar, GentlemanBook Review - Jan 11, 2004 - By R.J. Carter He's the new man in society. He's also a cunning criminal. Updale's Victorian tale hearkens back to E.W. Hornung's "Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman." The Moonlight ManBook Review - Sep 20, 2005 - By R.J. Carter When Jenny and Allie move in, they discover their new neighborhood has an old history, one which is about to have grave consequences for her neighbors. More Stories from the Twilight ZoneBook Review - Aug 11, 2010 - By R.J. Carter There's the signpost up ahead. Your next stop: literary escapism with More Stories from the Twilight Zone. Mortal Coils: BodylinesBook Review - May 2, 2004 - By R.J. Carter An anthology of tales that Rod Serling might have invented if he'd done The Twilight Zone for cable television. Mouse Guard, Volume One: Fall 1152Book Review - Jul 2, 2007 - By R.J. Carter J.R.R. Tolkien meets Beatrix Potter in this highly imaginative and colorful adventure that enthralls from beginning to end. Mrs. Claus Takes a VacationBook Review - Dec 6, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Santa's wife is tired of being left home alone in the snow all the time. This year, she's determined to see the world -- but can Santa cope on his own? Muzzled: The Assault on Honest DebateBook Review - Oct 10, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Readers may be prone to read only half of Williams' work -- i.e. the half that doesn't gore their personal herd of sacred cattle. My AmericaBook Review - Jul 4, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Coretta Scott King Award winners Jan Spivey Gilchrist and Ashley Bryan team up to provide an artistic look at America. My Beautiful Child by Lisa Desimini & Matt MahurinBook Review - Feb 21, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Simple scenes, giant moments. My Dog, My CatBook Review - Sep 23, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Using an abbreviated palette of bright contrasting colors, Fletcher gives side-by-side comparisons of her dog and cat, each with a single sentence, illustrating how the two animals are different from each other. My Life with the LincolnsBook Review - Jul 7, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Mina Edelman has a primary goal in life: to keep her father from being assassinated. Again. My LightBook Review - Nov 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Where does electricity come from, really? Molly Bang explains how it can be traced back to the sun. My Ox Is BrokenBook Review - Oct 31, 2006 - By Sheila Franklin If you were in a coma during the first 9 Seasons of The Amazing Race or you just want to relive them, this is the book for you. Mysterious AmericaBook Review - Jun 9, 2007 - By R.J. Carter It probably isn't the kind of book you'll read from cover to cover. It's more the kind that you'll pick up, thumb through, and stop on the first interesting chapter for a bit -- or you'll dogear the pages regarding sightings in places you're familiar with. It's a fun bit of reference that will make for interesting conversation. National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011Book Review - Jul 1, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Young readers will enjoy acquiring a headful of trivia about the world around them and far off places as they browse through the color-coded chapters, explore the "fun fact" insets, and -- most importantly -- learn. The New Destroyer: Choke HoldBook Review - Jan 3, 2008 - By R.J. Carter His name was Remo, and a whole new generation of readers were just finding out about him. The New Destroyer: Dead ReckoningBook Review - Jan 10, 2008 - By R.J. Carter If you have a healthy sense of humor, a love of balls-to-the-wall action, and a passing awareness of current events and media figures, any New Destroyer novel will fit the bill. "Dead Reckoning" just does it more than most. The New Destroyer: Killer RatingsBook Review - Jun 3, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Remo and Chiun are back, as a cable news cycle finds itself in a season of disaster reruns! The New Space Opera 2Book Review - Jul 9, 2009 - By R.J. Carter This science fiction anthology is the perfect carry-along for a quick story during breaks in your day to help you see the universe in new lights. The New Teen Titans: GamesBook Review - Aug 3, 2011 - By R.J. Carter The New Teen Titans are back and better than ever under their original creative team. Too bad this is only a one-shot. New York State of MindBook Review - Aug 31, 2005 - By Tate Dersh Billy Joel's tribute to the Big Apple is converted into a series of watercolor paintings for children. Night CatBook Review - Jun 12, 2003 - By R.J. Carter What parents haven't heard their child declare that she wants to stay up all night instead of going to bed? Margaret Beames's black cat, Oliver, wants to do just that. Night of the Living Lawn OrnamentsBook Review - Mar 9, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Arlie and Ty discover a lost amulet that brings inanimate statues to life. But how do they reverse the process before the town is overrun by garden gnomes and pink flamingos? The Night PiratesBook Review - Feb 25, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When a band of girl pirates steals the front of Tom's house, he tags along for the adventure. Nightmare Academy: The Veritas Project, Book 2Book Review - Mar 12, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A fifteen-year-old runaway, Alvin Rogers, is found wandering the Utah landscape, incoherent, babbling. He's taken to a hospital, where he is incapable of even making the simplest of decisions. "I don't know," is his response to everything. Until his parents come to claim him. That's when he breaks down and mentions the Nightmare Academy. Nightmare on Hannah Street (Hannah Montana #7)Book Review - Dec 16, 2007 - By Paul Schultz The seventh entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel series tells two stories of frightening visits from relatives. NightriseBook Review - Jun 13, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The third book of "The Gatekeepers" makes up for some of the momentum that was lost in Evil Star, as two more of the five are brought onto the scene. Nighttime: Too Dark To SeeBook Review - Jul 31, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Todd Strasser serves up bite-sized horror for pint-sized readers. The Nixie's Song: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, Book OneBook Review - Aug 15, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The Spiderwick adventures continue in this brand new series from Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. No Dessert Forever!Book Review - Nov 12, 2006 - By R.J. Carter George Ella Lyon has crafted herself a uniquely wonderful little story here that any kid who's ever been the target of an unjust punishment will quickly relate to. Nobody's PerfectBook Review - May 23, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Megan thinks the new girl Alexis is practically perfect. So why doesn't Alexis seem to like Megan? Is it because Megan's deaf? Noggle StonesBook Review - Aug 13, 2008 - By R.J. Carter A children's rhyme and a game of stones contain clues from the past for a battle that pit goblins and humans against an ancient evil. The Noisy Way To BedBook Review - Nov 26, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Cutely narrated and charmingly illustrated, The Noisy Way To Bed will become your child's favorite way to bed. Num8ersBook Review - May 6, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr Rachel Ward's debut novel is a compelling read -- it's just not what it pretends to be. Num8ers: The Cha0sBook Review - Apr 14, 2011 - By Paulette Suhr Rachel Ward's second book joins the long line of YA sequels that just feel unnecessary. Odysseus the RebelBook Review - Feb 22, 2010 - By Jeff Ritter Homer's familiar tale of heroic adventure and vengeful gods is re-imagined by comic book veteran Steven Grant. Oliver Nocturne: The Vampire's PhotographBook Review - Aug 10, 2008 - By R.J. Carter A reluctant teenaged vampire living in Seattle learns the secrets of his origins with the help of two human friends. OMAC Volume 1: Omactivate!Book Review - Sep 3, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen serve up a huge love letter to the work of Jack Kirby with their version of Kirby's 70s creation, OMAC. This is good stuff... On a Scary Scary Night (Can You See What I See?)Book Review - Oct 21, 2008 - By R.J. Carter The outstanding picture hunting book series (and bane of farsighted parents everywhere) has a new installment that's just perfect for Halloween. On Christmas EveBook Review - Dec 2, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Ann M. Martin delivers a delicate tale of magical realism, as a little girl must find a point of equilibrium between two realities: Santa Claus and cancer. On the Night You Were BornBook Review - Nov 14, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Nancy Tillman sets out to remind children -- and all of us -- that we are all "fearfully and wonderfully made." On the Road (Hannah Montana #14)Book Review - Oct 7, 2009 - By Paul Schultz Volume number fourteen in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show adapts two episodes from the show's second season, with plots involving obstacles keeping Miley from traveling to perform as Hannah Montana. Once Upon a BananaBook Review - Dec 22, 2006 - By R.J. Carter One slip on the peel starts off a domino effect of crashes and pratfalls, as the accidents begin to pile up and down the street. One Horse Open Slay (A Crag Banyon Mystery)Book Review - Dec 4, 2012 - By R.J. Carter "One Horse Open Slay" is a brilliant mixture of holiday whimsy and noir thriller, flawlessly blending gritty realism with fun fantasy. Our Gods Wear SpandexBook Review - Jan 17, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Is Lex Luthor really an homage to Aleister Crowley? Is Batman a remake of the Kabbalist golem? Author Christopher Knowles presents his findings in this alternate look at superheroes. Our Valued Customers: Conversations from the Comic Book StoreBook Review - Jun 17, 2012 - By R.J. Carter After years (nay, decades!) of struggling to remove the stigma of being a comics fan, of trying desperately to wash the four-color ink from our hands and be accepted in society, Chamberlain lays bare the fact we -- and the rest of the world -- have always known. We're dorks. Outside BeautyBook Review - Jan 3, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr Sexpot Helen Kimura has taught her four daughters (who have four different dads) how to live life on their own terms. She's taught them how to sneak out the back door when a jilted lover is banging on the front door. What she hasn't taught them is how to cope with being separated. The Overlord Protocol (H.I.V.E.)Book Review - Mar 19, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Bad guys have never been so good as they are in Mark Walden's follow-up YA novel! Overrated: The 50 Most Overhyped Things in HistoryBook Review - Jul 2, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Author Mark Juddery isn't out to make friends with his new book. Prepare to have your sacred oxen gored. Owly Volume 5: Tiny TalesBook Review - Dec 4, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Runton gets what makes the comics medium work, and it shows. PandemoniumBook Review - Dec 22, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Seifer Tombchewer's life is about to become a royal pain. Pandora Gets JealousBook Review - Jul 17, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Mythology's much maligned miss becomes the subject of a hero's quest in Carolyn Hennesy's series for tweens. Paula Deen's My First CookbookBook Review - Oct 6, 2008 - By R.J. Carter What sets this book apart from other recipe books for young readers is the complexity of some of the items. This is not a step-by-step guide for making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or cheese crackers with little pimento faces on them. PeaceBook Review - Mar 1, 2013 - By Ross Brand How can we bring peace to the world? PeanutBook Review - Jul 31, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Linas Alsenas delivers an adorable children's book about an elderly lady and her somewhat unusual puppy. Penelope in the WinterBook Review - Aug 24, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Little readers interact with Penelope through pull-tab action as the young koala prepares to have fun in the snow. People Who Deserve It: Socially Responsible Reasons to Punch Someone in the FaceBook Review - Oct 11, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Revenge has never felt so funny. A Perfect SnowmanBook Review - Oct 27, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Each page of this book is exquisitely illustrated, as the story entertainingly and succinctly teaches children about sacrificing for the sake of others. Peter Jackson: From Prince of Splatter to Lord of the RingsBook Review - Apr 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Ian Pryor's unauthorized biography will probably be a hit with Rings completists, but it's also an inspiring tale for budding filmmakers. Peter Pan in ScarletBook Review - Nov 21, 2006 - By R.J. Carter All is not well in Neverland, and it's up to Wendy and the Lost Boys to return and set things to right. In more ways than one, Peter Pan in Scarlet is a heart-thrilling winner. Peter Raven Under FireBook Review - Jul 7, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Peter Raven Under Fire deserves a place on the shelf next to Mutiny on the HMS Bounty, Moby Dick, and Kidnapped. It's that good, that deserving of an adult readership, and that comparable to nautical classics. The Phantom of the Opera CompanionBook Review - Feb 4, 2005 - By Scott Juba Usually when a publisher issues a companion book to a high budget Hollywood movie, it is simply a trivial attempt to extract a profit. "The Phantom of the Opera Companion", however, offers readers enough substance to validate its purchase. The Philosopher at the End of the Universe: Philosophy Explained Through Science Fiction FilmsBook Review - Jul 28, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Lock your brain into a secure position and prepare to be boggled--not least by the concept that Arnold Schwarzenegger may be the greatest philosopher of the 20th century! Phineas L. MacGuire... Erupts!: The First Experiment (From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire)Book Review - May 10, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Life was good for young Phineas MacGuire, fourth-grade scientist. Until his best friend moved away, to be replaced by an un-best friend. Pirate GirlBook Review - Apr 12, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Captain Firebeard and his pirates kidnap Molly from her tiny sailboat. But they don't know her secret. Planet Saturday Comics, Volume 1Book Review - Feb 26, 2009 - By R.J. Carter The adult character might very easily be viewed as the man Bill Watterson's Calvin might have grown up to become. Please Say Please!Book Review - Jan 1, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A penguin's guide to manners is a charming etiquette instructional aid for young children. PoisonBook Review - Aug 11, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When Poison sets out to rescue her sister Azalea from the Phaerie Lord, she has no idea she's stepping into the starring role of a story. Pope John Paul II: Young Man of the ChurchBook Review - Apr 2, 2006 - By Paul Schultz This book geared for children ages 8-12 fictionally details the early life in Poland of Karol Józef Wojtyla, who would become Pope John Paul II. Portrait of a Spy Book Review - May 23, 2012 - By Jeff Ritter Daniel Silva's spy hero Gabriel Allon returns in a fast-paced tale that reads like a summer blockbuster. PremonitionsBook Review - May 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Teenaged Grace uses her psychic visions to search for her missing friend. But her powers aren't enough to protect her in this compelling novel from Jude Watson. PrettiesBook Review - Sep 19, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Tally Youngblood returns in this frenetically-paced adventure set in Scott Westerfeld's sinister Utopia. Pretty EvilBook Review - Oct 31, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Ethnic fiction is a tricky business, but freshman author Lexi Davis dives straight in with this horror / comedy / romance novel. The Princess KnightBook Review - Nov 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter When Violetta's father, King Wilfred, offers her up as the prize in a tournament, Violetta takes drastic measures to secure her independence. Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D'UrbervillesBook Review - Apr 20, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Readers are invited to take a peek into the life of the player on the other side of the Sherlock Holmes universe. The Protean Explosion - (The Last Witness, Book 2)Book Review - Aug 10, 2009 - By R.J. Carter The adventures of Shiloh Wagner -- descended of an alternate timeline Samson -- continue, as the threats to Earth continue to get more dire. Queen BeeBook Review - Aug 25, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Manga shoujo blended with the feel of Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch makes Queen Bee a standout graphic novel for young girls. Quickie Makes the TeamBook Review - Feb 5, 2010 - By Paul Schultz Accompanied by illustrations successfully projecting the enthusiasm of youth, the long-time Green Bay Packers wide receiver delivers a children's story of encouragement to chase your dreams. Quiet!Book Review - Jun 14, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The jungle is a noisy place for a baby lion to try to take a nap. But Papa Lion does his best to silence the racket. Race Day (National Geographic Readers)Book Review - Apr 23, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Gail Tuchman's narrative may be a bit "Dick and Jane" but the likely focus for readers will be on the kaleidoscopic colors of the NASCAR vehicles and drivers that dominate each page. Rainbow Brite Saves ChristmasBook Review - Oct 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Move over, Ernest. It's that colorful princess from the eighties, and it's her turn to rescue the holidays from the gloomy Murky Dismal! Raising AtlantisBook Review - Aug 26, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Greanias does for archaeology what The DaVinci Code did for art. But if you're expecting the usual science vs. religion, one-winner struggle, you may be surprised. RashBook Review - Jun 15, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The future's so bright, Bo's gotta wear shades. And a mouthguard. And kneepads. After all, since the Child Safety Act got passed, one can't be too careful -- or you'll end up doing jail time! Raven Hill Mysteries 1-2Book Review - Sep 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Three Investigators and The Hardy Boys are in good company these days The Ravenmaster's SecretBook Review - Sep 2, 2003 - By R.J. Carter In 18th century England, a young boy finds his loyalties torn between patriotism and friendship. Raven's GateBook Review - Sep 8, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Matthew Freeman avoids juvenile detention by volunteering for a foster position in rural Lesser Malling. But the horror that is to come makes prison seem a picnic. Read All About It!Book Review - Jul 11, 2008 - By Paul Schultz The First Lady and newly-off-the-market daughter fashion a picture book aimed at fostering youthful literacy. Will their celebrity entice children to read all about it? Read and Learn: The Life of JesusBook Review - Sep 20, 2007 - By R.J. Carter There have probably been stories of Jesus Christ tailored for children since AD 37, and Eva Moore's concise Bible-based biography (with gentle illustrations by Duendes del Sur) is but the latest (and certainly not the last). Read and RiseBook Review - Dec 29, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Part of the National Urban League "Read and Rise" program, this book by the Pinkneys drives home the need to read. The Real History of the End of the World: Apocalyptic Predictions from Revelation and Nostradamus to Y2K and 2012Book Review - Mar 25, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Newman explores apocalyptic concepts from tales as old as the Gilgamesh epic, taking the reader on a time-travel experience through Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam. RelentlessBook Review - Jul 4, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Dean Koontz has fun vilifying literary critics and mocking his own hairdo, but in the end his new book lives up to its name. Remote ControlBook Review - Apr 14, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr The continuation of the saga of Agent Six of Hearts is packed with writing so slick it almost slides right off the page, but once again I didn't find myself invested in the characters. Renegade: The Lost Books, Volume 3Book Review - Aug 25, 2009 - By Jeff Ritter The graphic novel version of Ted Dekker's novel is solidly illustrated fantasy with a few plot points that make me wonder if something was last in adaptation. Resident Evil: GenesisBook Review - Aug 2, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The terrifying prequel to "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" by Keith R.A. DeCandido. Resurrected Destiny (The Last Witness, Book 1)Book Review - Apr 21, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Boldly combining science fiction with Christian theology, Gerald Welch's story refrains from preachiness while delivering non-stop page-turning action. Return of the Dark Side (Star Wars: Last of the Jedi #6)Book Review - Oct 20, 2006 - By R.J. Carter There may not be any more "Star Wars" movies coming, but that hasn't stopped the franchise from living on in books -- for better or worse. Return to WonderlandBook Review - Mar 27, 2009 - By R.J. Carter If Return to Wonderland were only a horrific reimagining of the original story, it would be a classic failure. But the creators pull things together by taking things a step beyond... RevealersBook Review - Sep 2, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Amanda Marrone does for teenaged witches what Stephanie Meyer has done for vampires. Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the WorldBook Review - Apr 29, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Where other conservative nonfiction comes across as didactic, polemic, pedantic -- and sometimes all three -- Righteous Indignation succeeds in its accessibility, educating without losing the reader in a labyrinthe of philosophical babble or tenuous connect-the-dots historical paths. Rise of the Heroes (Hero.com)Book Review - Jul 20, 2009 - By Jeff Ritter A young adult superhero novel that gets a little tangled up in it's cape...or lack thereof. The RoarBook Review - Jul 14, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Emma Clayton's book feels more like a blockbuster movie than a novel. It's heavy on chase scenes and explosions, but lacking in exposition and character development. Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border (Bone #5)Book Review - Apr 30, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Juxtaposing simple cartoony figures against a highly detailed background filled with people, critters, monsters and rat creatures, Smith spins an epic that is comfortably paced and yet a compelling page-turner. Roger Corman: Metaphysics on a ShoestringBook Review - Mar 8, 2007 - By R.J. Carter This may not be the kind of book you'd read cover to cover, but it's definitely the kind you can open up to any particular page and quickly become engrossed in its contents. This one's a real find for the avid film buff or the budding trivia fanatic. Roger's Big AdventureBook Review - Oct 28, 2007 - By Paul Schultz For ages 4-8, this charming tale follows a Bengal tiger cub on a journey to cross the ocean to reunite with his mother back home. Adding to interest are illustrations that are meant to be colored along the way. Room for a Little One: A Christmas TaleBook Review - Nov 13, 2006 - By R.J. Carter If you love the artwork of Thomas Kinkade, then you'll absolutely fall for the illustrative work of Jason Cockcroft in this quiet, peaceful tale of the Nativity, told through the perspective of animals. Rose (Bone Prequel)Book Review - Aug 4, 2009 - By R.J. Carter The tragic story of two very different sisters unfolds in this tale that sets the stage for the Bone series. Ruby In Her Own TimeBook Review - Oct 26, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Ruby was behind in everything--until the day she surpassed everyone. Ruined: A Ghost StoryBook Review - Aug 10, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Paula Morris breathes life into New Orleans with this haunting tale that capitalizes on the city's exotic history and present-day mystique. The Runaway King: Book 2 of the Ascendance TrilogyBook Review - Jan 27, 2013 - By R.J. Carter The sequel to the runaway adventure The False Prince will leave readers breathless with anticipation for the next page. The Runaway PumpkinBook Review - Sep 6, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Look out below! The Baxter children have cut loose a giant pumpkin, and it's rolling down the hill at a breakneck pace! Ruule: Kiss & TellBook Review - Jan 27, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The story of Samson meets "The Big Sleep" in this crime noir graphic novel from Beckett. Sad MonstersBook Review - Sep 26, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Whether you want a chuckle while reading in bed, or just wish to show solidarity with the creature living beneath it, Sad Monsters is an all-encompassing, diverse collection that lays bares the tortured soul (or lack thereof) of all non-humans. Saga of Seven Suns: Veiled AlliancesBook Review - Jan 7, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Kevin J. Anderson's Dune-like saga gets a prequel in this hardcover graphic novel. Sailor Twain, or The Mermaid in the HudsonBook Review - May 6, 2013 - By Raul Burriel A compelling adult fairy tale that doesn't quite pan out. Saints Among the AnimalsBook Review - Dec 30, 2007 - By Paul Schultz These often quirky stories of ten saints, accompanied by charcoal artwork, draw the reader to witness the fruits of harmony between man and beast. The Salem Witch TryoutsBook Review - Aug 28, 2006 - By R.J. Carter There's a thin line between reminescent and derivative. William Asher deserves more than a small check after this overly derivative novel from Kelly McClymer. Sam I AmBook Review - Sep 1, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Rarely, very rarely, a book comes along that is more than just a story. It becomes a Very Important Book... Ilene Cooper has written such a book. Same DifferenceBook Review - May 11, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Friends, romance, Starbucks, and esoteric Dadaist art--summer reading at its finest. The Sandman: Endless NightsBook Review - Oct 3, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Seven tales for seven siblings. Santa ClausBook Review - Dec 4, 2006 - By R.J. Carter This encyclopedia phantasmagorica delves into all aspects of Santa's life and history, with hidden treasures, sealed envelopes, and foldouts. Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #3)Book Review - Jun 12, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Is the new janitor, Mr. Jolly, really Santa Claus? Most of the Bailey Kids seem to think so. Sara's FaceBook Review - Jun 25, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Ultimately, what seems to be intended to be a caustic criticism of image-centric celebrity becomes a big "Who cares?" Sardine in Outer SpaceBook Review - Apr 29, 2006 - By R.J. Carter This graphic novel collection of Guibert and Sfar's spunky heroine will be right up the alley of fans of Captain Underpants and other gross-out comic stories. Sasquatch: Legend Meets ScienceBook Review - Oct 28, 2006 - By R.J. Carter While declaring itself to be an evenhanded, scientific study of the evidence, Meldrum clearly exhibits his bias towards the existence of Bigfoot, lauding the scientists who interpret the evidence toward his conclusion, while almost sneering derisively at those who declare it a hoax. Saucer: The ConquestBook Review - Aug 27, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Rip Cantrell and Charley Pine are back--and so are Uncle Egg and the flying saucer. But will they be enough to save Earth from a madman on the moon? Scandalous Women: The Lives and Loves of History's Most Notorious WomenBook Review - Feb 25, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Behind every historic event is, invariably, a scandalous woman. Scholastic Chilren's EncyclopediaBook Review - Jun 13, 2004 - By R.J. Carter From "Abolition Movement" to "Zoology," this single-volume compendium has a little of just about everything. The Search for the Red Dragon: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 2Book Review - Dec 10, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Peter Pan, the Argonauts, the lost Roanoke colony and Dante's Inferno are just some of the myths all overlayed into a singular epic in this second novel in the thrilling series by James A. Owen. Season of the Witch (The Last Witness, Book Four)Book Review - Apr 13, 2012 - By R.J. Carter The Last Witness continues to grow more exciting and more involved with every addition to the series. The Secret Agents Strike BackBook Review - Feb 9, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Spizman and Johnston excel at delivering fast paced action set against a cityscape so vividly described that it could almost serve as a Fodor's Guide for younger readers. The Secret PrinceBook Review - Jan 17, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Part Once and Future King, part The Dark Crystal, The Secret Prince is still a tale wherein you will find the pages quickly turning and the hours slipping silently away from you as you begin to read. Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders Book 2)Book Review - Jan 21, 2013 - By R.J. Carter The Beyonders saga continues as Jason and Rachel, real world kids thrown into a medieval fantasy world, strive to free the country from a malevolent wizard. Seeing Green (Hannah Montana #8)Book Review - Jan 10, 2008 - By Paul Schultz The eighth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel series centers on Miley's budding romantic interest in fellow student (and fellow celebrity, though he doesn't know it) Jake Ryan. Seeing Redd (The Looking Glass Wars)Book Review - Oct 10, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Author Frank Beddor is back, and badder than ever, with the newest installment of his intriguing reimagination of the Alice in Wonderland mythos. Sentinels: When Strikes the WarlordBook Review - Dec 22, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Van Allen Plexico's superhero novel returns readers to the simpler, more classic storytelling style that superhero epics used to have. The Shadow Dragons: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 4Book Review - Dec 29, 2009 - By R.J. Carter The fourth installment of this literary adventure finds J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Charles Williams joined by Don Quixote de la Mancha and others as they work to fulfill a prophecy and save two worlds from destruction. Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments ReaderBook Review - Feb 18, 2013 - By R.J. Carter If you're a fan of The Mortal Instruments, and you're also someone who fancies yourself an educated reader, then you owe it to yourself to snatch up this collection. Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars: The Fall of the Amazing ZalindasBook Review - Aug 24, 2006 - By R.J. Carter In the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators series comes this new addition to the Sherlock Holmes legend from husband and wife team Tracy Mack and Michael Citrin. Sherlock Holmes: The Breath of GodBook Review - Oct 20, 2011 - By R.J. Carter The game is afoot when a supernatural terror is unleashed on London -- requiring the assistance of Thomas Carnacki. ShiverBook Review - Aug 21, 2009 - By R.J. Carter If you fall on the Jacob side of the Twilight triangle, then Maggie Stiefvater's romantic story of Grace and Sam is where you want to be. Shoo, Fly Guy!Book Review - Aug 23, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Tedd Arnold's hero, Fly Guy, is back for a third adventure. Shutter IslandBook Review - Jul 7, 2004 - By Scott Juba Now in paperback edition, Shutter Island is a brilliant psychological thriller that inspires emotions that few pieces of literature have the power to produce. Shutting Out The Sky: Life In The Tenements of New York 1880-1924Book Review - Jul 7, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Author Deborah Hopkinson provides a compelling and page-turning look at the Big Apple during the height of immigration. Side B: The Music Lover's Comic AnthologyBook Review - Jul 26, 2009 - By R.J. Carter From Poseur Ink comes this curious and eclectic bit of indie comics work from a ton of participants in the field. SidekicksBook Review - May 9, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Can these housepets become a 'legion of super pets' in time to save the day from the evil machinations that threaten the city? Or will the rolled-up newspaper of crime send them home with their tails between their legs? Silhouettes from Popular CultureBook Review - Nov 10, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Olly Moss takes the style of the past and applies it to the icons of the present. The result is pure cool. The Silver SixBook Review - Jun 4, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Phoebe Hemingway is breaking the law -- by being an orphan. Simon's Dream (The Fog Mound, Book 3)Book Review - May 23, 2008 - By R.J. Carter This trilogy of post-apocalyptic anthropomorphic animals comes to a conclusion as Thelonious learns what happens to the humans of old. A Simple BlessingBook Review - Mar 19, 2011 - By R.J. Carter If your personal idea of a blessing involves programs like "The Prayer of Jabez," it would behoove you to balance your teaching and reevaluate your expectations by picking up this book. A Simple GovernmentBook Review - Mar 26, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Mike Huckabee lays out a common sense approach for the return of democracy in America. Sir Thursday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 4)Book Review - Mar 25, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The adventures of Arthur Penhaligon continue in Garth Nix's supernal exploration of the seven deadly sins. Skeleton CreekBook Review - May 25, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Patrick Carman's ghost story is part print, part video, and part internet. It's innovative, groundbreaking, and techno-cool. But enough about the format. What about the story? SkinnedBook Review - Jul 21, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Robin Wasserman returns with a future-set tale that will reinvigorate philosophical debates over existence and spirituality. The Sky InsideBook Review - Apr 29, 2008 - By R.J. Carter The Sky Inside combines the governmental oppression of 1984, the totalitarian consumerism of Jennifer Government, the technological wonderland of Uglies, and tops it all off with a bow taken from "The Truman Show." Slave MastersBook Review - Mar 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Rose Rico recaptured; alien sex slave trade continues to thrive. Slave TradeBook Review - Mar 21, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Rose Rico is a carefree Latina who lives for parties, drugs, and the opportunity to embarrass her highly politically-placed mother. But the world Rose lives in is one that has been in contact with alien species for some years now. The aliens provide the Earthers with advanced technology, asking very little in return. All they want are some humans now and then to serve as sex slaves. Sleeping BeautyBook Review - Dec 31, 2003 - By R.J. Carter You know the story, but you've never seen it told so well or rendered so beautifully. SmileBook Review - Jan 27, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Already slated to get braces, young Raina's self esteem takes a huge hit when an exuberant run turns into a faceplant into the sidewalk, kicking off middle-school drama. Snow BearBook Review - Sep 6, 2003 - By R.J. Carter This tale of a baby polar bear's first exposure to the world is filled with soft-to-touch pictures. Snow Valley Heroes: A Christmas TaleBook Review - Dec 11, 2008 - By R.J. Carter The third installment of Robert J. McCarty's "Planet of the Dogs" series finds Christmas in trouble. Can the gentle ways of the dogs turn the King of the North toward goodness and save the holidays? Spandex: Fast and HardBook Review - Jun 17, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Spandex is not for the easily offended -- whether you're gay, straight, or somewhere else on the spectrum of preference and orientation. SpecialsBook Review - Apr 8, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Author Scott Westerfeld caps off his Uglies trilogy with this rousing action-adventure. The government made Tally Youngblood a Special -- they don't know how special she really is. Spider-Man 3 (Movie Novelization)Book Review - Apr 18, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The action gets ramped up with not one, not two, but (count them) three villains in this summer's Spider-Man 3. Spider-Man: Drowned in ThunderBook Review - Feb 6, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Christopher L. Bennett demonstrates that he has a strong grasp on Spidey canon, delivering a compelling action tale that's also an engrossing character study. If you're a fan of the classic Spider-Man, Drowned in Thunder is definitely something you want on your bookshelf. Spiderwick Chronicles Notebook for Fantastical ObservationsBook Review - May 13, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Do you wish to follow in the footsteps of the brave and daring Grace siblings? Then, future faerie explorer, you shall need a specialized journal, like this one. The Spiderwick Chronicles - Care and Feeding of SpritesBook Review - Dec 30, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi come together once again with this handsome hardcover, just in time for the launching of the International Sprite League. Spirits of the Season (Saranormal, Book 4)Book Review - Oct 15, 2012 - By R.J. Carter As Christmas comes to Stellamar, the spirit-seeing Sara is presented with a ghostly situation more personal than any she's ever encountered. Split SecondBook Review - Aug 30, 2004 - By Scott Juba Split Second's storyline machinery manipulates readers with a complete disregard for their ability to see through its paper-thin plot. Spy X: The CodeBook Review - Jul 18, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Move over Cody Banks--here come Andrew and Evie Wall. StainedBook Review - Sep 6, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When a local boy goes missing, Jocelyn is forced to examine her life and her relationships with the missing teen, her boyfriend Benny, and the priest who stands between them in different ways. Star Trek SCE #4: No SurrenderBook Review - Jun 23, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Four more tales of the crew of the da Vinci as the Starfleet Corps of Engineers tackles ancient computers and political terrorists. Star Trek Signature Edition: The Q ContinuumBook Review - Oct 12, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Of all the entities the NCC-1701D has ever encountered, Q is the most powerful. Isn't he? Star Trek Terok Nor: Day of the VipersBook Review - Mar 21, 2008 - By Jim Pappas The story of how the Bajorans came under Cardassian rule begins with this worthy first in a series Star Trek novel. Star Trek Vanguard: HarbingerBook Review - Aug 8, 2005 - By Jim Pappas A new series of Star Trek adventures begins, and fans should enjoy meeting the new faces, and old friends. Star Trek Voyager: The Farther ShoreBook Review - Jul 21, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The crew is home--but the adventures are far from over as Janeway battles to save the lives of her Borg and holographic crewmembers from Starfleet itself. Star Trek, Vulcan's Soul Book 1: ExodusBook Review - Sep 4, 2005 - By Jim Pappas How Surak convinced the Vulcans to embrace logic, and how the Romulans came to be are the subjects of this new novel. Star Trek: Engines of DestinyBook Review - Mar 3, 2005 - By R.J. Carter A tour de force of Star Trek lore, DeWeese connects the dots between already established Star Trek adventures, lifting the veil to reveal a behind-the-scenes epic. Star Trek: NemesisBook Review - Dec 4, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Reviewing a book several days before the release of the movie it adapts is a difficult task. In fact, without spoiling the plot, it's damned near impossible. So let that serve as your official warning--Here Be Spoilers! Proceed at your own risk. Star Trek: New Frontier: Gods AboveBook Review - Oct 20, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The crew of the Excalibur and Trident find themselves up againt the power of gods--and without a hope in Hel. Star Trek: New Frontier: Missing in ActionBook Review - Feb 17, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the U.S.S. Excalibur are shunted into another universe just as they're about to intervene in a civil war on New Thallon. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds VIBook Review - Aug 13, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Star Trek editors pick the best of fan-fiction in this anthology that expands the boundaries of the Trek universe. Star Trek: Tales from the Captain's TableBook Review - Jul 18, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Somewhere between Brigadoon and Callahan's, there is a very special kind of bar... Star Trek: The Case of the Colonist's CorpseBook Review - Jan 29, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Bob Ingersoll and Tony Isabella deliver up a fresh Star Trek novel in the form of a Perry Mason-like mystery focused on attorney Sam Cogley. Star Trek: Voyager: The Nanotech WarBook Review - Nov 13, 2002 - By R.J. Carter It's a First Contact situation. The Voyager needs repairs, and there's one thing a society dependent on nanotechnology wants: Seven of Nine! Star Wars ABCBook Review - Jun 26, 2010 - By R.J. Carter From Anakin to Zam, this board-book covers it all for your young padawan. Star Wars Clone Wars Character EncyclopediaBook Review - Jun 1, 2010 - By Raul Burriel DK brings us a comprehensive and enlightening companion to Star Wars: the Clone Wars. Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up AdventureBook Review - Dec 8, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Matthew Reinhart creates pop-ups that make your eyes pop out. Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the GalaxyBook Review - Oct 16, 2007 - By R.J. Carter As Star Wars cool-things go, Reinhart's book has got to be the coolest thing since "Return of the Jedi." Star Wars: Darth Vader: A 3-D Reconstruction LogBook Review - Aug 10, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Go behind the mask of the infamous Sith Lord to see how medical droids rebuilt Anakin Skywalker from the ground up. Star Wars: Millennium Falcon YT-1300 - A 3-D Owner's GuideBook Review - Jun 29, 2010 - By R.J. Carter This owner's guide to the Millennium Falcon YT-1300 is marketed as a board book for the very young, but it is, in fact, all kinds of cool, and is something "Star Wars" fans young and old will want to pick up for their collections. Star Wars: Phonics Boxed SetBook Review - Dec 23, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Use the long a, Luke! Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth VaderBook Review - Sep 6, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Ryder Windham presents a chronological history of Darth Vader, from his perspective, through the "Star Wars" films and books. Stella is a StarBook Review - Jun 30, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Bernadette Peters pens this children's fable about a little dog who learns a lesson about being herself. Stick ManBook Review - Jul 25, 2009 - By R.J. Carter A series of mishaps takes Stick Man further and further away from his family tree. Storm the Lightning Fairy (The Weather Fairies #6)Book Review - Dec 17, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Rachel and Kirsty are back for another mini-adventure on their quest to help the Weather Fairies recover their magical feathers from Jack Frost's goblins. Storm ThiefBook Review - Aug 12, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Chris Wooding just gets better with each and every novel. Storm Thief is a multi-layered tale filled with intriguing and imaginative characters who all arrive at the core of the story with competing motivations. But the city of Orokos has secrets that none of them have considered. The StrainBook Review - Oct 28, 2010 - By Carrie Bradshaw The first book in The Strain trilogy promises "riveting action," but takes its time delivering. Stuart Goes To SchoolBook Review - Apr 4, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The first day of school can be a bad day. The first day of school at a new school can be an even worse day. But the first day of school at a new school when you have to wear the clothes your mother put out for you--bright green plaid pants and a blue shirt with little cowboys all over it--is likely to be the very worst day, ever! The Subway MouseBook Review - Apr 8, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Nib lives under a subway platform. But somewhere out there lies a mythical world called Tunnel's End that calls to his adventurous spirit! The Summer PrinceBook Review - Feb 14, 2013 - By R.J. Carter While there is a very little bit of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games feel to some places in the book, overall The Summer Prince is almost like a side chapter that could happen in the universe of Scott Westerfeld's Uglies world. Super Fly GuyBook Review - Mar 1, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Fly Guy and Buzz are back for an all new adventure. SuperheroBook Review - Aug 28, 2005 - By R.J. Carter When parks and playgrounds mysteriously disappear from the city, superhero Maleek and his robot companion go to investigate. Superior Saturday, (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 6)Book Review - Jun 25, 2008 - By R.J. Carter It's been over a year and a half since we last heard from Arthur Penhaligon, Garth Nix's boy hero. The wait has been worth it. Superman - Action Comics Vol. 1: Superman and the Men of Steel (The New 52)Book Review - Aug 1, 2012 - By R.J. Carter The New 52 Superman, at least as presented in Action Comics, is a more relatable, more human superhero. Superman ReturnsBook Review - Jun 4, 2006 - By R.J. Carter If you can get past the idea that the entire story throws out, spits on, and sets fire to the entire Superman mythos, then you have to admit that Wolfman did the best he could in putting lipstick on a pig. Superman: Earth OneBook Review - Oct 26, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Superman: Earth One is going to be a huge hit, giving fans old and new a fresh vision of all the familiar characters, and a unique twist on an American mythology. Superman: Earth One Vol. 2Book Review - Oct 31, 2012 - By R.J. Carter DC Comics continues the Earth One franchise with a Superman still looking to find himself and his purpose. Swamp Thing Vol. 1: Raise Them Bones (The New 52)Book Review - Aug 23, 2012 - By R.J. Carter DC has returned Swamp Thing to his pre-Vertigo horror roots, managing to convey terrible, awful, grotesque things without the need for a Mature Readers label. Sweet Revenge (Hannah Montana #11)Book Review - Jul 15, 2008 - By Paul Schultz Volume number eleven in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show features plots involving payback -- one with Miley as the deliverer, and one that finds her as the recipient. T-Rex Trying...Book Review - Jan 27, 2013 - By R.J. Carter For a slender volume of enormous Cretaceous fun, put this one on your reading list. Recommended for fans of Gary Larson's "The Far Side." Table For OneBook Review - Feb 26, 2004 - By R.J. Carter If Will Eisner were going to do a graphic novel about a night in a restaurant, "Table For One" is the graphic novel he would have done. Tales From ShakespeareBook Review - Dec 30, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A modern rendition of several of the bard's tales makes for a compendium of very readable and very compelling classical literature. Tales from the Midnight Library: Blood and SandBook Review - Aug 29, 2006 - By R.J. Carter That lurid librarian of terrifying tomes, Damien Graves, is back once again, with another trilogy of spine-chilling tales. Tales from the Midnight Library: VoicesBook Review - Aug 31, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Here comes Damien Graves, head librarian of the Midnight Library, with three tales of terror that will have you sleeping with the lights on. The Tales of Beedle the BardBook Review - Dec 19, 2008 - By R.J. Carter J.K. Rowling returns with just enough of that old Potter feeling to take the edge off for those suffering withdrawals -- and benefits a great charity at the same time! Tarzan: The Centennial CelebrationBook Review - Nov 23, 2012 - By Darren Goodhart Believe it or not, but Tarzan's celebrating his 100th birthday this year, and this massive volume celebrates every media that the character has conquered. Tawdry Knickers and Other Unfortunate Ways to Be Remembered: A Saucy and Spirited History of Ninety Notorious NamesakesBook Review - Sep 16, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Tawdry Knickers is an etymological odyssey of outrageous eponyms. Tea for RubyBook Review - Sep 23, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, continues her string of delicately charming children's books with Tea for Ruby, a fun romp through little Ruby's topsy-turvy childhood world that doubles as an instructional guide to good manners. Teach a Donkey to FishBook Review - Dec 23, 2009 - By R.J. Carter When Libby the Donkey hits up Goppy the Elephant for some free cash, Goppy sees an opportunity to help his friend in a way she didn't anticipate. Teen Titans: Brain SwapBook Review - Oct 20, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When the Puppet King captures all the male Teen Titans, it's up to Starfire and Raven to save them. One problem: they're trapped in each other's bodies! The AmazonBook Review - Jun 10, 2010 - By Jeff Ritter Dark Horse Comics presents a fine hardcover collection of a forgotten gem by featuring some of Tim Sale's early work. The Good Neighbors, Book 2: KithBook Review - Feb 23, 2010 - By Jeff Ritter Holly Black and Ted Naifeh return to the world of Rue Silver, a teenager who has enough trouble without having to save her town from her creepy Faerie uncle and his magical minions. The LabBook Review - Jan 25, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr Written by a teenage boy for teenage boys, the action in this spy thriller literally never stops. The Real Grey's AnatomyBook Review - Feb 28, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr What are real surgical residents doing while the cast of Grey's Anatomy are performing solo surgeries and having sex in on-call rooms? ThiefBook Review - Jun 18, 2008 - By R.J. Carter The flowery prose and surreal overtones at time cause this Brian James novel to read like it's a teenager's primer for Pynchon. This Totally Bites (Poison Apple)Book Review - Aug 10, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Is Emma-Rose Paley really turning into a vampire? Those Across the RiverBook Review - Sep 2, 2011 - By R.J. Carter Buehlman doesn't just establish himself as a competitor for the crown of King, but also as a player in the field of such as Hemingway and Fitzgerald. ThresholdBook Review - Sep 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Sara Douglass delivers an engrossing fantasy tale with a heroic female protagonist Tim and Tom: An American Comedy in Black and WhiteBook Review - Nov 11, 2008 - By Erika Whitfield Comedians Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen tell their tumultuous story of being the only black and white comedy team in American history. Time to Say I Love YouBook Review - Mar 19, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Jane Kemp and Clare Walters turn in a delightful picture storybook that follows a day in the life of a mother and her young daughter, each looking for the perfect time to say the perfect thing. The Time Traveler's JournalBook Review - Oct 17, 2007 - By R.J. Carter When Albert Einstein's daughter, Lieserl, became a time traveler, she kept copious notes, which have been summarized in this scrapbook publication. Titanic: Ship of DreamsBook Review - Mar 24, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Here's one I didn't see coming: a pop-up book devoted to one of the greatest tragedies of the twentieth century. Too Loud LilyBook Review - Nov 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Lily does everything LOUD, much to the dismay of her family and friends. But a new teacher might just have a positive outlet for Lily's exuberance. Too Many Leprechauns: Or How That Pot o' Gold Got to the End of the RainbowBook Review - Dec 19, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The day-and-night tap-tap-tapping of leprechaun shoemakers is keeping the town of Dingle from getting any sleep. It's up to sharp-witted Finn O'Finnegan to outsmart the little people and help his townsfolk. Too Many ToysBook Review - Sep 20, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Too many toys? But that's impossible! How can Spencer's mom expect him to pick any to get rid of? Touch the ArtBook Review - Oct 13, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo have paired up to create an absolutely innovative approach to introducing classic artwork to young children. TrackersBook Review - May 13, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr It's a book; It's a movie; It's a big online puzzle. Patrick Carman continues to revolutionize the way that kids read. Travels of Thelonious: The Fog MoundBook Review - May 30, 2006 - By R.J. Carter This anthropomorphic adventure that's part prose, part graphic novel chronicles the adventures of Thelonious Chipmunk in a post-human civilization. The Treasures of WeatherbyBook Review - Feb 21, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Zilpha Keatley Snyder promises in her foreward that this story will be "the big, old house story to end all big, old house stories." Which sets some high expectations from this multiple award winning author. Would that they had been met. Trick-or-Treat, Smell My FeetBook Review - Jul 11, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Two twin witches plan to ruin Halloween for the neighborhood children with a dirty sock potion. Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger Vol. 1: A Stranger Among UsBook Review - May 28, 2013 - By R.J. Carter I'm of two minds of The Phantom Stranger. On one hand, I welcome fleshing out his character, his origins, and getting creative with his story. On the other, I still find that the character is one where just a little goes a long way. Tripping to SomewhereBook Review - Dec 20, 2006 - By R.J. Carter A drug-filled idyll that blends the works of Hunter S. Thompson with Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman, tossing in the myths of Orpheus and Odin, whipped into a froth of teenaged angst and nihilism. Sounds like a road trip to me. The Trouble with Violet (Sister Magic #1)Book Review - May 1, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Sometimes sisters are as alike as two peas in a pod, even if they're a few years apart. Sisters can be like that. But not Mabel and Violet. TruceBook Review - Feb 21, 2010 - By Jeff Ritter An amazing tale of World War I and the day the soldiers on both sides refused to fight. The TruckerBook Review - Dec 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Wesley's toy big rig becomes full-sized and takes him on an over-the-road adventure. True Blue (Hannah Montana #13)Book Review - Oct 3, 2009 - By Paul Schultz This thirteenth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show tests Miley's limits of friendship and humiliation. The Twilight Zone: Walking DistanceBook Review - Sep 12, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Mark Kneece has more than succeeded in adapting The Twilight Zone with reverence, and one hopes that this new lease on life will introduce another generation of readers to Serling's genius. Two Plays For VoicesBook Review - Nov 29, 2002 - By R.J. Carter The radio play is almost a lost art, barely remembered through cassette tape collections of The Shadow or The Life of Reilly sold at Cracker Barrel's or interstate truck stops. Two Plays For Voices will, unfortunately, not resurrect the art. But it's a damned good start. Uglies by Scott WesterfeldBook Review - May 2, 2011 - By R.J. Carter In Tally's world, everyone gets the operation that makes them pretty when they're sixteen. What could possibly be wrong with that? Ulysses Moore: The Door to TimeBook Review - Jan 6, 2006 - By R.J. Carter This first book of a series has a breakneck paced setup, but ends far too soon into the adventure. Undercover Girl #1: SecretsBook Review - Sep 28, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The heroine of Christine Harris's Undercover Girl series greets the reader as a sort of adolescent blending of The Pretender and Alias. Unsettled: The Problem of Loving IsraelBook Review - Jan 21, 2009 - By R.J. Carter While it's far from a college course on Middle Eastern studies, it's an education that's a far sight more than what the average American possesses in regards to Israel and the past and present conflicts that plague the region. The UnspokenBook Review - May 6, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Thomas Fahy's somewhat formulaic teen horror novel scores high with tension, terror and turmoil, but leaves the reader ultimately unfulfilled with a surfeit of unanswered questions. UnWhollyBook Review - Oct 2, 2012 - By R.J. Carter The second book of the Unwind trilogy blows away the first book, and sets things up for an edge-of-your-seat conclusion. UnwindBook Review - Dec 20, 2007 - By R.J. Carter In Neal Shusterman's world, abortion is illegal and abandoned babies are mandatorily protected. But if you're between the ages of 13 through 18, all bets are off! The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus IdentityBook Review - May 10, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Not since Neil Gaiman's use of William Shakespeare and Emperor Norton has there been such a successful use of the comics medium to tell this special sort of tale. Vader's Little PrincessBook Review - Apr 25, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Even formidable Dark Lords of the Sith have a weak spot for their little girls. Valiant: A Modern Tale of FaerieBook Review - Oct 21, 2006 - By R.J. Carter When a young girl runs away into the wilds of New York, she discovers a whole new world of creatures -- faeries -- who live in exile in the modern world of man. Vampirates: Demons of the OceanBook Review - Oct 8, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Well, if pirates are bad, and vampires are worse... Imagination and adventure run wild in this fantastic seafaring tale of two twins, separated at sea: one rescued by pirates, and the other by something far more dangerous! Vampire LovesBook Review - Apr 22, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The creator of the The Little Vampire and The Rabbi's Cat has his stories of a neurotic shy vampire collected in this graphic volume. Violet Makes a Splash (Sister Magic #2)Book Review - Jun 15, 2007 - By R.J. Carter It's hard enough keeping Violet's feet on the ground, but when she magically upgrades the backyard swimming pool, people start to notice. The Virgin Mary in the Light of the Word of GodBook Review - Jul 5, 2011 - By R.J. Carter As a source for research and dissertation, it should be referenced heavily; but as an evangelical tool, it straddles the realm of dry thesis and unapologetic confrontation. The Wandmaker's GuidebookBook Review - Dec 27, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Parents may find the concepts of this book wandering uncomfortably close to the occult in its talk of positive and negative energies, the properties of plants and crystals, and -- certainly not the least of all -- the actual wand, crystals, and feathers enclosed for the would-be apprentice. War is BoringBook Review - Aug 3, 2010 - By R.J. Carter David Axe's graphic novel communicates perhaps more than it set out to, and should find a welcome home in the hands of news junkies and comics enthusiasts everywhere. We the Children (Benjamin Pratt & The Keepers of the School)Book Review - Aug 9, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Benjamin Pratt, middle-schooler at Oakes School, is late for class -- and just in time for mystery and adventure. Werewolves Don't Run for President: Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #49Book Review - Sep 7, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The irrepressible Bailey School Kids are back in a brand new adventure geared to introduce young readers to the political process just in time for this year's elections. What a Trip!Book Review - Sep 19, 2008 - By R.J. Carter When Mel trips over a rock, he falls headfirst into an alternate dimension where everything is pointy. But who's going to believe him? What Are Clouds Made Of? And Other Questions About The World Around UsBook Review - Oct 20, 2008 - By R.J. Carter Kids can sometimes ask the hardest questions about things that grownups take for granted. Get this book before your child exposes your lack of knowledge! What Color Is Your Underwear?Book Review - Dec 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter While your kids are laughing at seeing animals caught in their unmentionables, they'll also learn color matching and rhyming skills. What to Do About Alice?Book Review - May 8, 2008 - By R.J. Carter In an age where most grade school students cannot name more than a handful of U.S. presidents (let alone the current one), it seems unlikely that any would remember a president's child, nor show any interest in learning about one. If that's the case, then more's the pity, because Alice Roosevelt, the wild-child daughter of Rough Rider Teddy Roosevelt, is quite the character worth learning about. When an Elephant Comes to SchoolBook Review - Jul 11, 2005 - By R.J. Carter What do you do on a little elephant's first day of school? When Honey the Tiger FlewBook Review - Feb 4, 2012 - By R.J. Carter It's infrequent that a book is about far more than the book. When Honey the Tiger Flew is paragon of this unique subset. When Santa Fell to EarthBook Review - Dec 3, 2006 - By R.J. Carter In early December, a caravan pulled by a single reindeer named Twinklestar ran into a thunderstorm. The lightning frightened the reindeer, who ran off, leaving the caravan wagon to tumble through the sky and land with a crash on the neighborhood of Misty Close. Where the Mild Things Are: A Very Meek ParodyBook Review - Oct 16, 2009 - By R.J. Carter When Mog leaves his island of monsters to live with some mild humans, opportunity for parody abounds. Wherever Nina LiesBook Review - Jun 10, 2009 - By Paulette Suhr Lynn Weingarten's debut novel is a fast-paced mystery that will keep you reading until you're breathless. Where's My Sock?Book Review - Jan 5, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Colorful footwear exists in abundance between these pages -- but can Pippin and Tog find the one sock they're hunting for? Who Needs A Superhero?Book Review - Dec 28, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Finding virtue, vice, and what's holy in the comics. Who's That Snoring?: A Pull-the-Tab Bedtime BookBook Review - Jan 18, 2010 - By R.J. Carter As the barnyard animals try to sleep, the sound of someone snoring loudly awakens them. Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent?Book Review - Jun 11, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Yeah, why does Batman carry that? (and other comics trivia and oddities). The Wicked History of the WorldBook Review - Aug 31, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Historical it may be, but separating the history from the snarky editorializing of the author leaves this reviewer with a bad taste in his mouth. Wild Stars: The Book Of CirclesBook Review - Jan 25, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Science Fiction with ghosts, ancient Native Americans, druglords, sharks--and the search for New Atlantis. The Will of the EmpressBook Review - Oct 16, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The mages are reunited -- but can they rebuild the bonds they had in their youth before the Empress of Namorn ensnares them all? Win or Lose (Hannah Montana #12)Book Review - Aug 6, 2008 - By Paul Schultz This twelfth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show finds Miley utilizing her celebrity counterpart to triumph in the face of adversity. WitchBook Review - Jul 5, 2011 - By R.J. Carter In a market of ever-escalating prices for ever-shrinking stories, Kickstart Comics is doing the unheard of: they're releasing full-length, densely-packed graphic novels for nearly the same cost as your average unfollowable or too-quickly-wrapped monthly comic book. With My Rifle by My Side: A Second Amendment LessonBook Review - Jul 26, 2010 - By R.J. Carter Told in rhyme from the perspective of a young hunting enthusiast, author Kimberly Jo Simac quickly diverts toward homily-centric verse about God and country and family, leaving very little in the core of the book about gun use, gun safety, and the right to bear arms. The Woad To Wuin: Sir Apropos of Nothing, Book TwoBook Review - Aug 21, 2002 - By R.J. Carter He's a rogue, a scoundrel, a rotter, and an all-around not-nice person. And he's the hero of the book! The Wolving TimeBook Review - Aug 12, 2003 - By R.J. Carter In 16th century France, a young shepherd boy from a family of werewolves must hide from those who would destroy him in the name of their morality. The World In ShadowBook Review - Sep 12, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Theodore Beale gives the spiritual a physical presence in his teen series, Eternal Warriors. The demons are real. The angels are real. And the world is real as well. The World of the Hunger GamesBook Review - Mar 25, 2012 - By R.J. Carter Coinciding with the release of the film, The World of the Hunger Games combines dazzling photographs with quotes of dialogue and a sort of "junior novelization." X-Men 2 (Movie Adaptation)Book Review - Mar 29, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The plot of the story is a superhero adventure, but the themes are far weightier than that, and astute readers will be left thinking. During the late eighties and early nineties, the parallels were clearly drawn between the anti-mutant hysteria in X-Men and the real-life issues of racism and assaults on gays. It's a new decade now, and America faces a new problem, but one that still creates the same old "us" and "them" divisions: terrorism. The Year the Gypsies CameBook Review - Mar 9, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Set in 1960s South Africa, where apartheid still held sway, Emily lives with her 15-year-old perfect sister and her parents: an unsatisfied mother who's too busy with her appearances and her affair with her tennis instructor, and a father who's too wrapped up in his chocolate business to notice there's anything amiss. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-First Annual CollectionBook Review - Jul 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter It's been a very good year for science fiction short stories. You can read the cream of the crop in this 665 page compendium. Year's Best SF14Book Review - Jul 16, 2009 - By R.J. Carter Although this collection may present a rather dystopic vision of the future, they don't call these things the "Year's Best SF" for nothing! Yesterday Again (Archvillain Book 3)Book Review - Jan 10, 2013 - By R.J. Carter Yesterday Again is one of the best time-travel stories out there. YouBook Review - Aug 23, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr This is a story about you, and how the seemingly random decisions you make can bring about your ultimate destruction. Warning: You'll love it, but you might not like it. You Can Run But You Can't HideBook Review - Aug 29, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The life story of Dog the Bounty Hunter is told in detail in this autobiography from Hyperion books. The Young Man and the SeaBook Review - Nov 19, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Skiff Beaman battles outrageous odds to fix the family fishing boat and save his father from lethargy. Zombies! An Illustrated History of the UndeadBook Review - Apr 5, 2011 - By R.J. Carter A loving shamble through the history of one of horror's most misunderstood creatures. ADVERTISEMENT CONTESTS CD Giveaway - Rebecca Moreland, "Far From Heaven" Ends Jul 8, 2013 Rebecca Moreland showcases her powerful voice and soulful presence on these five songs. CD Giveaway - "The Freewheelin' Dan Miraldi" EP Ends Jul 1, 2013 This special collection showcases his more acoustic side, but it's still an appropriate title for this energetic set. Digital Music Giveaway - JT Spangler, "What's a Little Heartbreak" Ends Jun 25, 2013 It's soul on a pop framework for the Hammond, Louisiana native's debut album. Mini-Poster Giveaway: World War Z Ends Jun 21, 2013 Enter for your chance to win a promotional one-sheet from this impending zombie apocalypse film. 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