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<title><![CDATA[Spring 2008 Kids Indie Next List - Top 10]]></title>

<description><![CDATA[Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers]]></description>

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<title><![CDATA[If I Stay]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780525421030</link>
<description><![CDATA["This is a simple, beautifully told story of a girl's experiences after a horrific car crash.  Forman deals with this difficult topic in a way that is striking and unusual, and thoroughly impressive." -- Suzanna Hermans, Oblong Books & Music, Rhinebeck, NY]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[If I Stay]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gayle Forman]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Dutton Juvenile]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780525421030]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[This is a simple, beautifully told story of a girl's experiences after a horrific car crash.  Forman deals with this difficult topic in a way that is striking and unusual, and thoroughly impressive.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Suzanna Hermans, Oblong Books & Music, Rhinebeck, NY]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[1]]></bsbl:rank>

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<title><![CDATA[Scat]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780375834868</link>
<description><![CDATA["Hiaasen's newest book for young readers continues the themes of his previous novels, with another ecological mystery, and Scat is my favorite so far. The story centers around an evil teacher, a crazy classmate (who may or may not be an arsonist), and two best friends who are committed to saving the Florida Panther." -- Laura Emden, Inkwood Books, Tampa, FL]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Scat]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl Hiaasen]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Knopf Books for Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780375834868]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Hiaasen's newest book for young readers continues the themes of his previous novels, with another ecological mystery, and Scat is my favorite so far. The story centers around an evil teacher, a crazy classmate (who may or may not be an arsonist), and two best friends who are committed to saving the Florida Panther.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Laura Emden, Inkwood Books, Tampa, FL]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[2]]></bsbl:rank>

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<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
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<title><![CDATA[Wintergirls]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780670011100</link>
<description><![CDATA["Wintergirls searches to find meaning behind the pain women hold inside themselves. Anderson gives a terrifying glimpse into a young girl's struggle with an eating disorder that grows into horrible self mutilation. Even though I found the subject scary, Anderson's insight into it was enlightening and inspiring!" -- Sarah Hill, The River's End Bookstore, Oswego, NY]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Wintergirls]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laurie Halse Anderson]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Viking Juvenile]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780670011100]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Wintergirls searches to find meaning behind the pain women hold inside themselves. Anderson gives a terrifying glimpse into a young girl's struggle with an eating disorder that grows into horrible self mutilation. Even though I found the subject scary, Anderson's insight into it was enlightening and inspiring!]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Sarah Hill, The River's End Bookstore, Oswego, NY]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[3]]></bsbl:rank>

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<title><![CDATA[The Forest of Hands and Teeth]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780385736817</link>
<description><![CDATA["With a story that alternates between gut-wrenchingly romantic and skin crawling creepy, Ryan's novel will scare the pants off even the most seasoned horror fans, but will also break the hardest of hearts.  A brilliant start to what I hope is a long career." -- Katie Glasgow, Mitchell Books, Fort Wayne, IN]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[The Forest of Hands and Teeth]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carrie Ryan]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Delacorte Books for Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780385736817]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[With a story that alternates between gut-wrenchingly romantic and skin crawling creepy, Ryan's novel will scare the pants off even the most seasoned horror fans, but will also break the hardest of hearts.  A brilliant start to what I hope is a long career.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Katie Glasgow, Mitchell Books, Fort Wayne, IN]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[4]]></bsbl:rank>

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<title><![CDATA[The Fetch]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780618891313</link>
<description><![CDATA["When Calder, a ghostly minister of death, falls in love with a mortal, neither things on earth nor things in the spiritual realm will ever be the same! Readers will be enthralled by this unique combination of supernatural thrills, historical fiction, and sweeping romance as Whitcomb crafts a novel that is singular and enchanting." -- Megan Graves, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[The Fetch]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Whitcomb]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Houghton Mifflin]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780618891313]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[When Calder, a ghostly minister of death, falls in love with a mortal, neither things on earth nor things in the spiritual realm will ever be the same! Readers will be enthralled by this unique combination of supernatural thrills, historical fiction, and sweeping romance as Whitcomb crafts a novel that is singular and enchanting.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Megan Graves, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[5]]></bsbl:rank>

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<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[17.00]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
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<title><![CDATA[My Life in Pink & Green]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780810983526</link>
<description><![CDATA["Lucy Desberg fixes the local homecoming queen's hair crisis in her family's struggling pharmacy and, soon, finds herself giving makeovers to customers. Now, when her mother and grandmother seem to be losing faith, Lucy must find a way to save the pharmacy, go green with the Eco Club, and help her friend deal with a first crush." -- Grace Firari, The Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop, Fort Atkinson, WI]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[My Life in Pink & Green]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Greenwald]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Amulet Books]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780810983526]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Lucy Desberg fixes the local homecoming queen's hair crisis in her family's struggling pharmacy and, soon, finds herself giving makeovers to customers. Now, when her mother and grandmother seem to be losing faith, Lucy must find a way to save the pharmacy, go green with the Eco Club, and help her friend deal with a first crush.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Grace Firari, The Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop, Fort Atkinson, WI]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[6]]></bsbl:rank>

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<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.95]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
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<title><![CDATA[The Amaranth Enchantment]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9781599903347</link>
<description><![CDATA["Julie Berry's enchanting story of an abandoned girl and a mysterious visitor will keep readers enthralled and turning the pages until the end. You'll feel as if you are side by side with Lucinda, the brave heroine, cheering her on throughout the whole adventure." -- Summer Moser, Summer's Stories, Kendallville, IN]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[The Amaranth Enchantment]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Berry]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Bloomsbury USA Children's Books]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781599903347]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Julie Berry's enchanting story of an abandoned girl and a mysterious visitor will keep readers enthralled and turning the pages until the end. You'll feel as if you are side by side with Lucinda, the brave heroine, cheering her on throughout the whole adventure.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Summer Moser, Summer's Stories, Kendallville, IN]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[7]]></bsbl:rank>

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<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
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<title><![CDATA[Emmaline and the Bunny]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780061626548</link>
<description><![CDATA["Katherine Hannigan tells a lovely story about what makes a perfect world, about friendship, and about becoming a steward of your environment. Her illustrations alone are worth the price of the book." -- Jeanne Regentin, Between the Covers, Harbor Springs, MI]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Emmaline and the Bunny]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Katherine Hannigan]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Greenwillow]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780061626548]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Katherine Hannigan tells a lovely story about what makes a perfect world, about friendship, and about becoming a steward of your environment. Her illustrations alone are worth the price of the book.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Jeanne Regentin, Between the Covers, Harbor Springs, MI]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[8]]></bsbl:rank>

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<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[14.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
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<title><![CDATA[Eleanor, Quiet No More]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780786851416</link>
<description><![CDATA["Many books have been written about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, but few capture the life, spirit, ideals, and actions of this unique woman in such a beautiful format, and with such meaning for Americans today.  The outstanding illustrations by artist Gary Kelley and Roosevelt's own words make this a very powerful book that will be a pleasure for both children and adults." -- Gayle Wingerter, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Eleanor, Quiet No More]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Doreen Rappaport, Gary Kelley (illus.)]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Hyperion Books for Children]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780786851416]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Many books have been written about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, but few capture the life, spirit, ideals, and actions of this unique woman in such a beautiful format, and with such meaning for Americans today.  The outstanding illustrations by artist Gary Kelley and Roosevelt's own words make this a very powerful book that will be a pleasure for both children and adults.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Gayle Wingerter, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[9]]></bsbl:rank>

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<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
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<title><![CDATA[Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Best Friends and Drama Queens]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/aff/bookweb1?product=9780545040433</link>
<description><![CDATA["Meg Cabot's Allie Finkle books are great, funny stories built around important topics like bullying and peer pressure in the middle grades. This newest book shows how our plucky Allie deals with a prima donna classmate who's trying to make everyone follow her bad example." -- Mark David Bradshaw, Watermark Books, Wichita, KS]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Best Friends and Drama Queens]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Cabot]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Scholastic Press]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780545040433]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Meg Cabot's Allie Finkle books are great, funny stories built around important topics like bullying and peer pressure in the middle grades. This newest book shows how our plucky Allie deals with a prima donna classmate who's trying to make everyone follow her bad example.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Mark David Bradshaw, Watermark Books, Wichita, KS]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[10]]></bsbl:rank>

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<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[15.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
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