From: Greg Leitich Smith <greg_at_gregleitichsmith.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:52:16 -0600

Bull Rider, by Suzanne Morgan Williams Engaging characters and a setting not often seen in contemporary novels.

Winnie's War, by Jenny Moss A timely and poignant story centered around the early twentieth century flu epidemic.

Stonewall Hinkleman and the Battle of Bull Run, by Michael Hemphill and Sam Riddleburger Witty Civil War time travel adventure.

Leaving Glorytown: One Boy's Struggle Under Castro, by Eduardo Calcines Sobering memoir of growing up and escaping Communist Cuba.

Young Adult:

Jumped, by Rita Williams Garcia An intense triangle of hostility at an urban high school.

Soul Enchilada, by David Macinnis Gill How to beat a deal with the devil.

Bug Boy, by Eric Luper 1930s horse racing and corruption.

So Punk Rock, by Micol and David Ostow Hilarious escapades of a teen trying to decide who he is.

The Chosen One, by Carol Lynch Williams Inside of, and trying to escape, a polygamous cult.

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Greg
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