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Imagine youdiscovered J.K. Rowling beforeeveryone knew who she was. Or Stephenie Meyer.Or Suzanne Collins. Here are 20 debutauthors that we thinkdeserve yourattention. Somedayyou’ll be able to say “I remember when....”

THE CLOCKWORK THREEby Matthew Kirby

Read it if you like Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Alone, Giuseppe, Frederick, and Hannahface lives with little hope. But when theylearn to work together to seek a treasure thatwill make their fondest wishes come true,

they unleash extraordinary power leading to great rewards, bothtangible and intangible. A rich blend of fantasy, steampunk, andurban adventure. Ages 8-12. (978-0545203371)

Scholastic $17.99

THE FAMILIARS by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson

Read it if you like Fantasy/Magic

A blue jay, a tree frog, and an alley cat arethe reluctant heroes of this spellbindingfantasy which is a cross between the questof The Incredible Journey, the magic of

Harry Potter and the animal charm of Charlotte’sWeb. Readers will wait impatiently for the next two books in thetrilogy. Ages 8-12. (978-0061961083)

HarperCollins $16.99

THE SIXTY-EIGHT ROOMSby Marianne MaloneRead it if you like Fantasy/Magic

Housed in the Children’s Galleries of theChicago Art Institute are a collection of 68exquisitely crafted miniature rooms. Whatif you held a secret key that would allowyou to enter? You would be able to shrink

to their size and explore their secretmysteries. And what if you found someone had already been andleft something behind? Great for lovers of the The Doll People orthe The Littles. Ages 8-12. (978-0375857102)

Random House $16.99

WALLS WITHIN WALLSby Maureen Sherry, illustrated by Adam Stower

Read it if you like Mystery/Adventure

This has all the makings of a modernclassic: three clever, adventurouschildren, a quirky old woman, a missingperson, and a hidden treasure, all setagainst the background of New York City’s

grand old historical architecture. This richly plotted book willdelight fans of Blue Balliett’s Calder Game and Trenton LeeStewart’s Mysterious Benedict Society. A wonderful family read-aloud. Ages 8-12. (978-0061767005)

HarperCollins $16.99

BECAUSE OF MR. TERUPT by Rob Buyea

Read it if you like Realistic Fiction

Seven students tell in their own voices abouttheir new, amazing, and at times puzzlingteacher, Mr. Terupt. Even the class bully, theprankster, and the boy who hates schoolbegin to like fifth grade until one snowy

winter day when everything changes. The story flows beautifullyfrom voice to voice and every child will find a character with whomthey can identify. Ages 9-12. (978-0385738828)

Random House $16.99

MOON OVER MANIFESTby Clare VanderpoolRead it if you likeHistorical Fiction/Mystery

Abeline Tucker is a spunky girl whose life ischanging. She had a life she loved and now

she must adjust to new friendships and new feelings. The author’swords are gems, pulling the reader into the mysteries to be foundin the sleepy—or is it?—town of Manifest, Kansas. Greathistorical fiction that shows the past in a way that catches areader’s attention. Ages 9-12. (978-0385738835)

Delacorte $16.99

TORTILLA SUNby Jennifer CervantesRead it if you like Magical Realism

A surprise trip to Nana’s finds Izzy spendingthe summer in a magical Latino village nearAlbuquerque. Amid family and warmheartedfriends in this delightful place she finally

discovers her own long-lost story and finds a home. The warmthand affection of this sweet story linger long after the last page isturned. Ages 9-12. (978-0811870153)

Chronicle Books $16.99

THE RED UMBRELLAby Christina Diaz Gonzalez Read it if you like Historical Fiction

As Castro clamps down on Cuba, terror thatshould be in the realm of dystopian fantasyis happening in real life, and 14-year-oldLucia’s parents are forced to send her to theU.S. in order to keep her safe. A coming-of-

age story that is in turns suspenseful, alarming, heartwarming,and funny—you’ll want to take this journey with the Alvarezfamily. Ages 10-12. (978-0375861901)

Knopf $16.99

WHAT MOMMA LEFT MEby Renée Watson

Read it if you like Realistic Fiction

After her mother’s tragic death, Serenity hasto start over with a new home, new school,and new friends. As she tries to keep herbrother (and herself) on the right path,Serenity learns about secrets and lies, the

meaning of family, the power of language, and her own strength inthis beautifully written debut. Ages 10-14. (978-1599904467)

Bloomsbury $16.99

ZORA AND MEby Victoria Bond and TR Simon

Read it if you like Mystery or Historical Fiction Adventures

The swamp-green, watery light of magicalrealism suffuses this unforgettable tale ofa young Zora Neale Hurston and her twobest friends during a pivotal summer in

their lives. Crocodile men, sorrowful transient musicians, and theugliness of racism provide powerful counterpoints to the brightadventures of childhood. A gorgeously written coming-of-agestory. Ages 10-14. (978-0763643003)

Candlewick Press $16.99

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BEFORE I FALLby Lauren Oliver

Read it if you like Realistic Fiction with a paranormal twist

A beautifully constructed tale of one day—her verylast—in the life of Samantha Kingston. As Samantharelives this last day over seven times, each day seeing

her world and those in it a bit more clearly, she makes different choices thatchange forever both who she is and the destiny of those she loves.

Fast-paced, surprising, and heartbreaking, this is a book you won’t forget.Ages 12+. (978-0061726804) HarperCollins $17.99

DARK LIFE by Kat FallsRead it if you like Dystopian Fantasy

A dystopian novel set in an apocalyptic future where rising oceanshave swallowed up entire regions and people have become under-water pioneers. Fifteen-year-old Ty’s life is fine until Gemma, aTopsider with a secret, goes sub-sea and changes everything. Arousing adventure in an exotic setting that’s a must-read foranyone who loves sci-fi. Ages 12+. (978-0545178143)

Scholastic $16.99

SPIES OF MISSISSIPPI: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movementby Rick Bowers

Read it if you like Nonfiction and History

An unflinching look at Mississippi’s violent spy network that workedcovertly to undermine the Civil Rights movement that’s full ofimmersive primary source-material. A chilling historical message

with present-day implications—this is essential reading for all interested in civil rights,free speech, and the resonance with today’s headlines. Ages 12+. (978-1426305955)

National Geographic $16.95

THE UNIDENTIFIEDby Rae MarizRead it if you like Dystopian Fantasy

A charter school subsidized by corporations offers a mall-like“educational” setting where high-school students—constantlymonitored by cameras—play virtual games and engage in socialnetworking to earn points and gain status. Trend-spotters enjoycorporate endorsements, while misfits and non-consumers are

dropped. 15-year-old Kid, at first into the system, gets involved with a group ofkids resisting the norm. A fast-paced (and distressingly plausible) dystopian

novel. Ages 12+. (978-0061802089)

Balzer+Bray/HarperTeen $16.99

WOLVES, BOYS, & OTHERTHINGS THAT MIGHTKILLMEby Kristen Chandler

Read it if you like Realistic Fiction

Kristen Chandler offers up a humorous and sincere novel about wolves (real ones),first love, fathers, and daughters. KJ Carson

starts out just wanting to impress a new boy whenthey team up to work on a newspaper column

about wolves in Yellowstone Park. Herencounter with a wolf leads her into a

much deeper look at what is goingon in life around her. Ages 12+.

(978-0670011421)

Viking $17.99

SPLITby Swati Avasthi

Read it if you like Realistic Fiction

Sixteen-year-old Jace leaves home to track down his brotherChristian, whom he hasn’t seen in 5 years. Both boys are thevictims of abuse by their father, a Chicago judge, and both havesecrets and scars they can no longer bear alone. Avasthi has

created believable characters, each fully dimensional,perfect dialogue, and a gripping plot, making this apowerful and important debut. Ages 13+. (978-0375863400)

Knopf $16.99

THE FREAKOBSERVERby BlytheWoolstonRead it if you likeRealistic Fiction

A lovely, spare youngadult novel about 16-year-old Loa, who issearching for meaning and a way through her pain asshe comes to terms with her sister’s death. At turns harrowing and funny, The FreakObserver is one of the freshest and most powerful, evocative YA books we’ve read ina long time. Ages 14+. (978-0761362128)

Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing $16.95

HOLD ME CLOSER, NECROMANCERby Lish McBrideRead it if you like Fantasy and Paranormal

Sam is underwhelmed with his life until a harmless prank draws the attention of an evil and powerful necromancer. Whatsets this paranormal novel apart is the thoughtful and sensitiveportrayal of the various relationships between the characters. Ofcourse there’s also magic, kidnapping, skateboard-fu, and the

most charming talking head you’re likely to encounter. Hilarious and dark. Ages 14+.(978-0805090987)

Henry Holt $16.99

THE SKY IS EVERYWHEREby Jandy Nelson

Read it if you like Realistic Fiction

When Lennie’s beloved, outgoing older sister dies unexpectedly,she must overcome her grief, step out of her sister’s shadow,and claim her own life. The words fit together to create layers ofmeaning and images so real you can almost touch them. Abeautiful, poetic novel about loss and love and characters so

vivid they practically jump off the page. Ages 14+. (978-0803734951)

Dial Books $17.99

THE MOCKINGBIRDSby Daisy Whitney

Read it if you like Realistic Fiction

Themis Academy cares more about protecting its prestigiousname than it does its students. When junior Alex realizes shemay have been the victim of date rape, she must decidewhether or not to stand up for herself and enlist the aid of avigilante group that seeks justice. A poignantly realistic,gripping page-turner that refreshingly shows a group of smart,

ethical teens, willing to take a stand. Ages 15+. (978-0316090537)

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ($16.99)

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ABOUTNEWVOICESThese books arechosen by a committee of independent children’sbooksellers from around thecountry. These 20 titles came frommore than sixty submissions from a widerange of publishers.

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