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Curiosity House written by Lauren Oliver with illustrations by H. C. Chester
Ages 8-12

A sensational new series that combines the unparalleled storytelling gifts of New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver with the rich knowledge of relics collector H.C. Chester.

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Jacky Ha-Ha

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Jared William Bowers

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Jared William Bowers

Told from Jacky’s perspective, JACKY HA-HA, written by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, is presented as a memoir of sorts. The story unfolds as a letter to her (read: Jacky’s) daughters, (a majority of the book itself takes place in the early/mid-90’s, so it is told in the past tense --- sort of), on the eve of an acceptance speech that now-adult Jacky is giving at the Oscars. Read More

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With her irresistible urge to tell a joke in every situation --- even when she really, really shouldn't --- 12-year-old Jacky Ha-Ha loves to make people laugh. And cracking wise helps distract her from thinking about not-so-funny things in her life, like her mom serving in a dangerous, faraway war, and a dad who's hardly ever home. But no matter how much fun Jacky has, she can't seem to escape her worries. So one starlit night, she makes a promise to keep her family together...even if she has to give up the one thing that makes her happy. But can she stop being Jacky Ha-Ha, if that's who she really is?

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With her irresistible urge to tell a joke in every situation --- even when she really, really shouldn't --- 12-year-old Jacky Ha-Ha loves to make people laugh. And cracking wise helps distract her from thinking about not-so-funny things in her life, like her mom serving in a dangerous, faraway war, and a dad who's hardly ever home. But no matter how much fun Jacky has, she can't seem to escape her worries. So one starlit night, she makes a promise to keep her family together...even if she has to give up the one thing that makes her happy. But can she stop being Jacky Ha-Ha, if that's who she really is?

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James Patterson introduces his hilarious new heroine, JACKY HA-HA, a class clown who makes people laugh with her so they can't laugh at her.

With her irresistible urge to tell a joke in every situation --- even when she really, really shouldn't --- 12-year-old Jacky Ha-Ha loves to make people laugh. And cracking wise helps distract her from thinking about not-so-funny things in her life, like her mom serving in a dangerous, faraway war, and a dad who's hardly ever home.

But no matter how much fun Jacky has, she can't seem to escape her worries. So one starlit night, she makes a promise to keep her family together...even if she has to give up the one thing that makes her happy. But can she stop being Jacky Ha-Ha, if that's who she really is?

Jared William Bowers

Reviewer

Proud husband and father, editor by trade, contributing writer at CincyMusic.com, working full-time social media/content coordinator for Jungle Jim's International Market, amateur photographer, total geek.

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You Got This!

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You Got This!

Links to http://www.teenreads.com/features/feature-and-contest/you-got-this-unleash-your-awesomeness-find-your-path-and-change-your-wo#contest.

Teen Board Question - April 2016

Spring is finally here and we at Teenreads are feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to tackle our overwhelming TBRs. Looking at our lists and piles, however, had us thinking about every bibliophile's worst nightmare: the dreaded reading slump. We know even the most dedicated readers can fall into a rut, so we asked our Teen Board Members about their most recent reading slumps and how they pulled themselves out of them. Check out their answers and advice below!

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Kurt Vonnegut

Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why.

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Kurt Vonnegut

April 2016

April's roundup of History titles includes Nathalia Holt's RISE OF THE ROCKET GIRLS, the riveting true story of an elite group of young women who, with only pencil, paper and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American satellites, and made the exploration of the solar system possible; THE NATURALIST, Darrin Lunde's captivating new account of how Theodore Roosevelt’s lifelong passion for the natural world set the stage for America’s wildlife conservation movement and determined his legacy as a founding father of today’s museum naturalism; BRILLIANT BEACONS, an epic history from Eric Jay Dolin that traces the evolution of America's lighthouse system from its earliest days, highlighting the political, military and technological battles fought to illuminate the nation's hardscrabble coastlines; and TEXAS RANGER by John Boessenecker, the first biography to tell the full story of Frank Hamer, the lawman who killed Bonnie and Clyde.

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2016 Spring Baseball Titles: John McGraw, Babe Ruth and the '86 Mets

What hath MONEYBALL wrought?

Since 2003, when Michael Lewis published his seminal account of the Oakland Athletics’ embrace of advanced statistical analysis over “gut feeling” in putting a pennant-contending team together, several authors have sought to capitalize on the concept. Recent books consider the efforts of the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals to incorporate that strategy.

Two new titles, set almost 100 years ago, deal with events and concepts that had similar repercussions back in the day, without all the math.

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