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Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur
Synopsis: The Arthurian legend springs to life in another powerhouse graphic novel from the creators of OUTLAW: THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD.

Arthur Pendragon was raised in obscurity, but fate will not leave him to the shadows. In a moment of desperate need, he draws a legendary sword from its stonebed and commences the life he was born to lead. A series of adventures sparked by the elusive wizard Merlin launches Arthur through love and betrayal, domination and defeat, and toward the prophesied end awaiting him. Merging a faithful retelling with dynamic illustrations, EXCALIBUR invites long-time fans to relive the legend and those new to the story to experience it up close in a vivid graphic adventure.
Publication Date: 03/08/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Manga/Graphic Novel
Bad Apple
Laura Ruby
Synopsis:

"If I really wanted to open up, I'd confess that I really am the liar everyone believes I am."

Everyone thinks Tola Riley is crazy. Everyone except Mr. Mymer, her art teacher. He doesn't care about her green hair, or nose ring—and he gets her paintings and lets her hang out in the art room during lonely lunch periods.

Although Tola likes to keep to herself, when rumors start flying about an affair between her and Mr. Mymer, she is suddenly at the center of a scandal. The whole town is judging her—even her family. When Mr. Mymer is suspended, she has no choice but to break her silence. The question is, will anyone believe her?

Publication Date: 03/08/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fiction
The Immortal Lost
H. R. Phillips
Synopsis: Dylan Black grew up as an outcast. She had few friends and even fewer she could trust. She lived a life of exile. Coping with her extraordinary abilities at an early age, she learned to hide what others found extremely bizarre. Until the day came that she discovered who and what she really was. It was the day the Immortals walked into her life, giving her the answers she had longed for. Or so she thought. Thrown into an unfamiliar world and hunted by those who desire to use her for her gifts, she has no choice but to trust in one man. A Guardian assigned to protect her and to keep her safe from the darkness that would surely enslave or destroy her. Alessar Belmonte was created to be a warrior. He had no idea that protecting a young, inexperienced Immortal like Dylan Black could be so difficult. Little did he know that her talented gifts would be wanted by every Dark Immortal searching to gain power and control over this world. His desire to protect her from the darkness overwhelms him, but no more so than the desire to have her for himself.  Can they survive the evil that lies in wait? Only when the keys come together, will they see the light through the darkness. Watch for the next addition of the Prime Immortals Dark Days coming soon!
Publication Date: 03/08/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fantasy
Afterlife
Claudia Gray
Synopsis:

Destiny awaits Bianca and Lucas . . .

Bianca and Lucas have always believed they could endure anything to be together. When a twist of fate not only transforms Bianca into a wraith but also turns Lucas into a vampire—the very creature he spent his life hunting—they are left reeling.

Haunted by his powerful need to kill, Lucas can turn to only one place for help . . . Evernight Academy. Bianca is determined to remain with him. But with the vampire leader of Evernight waging a war against wraiths, her former home has become the most dangerous place she could be, despite the new powers her ghostly transformation has given her.

A battle between wraiths and vampires looms, and Bianca and Lucas face a terrifying new reality. They've overcome every obstacle life has thrown at them, but is their love strong enough to survive the challenges after life?

Publication Date: 03/08/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Romance
The Hunt of the Unicorn
C.C. Humphreys
Synopsis: Elayne thinks the old family story that one of her ancestors stepped through a tapestry into a world of mythical beasts makes a great fireside tale. But she lives in the real world. In New York City. And she's outgrown that kind of fantasy.

Until she finds herself in front of a unicorn tapestry at the Cloisters museum and sees her initials woven into the fabric. And hears a unicorn calling to her. And slips and falls—into that other world.

Suddenly the line between fantasy and reality isn't so clear. But the danger is real enough. Almost before she can think, Elayne is attacked by a ferocious beast, rescued by a unicorn, and taken prisoner by a tyrant king. Each of them seems to have an idea about her—that she's a hero, a villain, dinner!

But Elayne has a few ideas of her own. She wants to overthrow the king; she wants to tame the unicorn. She wants to go home! And she's willing to become both hero and villain to do it.
Publication Date: 03/08/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fantasy
The Anti-Prom
Abby McDonald
Synopsis: Three unlikely allies team up for a night of rebellion, romance, and revenge in a high-stakes dramedy from acclaimed young author Abby McDonald.
(Age 14 and up)

They’ve spent years at the same high school without speaking a word to one another, but that’s all about to change. Popular Bliss was having the perfect prom until she found her BFF and boyfriend making out in the back of a limo. Bad girl Jolene wouldn’t be caught dead at the prom, yet here she is, trussed up in pink ruffles, risking her reputation for some guy - some guy who is forty minutes late. And shy, studious, über-planner Meg never counted on her date’s standing her up and leaving her idling in the parking lot outside the prom. Get ready for The Anti-Prom, Abby McDonald’s hilarious, heart-tugging tale about three girls and one unforgettable prom night.
Publication Date: 03/08/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fiction
The City in the Lake
Rachel Neumeier
Synopsis: THE KINGDOM’S HEART is the City. The City’s heart is the King. The King’s heart is the Prince. The Prince is missing.

Ever since the Prince disappeared, nothing has been right in the Kingdom. Something has disturbed the strange, old magic that whispers around its borders . . . something cunning and powerful. And the disturbance extends to the farthest reaches of the Kingdom, including the idyllic village where Timou is learning to be a mage under her father’s tutelage.

When Timou’s father journeys to the City to help look for the Prince, but never returns, Timou senses that the disturbance in the Kingdom is linked to her—and to the undiscovered heritage of the mother she never knew. She must leave her village, even if it means confronting powers greater than her own, even though what she finds may challenge everything she knows. Even if it means leaving love behind.

This breathtaking first novel spins a web of magic, bravery, and the power of love.
Publication Date: 03/08/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Adventure
The Vespertine
Saundra Mitchell
Synopsis: It’s the summer of 1889, and Amelia van den Broek is new to Baltimore and eager to
take in all the pleasures the city has to offer. But her gaiety is interrupted by disturbing,
dreamlike visions she has only at sunset—visions that offer glimpses of the future.
Soon, friends and strangers alike call on Amelia to hear her prophecies. But when one
of her darkest visions comes to pass, Amelia’s world is thrown into chaos. And those
around her begin to wonder if she’s not the seer of dark portents, but the cause.
Publication Date: 03/07/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fantasy
Halloween Night Fever: the Cir-Cuss
Synopsis: This prequel takes place two years before End of the Long Walk. Sixteen-year-old Cindy Daniels wants nothing more than to blow off the Pniese and be with her popular boyfriend, Dylan. When Dylan invites her to his Halloween party, Cindy takes the irresponsible path as she attempts to juggle Dylan and fighting the undead. This year, a cyclops is missing a contact lens, a goblin must be stopped from eating a fairy, and a demon clown vows revenge against the Pniese as he resurrects a zombie circus.
Publication Date: 03/06/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fiction
Amazing Crayon Drawing With Lee Hammond
Synopsis:

Young at art

Combine the familiar charm of crayons with "grown-up" art techniques for surprisingly realistic results!

Your old childhood coloring friends are all grown up! In this unique book, best-selling artist Lee Hammond proves that crayons are not just for kids anymore but can hold their own as a "serious" (if unexpected) art medium. Use Hammond's easy methods to create striking drawings that feature brilliant color and incredibly lifelike texture.

29 step-by-step demonstrations cover a wide range of subjects—still life, landscapes, animals and peopleSimple blending, layering and burnishing techniques translate into remarkably realistic drawingsHammond's graphing and "puzzle piece" theories help you draw any subject with true-to-life resultsFeatures great tricks you can pass along to other crayon lovers in your life, regardless of age

You simply won't believe what you can accomplish with this familiar and affordable medium. Rediscover the creative thrill of opening the "big box," and infuse your art with a fresh sense of play.

Publication Date: 03/05/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Nonfiction
Not Fat Because I Wanna Be
Laura Pérez Ricaud, LaNiyah Bailey
Synopsis: In her debut book "Not FAT Because I Wanna Be" 6-year-old, author/youth advocate, LaNiyah Bailey, details the struggle of Jessica, a fictional girl who has an underlying medical issue that causes her to gain weight. Bullied by her peers, Jessica learns to accept her body and eventually opens up about her condition to her classmates.
Publication Date: 03/02/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fiction
Scared To Death
Norah McClintock
Synopsis: Book by McClintock, Norah
Publication Date: 03/01/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fiction
The Bloomswell Diaries
Louis L. Buitendag
Synopsis: Adventure story about an eight year old boy Benjamin Bloomswell search for his parents. Publishers: Kane and Miller, 2011.
Publication Date: 03/01/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Mystery
Break and Enter
Norah McClintock
Synopsis: Book by McClintock, Norah
Publication Date: 03/01/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Mystery
Diary of a Parent Trainer
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Publication Date: 03/01/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Chick Lit
Falling Under
Gwen Hayes
Synopsis: Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life in the small California town of Serendipity Falls. But when a devastatingly handsome boy appears in the halls of her school, Theia knows she's seen Haden before- not around town, but in her dreams.

As the Haden of both the night and the day beckons her closer one moment and pushes her away the next, the only thing Theia knows for sure is that the incredible pull she feels towards him is stronger than her fear.

And when she discovers what Haden truly is, Theia's not sure if she wants to resist him, even if the cost is her soul.
Publication Date: 03/01/11
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Fantasy

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