I Broke My Trunk by Mo Willems

"I have not seen Gerald today."

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Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.

Hyperion Books; 57 pages

Twilight Prisoner by Katherine Marsh

This book was suggested for inclusion on our blog but I do not have a copy of it in hand to jot down the first sentence. If anyone has a copy and wants to let me know the first sentence, I'll be happy to jot it down here, otherwise -- be patient -- I'll put it in as soon as our Library receives the book or the ARC is returned.

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Abstract: In an effort to impress a female classmate, high school sophomore Jack Perdu endangers both of their lives by taking her to New York City's Underworld, where those who died in New York reside until they are ready to move on.

Publisher: Hyperion; 246 pages

The Runaway Dolls by Ann M. Martin & Laura Godwin

"Annabelle Doll didn't see the mysterious package when it was delivered."

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Summary: Best friends Annabelle and Tiffany risk placing all of dollkind in danger when they run away while trying to prevent Tilly from being sent back to London before they can determine if she is Annabelle's long-lost baby sister.

Hyperion Books for Children; 323 pages (Illustrations by Brian Selznick)

Mogo, The Third Warthog by Donna Jo Napoli

"Oof."

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Abstract: When Mogo is cast out of his burrow to make room for a new litter, he learns how to survive and as an unlikely friendship with a young baboon blooms, Mogo finds the joy of friendship and love.

Hyperion Books for Children; 192 pages

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

"The last thing I wanted to do on my summer break was blow up another school."

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Abstract: When demonic cheerleaders invade his high school, Percy Jackson hurries to Camp Half Blood, from whence he and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near.

Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children; 361 pages

Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of . . . ouch!"

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Abstract: Clementine can't believe her ears; her beloved teacher, Mr. D'Matz, might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her itch to draw constantly, or her need to play 'Beat the Clock' when the day feels too long. And in his place, he's left a substitute with a whole new set of rules that Clementine just can't figure out. The only solution, she decides, is to hatch a plan to get Mr. D'Matz back. If it means ruining her teacher's once-in-a-lifetime chance -- well, it's worth it. Isn't it?

Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children; 150 pages; Pictures by Marla Frazee

We Are the Ship - The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson

"Seems like we've been playing baseball for a mighty long time."

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Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.

Publisher: Jump at the Sun - Hyperion; 88 pages