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STEALING DEATH hits the bookshelves Sept 2009
After the devastating loss, Kipp swears he will never again let anyone he loves be swept into the Soul Sack. His vow is tested when the Gwali comes after Kipp’s girl , Zalika. Using a witch’s potion, Kipp steals the Soul Sack, and rides off triumphant on the Gwali's ghost mare. Zalika and the people of Zolya are free from death as long as Kipp can keep the Soul Sack away from the Gwali -- the chase is on.
"This is quite simply fantasy at its best – original, beautiful, amazing, and deeply moving."
*School Library Journal starred review.
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ALA Best Books for Young Adults
2008
Top Ten Book
Sense Summer Children’s and YA Reads.
The author has crafted something new and magical.
*School Library Journal Starred Review
In stunning, lyrical prose, Carey tells the
story of Rosalind, a twelfth-century princess destined for greatness
. . . thoroughly compelling.
*Booklist Starred Review
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" 'In
such hours as these, a world is born.' So let us welcome Janet Lee Carey,
for THE BEAST OF NOOR has the smell and taste and feel of authentic
fantasy."
Patrick Curry, commentator Lord of the Rings DVD. Author, DEFENDING MIDDLE-EARTH: TOLKIEN: MYTH AND MODERNITY
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Winner, Mark Twain Award 2005,
Finalist Washington State
Book Award.
Nominated : William Allen White
Award, Georgia State Best Children's Book 2005.
"WENNY HAS WINGS is a powerful, emotional, highly
recommended story about learning to cope with grief and loss."
- Midwest Book Review
Now
available in paperback!
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It's bad enough being the new kid in sixth
grade, but Zoe has a secret: she's homeless. Before the whole town
discovers her family's living in a crummy old van, Zoe risks all to
find a home.
"Zoe learns to
cope with change, friendship, and homelessness in this poignant tale.
Thought-provoking." - Kirkus
Review
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Nominated Georgia State Best Children's Book 2002!
MOLLY'S
FIRE is a great classroom read aloud choice.
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