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March 2013

New in Paperback

March 2013

March's roundup of New in Paperback includes Frank Cottrell Boyce's CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG FLIES AGAIN in which the Tooting don't know what they've gotten themselves into when they find an old engine who wants it's bodywork back; Carl Hiaasen's CHOMP, which is another hit mystery that dives into the world of reality television; and THE INCORRIGIBLE CHILDREN OF ASHTON PLACE, Book III: THE UNSEEN GUEST by Maryrose Wood and illustrated by Jon Klassen, in which the Ashtons, the children and Penelope take up residence in London while Ashton Place is being restored.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again by Frank Cottrell Boyce - Fiction
Jackie Robinson: American Hero by Sharon Robinson - Sports
Rex Zero and the End of the World by Tim Wynne-Jones - Fiction
Dangerous Waters: An Adventure on the Titanic by Gregory Mone - Fiction
The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis - Historical Fiction, Children's

 

In 1936, the country desperately struggles through the Depression. However, 12-year-old Deza is relatively happy; she has her best friend, her treasured books, her beloved school, and her amazing family. But then her father leaves to look for work, and despite his promises, the family doesn’t hear from him for months. Then her mother loses her job as well. With no other options, the family packs up their few belongings and begin a dangerous journey in search for Deza’s dad.

Chomp by Carl Hiaasen - Mystery

 

In three previous mysteries --- HOOT, FLUSH and SCAT --- Carl Hiaasen has offered young readers entertaining comic mysteries that combine environmental concerns and social issues with plenty of wacky laughs. Now, in CHOMP, he extends his winning streak with a funny novel that dives into the world of reality television.

Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen by Donna Gephart - Fiction
Gladiator: Fight for Freedom by Simon Scarrow - Fiction
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book III: The Unseen Guest by Maryrose Wood - Mystery