July & August 2011 Releases

SECRETS OF THE WOLVES by Dorothy Hearst

The rules of the Wide Valley wolves were clear: Never consort with humans; never kill a human unprovoked; never allow a mixed-blood wolf to live. But they were rules destined to be broken. Now, in the second riveting installment of The Wolf Chronicles the stakes are higher than ever. Young Kaala of the Swift River pack shattered the rules of the valley and exposed the lies hidden beneath them. Now, responsibility for the consequences rests with her. Along with her young packmates and the humans they have befriended, she must find a way for the wolves and humans of the Wide Valley to live in harmony. If they succeed, Kaala will finally prove herself worthy of her pack. But if she fails, the Greatwolves who rule wolf-kind will kill every wolf and human in the valley.

Told from the wolf's point-of-view and set 14,000 years ago in a time when the cultures of wolves and humans were not so different, SECRETS OF THE WOLVES transports us to a world where instincts are our only compass and cooperation between potential enemies could mean the difference between life and death.

“A vivid, enchanting tale of friendship, trust, and adventure, good Tolkien-esque ingredients.” --Kirkus Reviews, on PROMISE OF THE WOLVES

Simon & Schuster, August 2011

HOOKED by Catherine Greeman

Why would 17-year-old Thea Galehouse—sophisticated and smart, yet cynical—opt to bring a baby into the world? To hold onto the beautiful Will Weston? To escape the pressure of her high school and type-A parents? To never be alone? Whatever the reason, Thea catapults herself into parenthood, taking Will and all four dysfunctional grandparents-to-be along for the ride.

Although conflicted and scared when Ian is born, Thea catches glimpses of a family happiness she's rarely experienced. But after an accident, Will loses faith. Thea’s dad steps in and begs broken-hearted Thea to move in with him. She acquiesces, but father-daughter peace is rocky. In HOOKED, Thea explores the murky waters of a post-divorce family, the exhilaration of first love, the minefield of parenting, and the redemption hiding in second chances. HOOKED is at once completely relatable and un-put-down-able.

“It's impossible not to get hooked in to this tender and moving story—it totally won my heart.” --Rachel Cohn, co-author of NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST

Delacorte, August 2011

EVERY DAY ON EARTH by Steve Murrie and Matthew Murrie

Discover all of the amazing things that can happen around the world in just one day! Your taste bud cells are replaced at a rate of 50,000 a day. Almost 40,000 trees are cut down every day just to make paper bags. And a mayfly lives its entire life in a single day. This book is full of fun facts about space, technology, pop culture, food, animals, sports, the human body, and more! What can you do in a day?

Scholastic, August 2011