Redbery Books

"Devon, a competitive athlete and top-scoring student, finds herself imprisoned for attempting to murder her newborn child.  Piece by piece, she revisits the events leading up to what felt like an impossible crime to avoid.  Amy Efaw's story makes for compelling material for difficult discussions about moral accountability." - Kellie Brownell, A Whale of a Tail, Irvine, CA

"Five children who are stolen from their homes (and made to forget it) are raised to teenagers by a tall blonde woman calling herself their governess.  She bestows special gifts upon them, magically amplifying what seem to be their natural abilities but, in truth, preying on their greatest weaknesses and insecurities.  A fast-paced, suspensful novel." - Elizabeth Bluemle, Flying Pig Books, Shelburnes, VT

"We've been waiting anxiously for the latest in the Vampire Academy series.  Richelle Mead does a great job with these books, which are all lots of fun." - Diana Portwood, Bob's Beach Reads, Lincoln City, OR

"Candor is the perfect town.  Perfectly designed and perfectly maintained.  And as long as everyone listens to their music it will stay that way.  This is a powerful and engrossing tale of one man's obsession with perfection and his son's attempt to redefine it." - Kat Goddard, The Bookloft, Great Barrington, MA

"Katrina must keep her grandmother's unique coffeehouse in business, and figure out why an angel wants to give her what she most desires just for being kind to him.  A perfect coming-of-age story about a strong girl trying to find her way in life." - Jessica Palacios, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA

"A young girl is raised in an orphanage, but she discovers the truth that will rock her world.  This is a lovely fantasy story for every teenage girl who loves creatures of the sea." - Ellen Perry, Browsing Bison Books, Deer Lodge, MT

"A beautiful and timeless coming-of-age story that, while set in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, emphasizes the causalities of all modern wars -- the men and women who are sent to fight, the families left behind, and the people who choose to protest.  This is a wonderful story young adults and parents alike." - Kelly Estep, Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville, KY

"Libba Bray's narrative of teh surreal adventures of 16-year-old Cameron, recently diagnosed with mad cow disease, will take you everywhere -- from his pain-ridden hospital bed, to a happiness cult, to the Party House in Florida.  Going Bovine is a great read for anyone ready for an adventure." - Cassie Denton, Bookshelf at Hooligan Rocks, Truckee, CA

"Wow!  The 13-year-old Monster Freak that I once was would have loved this story of a monster-hunting doctor and his apprentice.  Yancey has created a terrific, original monster in a story that is not for the squeamish!" - Doug Thornsjo, Colby College Bookstore, Waterville, ME

"Marcus Jordan loves football. Practicing his passes in the park, he meets ex-NFL player Charlie Popovich and the two begin an unlikely friendship based on grueling football drills and childish pranks. Before long, Marcus realizes that Charlie doesn't just act like a teenager -- he thinks he still is one and that Marcus is his old friend Mac. Alzheimer's disease, possibly brought on by the multiple head injuries he suffered as a football player, has disrupted Charlie's memory. Korman has created believable characters and a powerful story." - Kat Goddard, The Bookloft, Great Barrington, MA

"Patricia McCormick reminds us that the war in Iraq is not only about terrorists killing and being killed. The war is also about civilians who may be as deadly as the insurgents, or who might be as innocent as they look. These are the tough choices facing Private Matt Duffy. This book teaches us, young a old alike, just how complicated war is." - Karen Briggs, Great Northern Books and Hobbies, Oscoda, MI

"Some words to describe Dara might be 'robust,' 'voluptuous,' and 'Rubenesque.' These would be the kind words. Words to describe her family might be 'controlling,' 'demanding,' or 'unsympathetic.' But there is more to these characters than just those labels. I enjoyed this book for its honesty and the gradual self-awareness that Dara experiences." - Liesl Freudenstein, The Boulder Book Store, Boulder, CO

"Set during the reign of Elizabeth I, this is the story of Kat, a willful redheaded beauty in search of her true identity. Full of mystery, court intrigue, and romance, this is one of the best YA historical novels I've read in a long while!" - Hallie Wilkins, Anderson's Bookshop, Naperville, IL