Readers join 14-year-old Abigail Reed as she tells of the experiences of her family that started the summer she was 12. That was when she woke up one morning to find that her younger sister Becky had disappeared. It is the start of a trying journey that will change the way everyone in her family is living. As you can imagine, the investigation starts with Abby's parents and neighbors being ...

... Kristina Springer and a Starbucks gift card are up for grabs at The Book Butterfly. US residents only, ends Nov 15. Two copies of The September Sisters by Jillian Cantor are also available at The Book Butterfly. US residents only. Ends Nov 20. Suzanne at The Book Butterfly is also giving away a great Laurie Stolarz prize pack. US residents ...

... , but not limited to, contests links, author blog links, review links, and miscellaneous news pertaining to the age group. Author Musings: Jillian Cantor (September Sister) is having an contest on her blog. An ARC of her new novel, The Life of Glass and a $25 gift certificate to Sephora. Over at the 2010: A Book Odyssey ...

I have some contest winners to announce! For The Espressologist by Kristina Springer & $10 Starbucks Gift Card, the winner is Shalonda! For a copy of the September Sisters by Jillian Cantor, the winners are Dena & Marilu! Thanks to everyone that entered. I have emailed the winners. Please respond back with 72 hours to claim your prize! Thanks!

... of my favorite releases this year, Willow by Julia HobanA copy of the fantastic sequel to The Hunger Games, Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsAn ARC of Jillian Cantor's second novel, The Life of GlassAn ARC of Angela Morrison's second novel, Sing Me to Sleep, which I have on good authority is a tear-jerker An ARC of the thriller ...