From Sandra and Harry Choron, the authors of The All-New Book of Lists for Kids, comes The Book of Lists for Teens. Organized in six sections (including "Relationships," "School" and "That's Entertainment"), the information-packed volume covers a range of moods and topics, from the funny ("6 Reasons That Your Etch-a-Sketch Is More Efficient Than Your Computer") to the serious ("The Bill of Rights for Gay Students") to the totally trivial ("42 Absolutely Useless Facts"). Back matter contains a bibliography and a list of useful Web sites. Ages 12-16.
AND Half Magic : Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)by Edward Eager, N. M. Bodecker This hilarious and heartwarming Half Magic has been working wizardry on young readers for fifty years. To celebrate the golden anniversary of this enduringly popular story, a deluxe edition of the book has been created. It features the original jacket, a ribbon marker, two-color printing, and a new introduction by Jack Gantos, the award-winning author of Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key.