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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (31)

August 14, 2011

In My Mailbox is a posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox)
for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that
week to help publicize as many titles as possible. It’s a
little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with
a way to build excitement about new titles coming out.
All titles link to goodreads so you can add books to your
“to-read” list.

For Review:

HADES by Alexandra Adornetto
ARC – book releases August 30th – Sequel to HALO (which I haven’t read yet but have wanted to)
Thanks to Feiwel and Friends (a Macmillian Children’s imprint)!




Thanks to Walden Pond Press for these awesome lower middle-grades books!

BREADCRUMBS by Anne Ursu
ARC – Book releases on September 27th  
I’ve been hearing lots of positive praise for this one from well-respected educators, so I’m excited to read it!

THE BILLIONAIRE’S CURSE (The Archer Legacy: Book One) by Richard Newsome
Sounds like a fun middle grades mystery series.

THE EMERALD CASKET (The Archer Legacy: Book Two) by Richard Newsome

GUYS READ: THRILLER by Jon Scieszka
ARC – Book releases on September 20th.
This series are great compilations of ten short stories told in various formats from favorite young reader authors.






If you haven’t heard of Walden Pond Press yet, they’re an awesome new source for middle grades books – you should check them out! “Walden Pond Press is a collaboration between HarperCollins and Walden
Media, the studio responsible for such films as THE LION, THE WITCH AND
THE WARDROBE, BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, CHARLOTTE’S WEB, and HOLES. We are
publishing the next generation of middle-grade classics—fast-paced,
funny, engaging, compulsively readable stories, by well-established
authors and new, exciting talent.” (Description from: WaldenPondPress.blogspot.com)

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  1. BURIED IN BOOKS says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I love Walden Pond Press! I've already had the chance to read Breadcrumbs it's like a warm chocolate chip cookie and a glass of milk! I loved it! I've got Thriller also to read and review. I had the Funny Business one and loved it! They are a great resource for MG books!

    Great Mailbox!

    Heather
    Sent your book yesterday!

  2. Karis Jacobstein says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    I love the Guys Read series! The stories are great and it's such a noble thing for Jon Scieszka to do.

    http://yalitwit.blogspot.com/2011/08/in-my-mailbox-monday-11.html

  3. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous) says

    August 14, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    You got a nice list of books this week in your mailbox. I really want to read Halo. I have been waiting months to get it from the library. I don't think I will get it before Hades comes out though.
    I hope you like your new books,
    Book Sniffers Anonymous

  4. Amy @ Turn the Page says

    August 14, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    The cover of Breadcrumbs just gives me tingles its so beautiful!

    Enjoy your new books! 🙂

    Check out my IMM here

  5. Alison Can Read says

    August 14, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Great set! I need to read Halo and Hades. I've heard good things about the series.
    My IMM

  6. Gaby G says

    August 14, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Great IMM! I want to read Breadcrumbs, seems interesting!

    Happy Reading!
    In My Mailbox

  7. Jessica (Peace Love Books) says

    August 14, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    Hades looks so good! I hope you enjoy it and everything else you got!

    Here's my IMM!

  8. Jules says

    August 14, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I've been thinking about reading Halo for a while now too! I love the cover of Hades

    So many great books! 😀

  9. Jill the OWL says

    August 14, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Awesome books!!!! I'm curious about The Billionaire's Curse book because I think they would be great for my students.

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