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<title><![CDATA[Winter 2009 Kids' Next List - Ages 9 to 12]]></title>

<description><![CDATA[The Indie Next List, drawn from bookseller-recommended favorite handsells, epitomizes the heart and soul of passionate bookselling. Independent booksellers are and have always been discoverers of the next big thing, the next great read, the next bestseller, and the next undiscovered gem.]]></description>

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<title><![CDATA[The Doom Machine]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780545151429</link>
<description><![CDATA["The Doom Machine is an incredible story of alien invasion and intergalactic adventure. The fate of Earth lies in the hands of a juvenile delinquent boy and his inventor uncle and a brilliant girl and her scientist mother. Mark Teague is a master!" -- Cinda Meister, Booksmart, Morgan Hill, CA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Doom Machine]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Teague]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[The Blue Sky Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780545151429]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[The Doom Machine is an incredible story of alien invasion and intergalactic adventure. The fate of Earth lies in the hands of a juvenile delinquent boy and his inventor uncle and a brilliant girl and her scientist mother. Mark Teague is a master!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Cinda Meister, Booksmart, Morgan Hill, CA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Life in the Boreal Forest]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780805077186</link>
<description><![CDATA["Although covering an area as large as tropical rain forests, the boreal forest may not be familiar to readers. Breathtaking paintings capture the daily routines and struggles of a wide variety of resident and migratory animals, including whooping cranes, beavers, moose and voles. Through Guiberson and Spirin's ecological treasure-trove, we are all encouraged to take part in the preservation of this unique and endangered paradise." -- Tish Gayle, The Blue Marble, Fort Thomas, KY]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Life in the Boreal Forest]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brenda Z. Guiberson, Gennady Spirin (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Henry Holt & Co.]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780805077186]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Although covering an area as large as tropical rain forests, the boreal forest may not be familiar to readers. Breathtaking paintings capture the daily routines and struggles of a wide variety of resident and migratory animals, including whooping cranes, beavers, moose and voles. Through Guiberson and Spirin's ecological treasure-trove, we are all encouraged to take part in the preservation of this unique and endangered paradise.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Tish Gayle, The Blue Marble, Fort Thomas, KY]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-29T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Unfinished Angel]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780061430954</link>
<description><![CDATA["When the her space is invaded by an independent little American girl, things start to get shook up in Angel's little mountain town. The characters in The Unfinished Angel will make you laugh, warm your heart, and show you the power of selfless understanding." -- Sarah Dinwiddie, River Reader LLC, Lexington, MO]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Unfinished Angel]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sharon Creech]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[HarperCollins]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780061430954]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[When the her space is invaded by an independent little American girl, things start to get shook up in Angel's little mountain town. The characters in The Unfinished Angel will make you laugh, warm your heart, and show you the power of selfless understanding.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Sarah Dinwiddie, River Reader LLC, Lexington, MO]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780061924262]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-08-20T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Million-Dollar Throw]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780399246265</link>
<description><![CDATA["Million-Dollar Throw is much more than a sports book. Mike Lupica tells a story about overcoming hardships in life and making decisions that may be hard. I wish this book had come out when I was younger!" -- David Cincotta, Back To Books, Hudson, WI]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Million-Dollar Throw]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Lupica]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Philomel]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780399246265]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Million-Dollar Throw is much more than a sports book. Mike Lupica tells a story about overcoming hardships in life and making decisions that may be hard. I wish this book had come out when I was younger!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[David Cincotta, Back To Books, Hudson, WI]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9781101107430]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-11-03T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Bystander]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780312379063</link>
<description><![CDATA["Eric, the new kid in school, is befriended by the impossibly perfect and charming Griffin, who conceals a mean streak.  When other kids are victimized, Eric must choose whether or not to intervene.  Many kids will recognize this situation, and Bystander makes a great launching pad for discussions of bullying and its consequences." -- Kelley Drahushuk, The Spotty Dog, Hudson, NY]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Bystander]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[James Preller]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Feiwel & Friends]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780312379063]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Eric, the new kid in school, is befriended by the impossibly perfect and charming Griffin, who conceals a mean streak.  When other kids are victimized, Eric must choose whether or not to intervene.  Many kids will recognize this situation, and Bystander makes a great launching pad for discussions of bullying and its consequences.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kelley Drahushuk, The Spotty Dog, Hudson, NY]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-29T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Treasure Island]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780763644451</link>
<description><![CDATA["Take a look at this magnificent new edition of one of the best adventure stories ever written. John Lawrence's hand-colored, vinyl-cut, and wood-textured illustrations richly evoke the atmosphere and drama of the one of the best adventure stories ever written in this magnificent new edition. An unusually beautiful piece of bookmaking, and a special gift for any time of the year." -- Carol, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Treasure Island]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Louis Stevenson,  John Lawrence (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Candlewick]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780763644451]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Take a look at this magnificent new edition of one of the best adventure stories ever written. John Lawrence's hand-colored, vinyl-cut, and wood-textured illustrations richly evoke the atmosphere and drama of the one of the best adventure stories ever written in this magnificent new edition. An unusually beautiful piece of bookmaking, and a special gift for any time of the year.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Carol, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780553898590]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Raiders' Ransom]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780545142977</link>
<description><![CDATA["In a futuristic England that is almost entirely underwater, people have long forgotten the power of technology, except for a dangerous few to whom it is worth any ransom - even the prime minister's daughter.  Raiders' Ransom has a swiftly moving plot that will surprise readers over and over again." -- Ellen Davis, Dragonwings Bookstore, Waupaca, WI]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Raiders' Ransom]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily Diamand]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[The Chicken House]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780545142977]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[In a futuristic England that is almost entirely underwater, people have long forgotten the power of technology, except for a dangerous few to whom it is worth any ransom - even the prime minister's daughter.  Raiders' Ransom has a swiftly moving plot that will surprise readers over and over again.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Ellen Davis, Dragonwings Bookstore, Waupaca, WI]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-12-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[109 Forgotten American Heroes]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780756654054</link>
<description><![CDATA["The editors of McSweeney's literary magazine and DK Publishing bring us 109 Forgotten American Heroes. This is a fun, zany presentation of history targeted for kids 11 and older, but I think you'll find your whole family reading bits aloud to each other." -- Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle Books, Park Rapids, MN]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[109 Forgotten American Heroes]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Ying and Brian McMullen]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[DK Children]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780756654054]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[The editors of McSweeney's literary magazine and DK Publishing bring us 109 Forgotten American Heroes. This is a fun, zany presentation of history targeted for kids 11 and older, but I think you'll find your whole family reading bits aloud to each other.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle Books, Park Rapids, MN]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Mirrorscape]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781606840085</link>
<description><![CDATA["Who knew that art could be so dangerous, as a young artist discovers that talent and imagination can be a deadly combination. Welcome to a world where the bad guys control all Pleasures -- like flavor, music, and color -- and where paintings are doorways into even scarier worlds. Mirrorscape is a strange and wild ride!" -- Lisa Wright, Oblong Books And Music,LLC., Millerton, NY]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Mirrorscape]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Wilks]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Egmont Books]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781606840085]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Who knew that art could be so dangerous, as a young artist discovers that talent and imagination can be a deadly combination. Welcome to a world where the bad guys control all Pleasures -- like flavor, music, and color -- and where paintings are doorways into even scarier worlds. Mirrorscape is a strange and wild ride!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Lisa Wright, Oblong Books And Music,LLC., Millerton, NY]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[January's Sparrow]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780399250774</link>
<description><![CDATA["January's Sparrow is an intimate and engrossing true story of the horrors and occasional happiness of slave families just before emancipation.  While this is a childrens' book, it is not for the faint of heart." -- Judy Mathys, Family Book Shop, Deland, FL]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[January's Sparrow]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patricia Polacco]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Philomel]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780399250774]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[January's Sparrow is an intimate and engrossing true story of the horrors and occasional happiness of slave families just before emancipation.  While this is a childrens' book, it is not for the faint of heart.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Judy Mathys, Family Book Shop, Deland, FL]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-29T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[William S. and the Great Escape]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781416967637</link>
<description><![CDATA["William, age 12, decides he must escape his abusive family and plans his escape. Accompanied by his three younger siblings, William's runaway journey soon faces an unexpected twist. This search for a stable home and life is a heartwarming story." -- Carol Hicks, Bookshelf At Hooligan Rocks, Truckee, CA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[William S. and the Great Escape]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zilpha Keatley Snyder]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Atheneum]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781416967637]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[William, age 12, decides he must escape his abusive family and plans his escape. Accompanied by his three younger siblings, William's runaway journey soon faces an unexpected twist. This search for a stable home and life is a heartwarming story.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Carol Hicks, Bookshelf At Hooligan Rocks, Truckee, CA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Malice]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780545160438</link>
<description><![CDATA["Disenchanted kids are reading a mysterious and elusive comic called Malice -- and sending themselves to this scary, dangerous place, where their adventures take place on the pages of the comic. Malice is the last great frontier and a chance to battle a great evil." -- Cinda Meister, Booksmart, Morgan Hill, CA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Malice]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Wooding]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Scholastic Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780545160438]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Disenchanted kids are reading a mysterious and elusive comic called Malice -- and sending themselves to this scary, dangerous place, where their adventures take place on the pages of the comic. Malice is the last great frontier and a chance to battle a great evil.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Cinda Meister, Booksmart, Morgan Hill, CA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[33]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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