Penguin Young Readers Group has a great lineup for Fall 2009! We’re looking forward to seeing awesome series continue, new titles from favorite authors, and some fantastic debuts. Check it out:
Arch Enemy: The Looking Glass Wars, Book Three, Frank Beddor – October 2009: As SEEING REDD ended, King Arch had been successful in sapping Wonderland – including Alyss and Redd – of Imagination. Now the two enemy queens are forced to come together in an attempt to reclaim Wonderland and their imaginative powers. Hatter M is AWOL as he escorts his daughter, Molly, to our world, leaving her in the care of Charles Dodgson (aka Lewis Carroll). It appears that the caterpillar oracles are in cahoots with Arch, but we learn they are manipulating him to save the Heart Crystal, also know as ‘Everqueen”–the source of imaginative power. How far will Alyss regain her power?
Al Capone Shines My Shoes, Gennifer Choldenko – September 2009: It’s 1935. Moose Flanagan lives on Alcatraz with his family, the other families of the guards, and a few hundred hit men, con men, murderers and bank robbers. And one of the cons has just done him a big favor. As the book begins, Moose discovers a new note; it says: 
Your turn. Is it really from Capone? What does it mean? Moose can’t risk anything that might get his dad fired, but how can he ignore Al Capone?
Dying Breath: A Forensic Mystery, Alane Ferguson – October 2009: Cameryn had thought she was in love with him. He was smart, strong, and would do anything for her – even kill. Kyle O’Neil disappeared after his first attempt on Cameryn’s life at the end of The Angel of Death. Now he’s back for his second try. And while everyone is trying to keep Cameryn safe, only she knows that it’s up to her to keep Kyle from killing again – and again. It’s Ferguson’s most gripping Forensic Mystery yet!
After, Amy Efaw – August 2009: Before That Morning, these were the words most people used to describe straight A student and star soccer player Devon Davenport: responsible, hard-working, mature. But all that changes when police find Devon home sick from school while they investigate the case of an abandoned baby. Soon the connection is made – 
Devon has just given birth; the baby in the trash is hers. After That Morning, there’s only one way to describe Devon: attempted murderer. Through airtight writing and fast-paced, gripping storytelling, Efaw takes the reader on Devon’s unforgettable journey toward clarity, acceptance, and redemption.
Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel, Richelle Mead – August 2009: How far will Rose go to keep her promise? The recent attack at St. Vladimir’s Academy was the deadliest ever, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers, and guardians alike. Even worse, Dimitri was taken. Now Ros
e must abandon her best friend Lissa and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago.
Skippyjon Jones Lost in Space, Judy Schachner – September 2009: Buckle up amigos – everyone’s favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. Skippy knows that the planet Mars is red because it’s covered in spicy red pepper. To prove it, he’s off on a space jaunt replete wit craters, crazies, and creatures from Mars.
Fire: Graceling Prequel, Kristin Cashore – October 2009: Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. You don’t need to have read Graceling to love Fire. But if you haven’t, you’ll be dying to read the next.
More great books we can’t wait to receive:
- Million-Dollar Throw, Mike Lupica – Nov. 2009:Easily Lupica’s most heartwarming sports novel, where football fan Nate Brodie has a chance to throw a pass through a target at a Patriots game for one million dollars.
- Z. Rex, Steve Cole – Sept. 2009: Cole has created an absurdly gripping and kid-friendly thriller that will capture imaginations. If Jurassic Park were to meet Alex Rider
, the result would be this irresistible new novel. - The Case of the Missing Sheep, Mircea Catusanu – Sept. 2009: A kooky, creatively illustrated picture book with a surprise ending to get kids giggling and counting.
- Dreamdark: Silksinger, Laini Taylor – Sept. 2009: One faerie, the last of her clan, must fight to complete her sacred duty.
- Acorns Everywhere!, Kevin Sherry – Sept. 2009: When an acorn hits this orange squirrel on the head, he gets to work! With hilarious manic energy, it’s Gather! Dig! Bury! and lots of colorful fun!
- An Off Year,Claire Zulkey – Sept. 2009:“For students and families tangled in the complex and often stressful process of transitioning from high school to college, Zulkey’s novel provides comfort and advice, with a healthy does of humor.” Elizabeth McArdle, College Advising Dean
- The Cupcake Queen, Heather Hepler – Sept. 2009: A sweet novel about love, creativity, and accepting life’s unexpected turns.
- Hold Still, Nina LaCour – October 2009: An arresting debut novel about starting over after a friend’s suicide.
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