New Releases by Anne Mazer

Eleven gripping paranormal tales from award-winning author Anne Mazer Full of paranormal activity, haunting plot twists, and bone-chilling horror, this spellbinding collection will grip readers until the very last page. In “Glass Heart,” a tiny shard of glass flies into a girl’s eye, causing her body to grow colder and colder until she is frozen to her very bones. “Secrets” tells the story of a girl who is tormented when other people’s secrets wind around her head like the braids of her hair. A boy is tortured by creepy phone calls that turn out to be even more dangerous than he could have imagined in “Call Me Sometime.” Perhaps most frightening of all, “Thin” tells the tale of a boy who is always hungry and will do anything for food. Each story paints a vivid and often terrifying portrait that will enthrall fans of supernatural fiction.

Welcome to Moose Street Lena Rosen is eleven years old, and her life is pretty typical. From babysitting her little sister to spending time with friends to sticking up for the class outcast to sneaking off to buy candy from the corner store, she is just like all of the other kids on her block. Except for one thing—she’s Jewish. Lena’s family is the only one on all of Moose Street that isn’t Catholic or Protestant. “You’re the ones who killed Christ,” her classmates tell her. Lena knows that they’re wrong, but she can’t help feeling different. Anne Mazer’s captivating novel of youth, difference, and acceptance is a must-read.

An ALA Notable Book: A contemporary tale of mythic proportions Once upon a time, humans and animals lived together in perfect harmony. Each species was respected for its own particular strength, knowledge, and wisdom. The Oxboy has a human mother and an ox father. But human society has now decided that this is unnatural and degrading. He and other children like him must keep their identities secret. But when the Oxboy is given a certificate covered with names—those of his ancestors—he knows that he must learn more about this half of his heritage: the ox half. The forbidden half. What follows is a striking journey to self-discovery. Anne Mazer’s unforgettable tale reminds us of the dangers of prejudice and the importance of compassion.

What will it take for Phoebe to become a witch? Phoebe has wanted to be a witch since she was four years old, when witches transformed a barren, rundown park in her town into a thriving and beautiful spot with flowerbeds in full bloom and swings for the children. Witches are what keep the world spinning. They are responsible for beauty and magic—and Phoebe wants desperately to join their ranks. But as a clumsy fifth grader, she doubts she ever could. One day, perched in her favorite tree, Phoebe tumbles into the midst of a circle of witches. As luck would have it, her clumsiness might just be what makes all of her dreams come true. But being an apprentice to a group of witches is harder than she imagined. This action-packed story follows Phoebe as she flies—and stumbles—toward becoming a full-fledged witch.

LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS. In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer''s Handbook, you''ll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers. After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer''s block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

To raise money to attend a writing camp Abby decides to have a bake sale at school, which is against the rules.

Even though Abby is not looking for love, she is curious to find out who her secret admirer is, when someone starts leaving mysterious love notes in her locker.

Like a junior Carrie Bradshaw, Abby Hayesfinds lots to muse over and write about in life.Whether she likes it or not, her friends (andnot friends) in the sixth grade give her lots ofmaterial.For instance: Abby''s longtime rival BriannaBauer. Brianna''s always been a bragger, andAbby has always tuned her out. But now, forthe first time ever, Brianna is bragging aboutsomething that actually matters to Abby: herstate-of-the-art cell phone. Abby''s parents havecell phones, of course, and so do her sisters.Abby, though, is still stuck in the digital dark.She would do anything for a cell phone just likeBrianna''s...or would she?Filled with inspiring quotes from Abby''s crazycalendar pages!

Abby is ecstatic about her family''s plans for a vacation in Paris. But when they get there, it''s more of the same old thing: her siblings fighting non-stop, with nobody able to agree on so much as where to eat dinner. Abby feels a connection to the city, though -- after all, it''s the home of many famous writers. So she decides to take matters into her own hands...and go off on an adventure of her own.

Mabel and Violet are thrilled to be flower girls in their aunt Dolores''s wedding. They can''t wait to get all dressed up in pretty dresses and see the bride and her bridesmaids. But will Violet''s enthusiasm carry her--and the wedding cake--away?

Mabel loves taking piano lessons and practicing so much that her parents buy a brand-new piano, and when they decide she should perform a concert at a family party, her little sister Violet gets jealous and threatens to unleash magic in order to get

Bestselling Amazing Days of Abby Hayes author Anne Mazer reaches out to younger readers with this magical take on sibling rivalry. 8-year-old Mabel likes her room to be neat, her day to be planned, and her life to be organized. If only she could organize her younger sister! 5-year-old Violet is messy and out of control. Just before Violet starts kindergarten, a surprise visit from mysterious Uncle Vartan exposes a big secret; there''s magic in their family. Mable is sure she''ll know just how to use her powers. After all, she''s used to being mature and responsible. But her orderly world begins to fall apart when she learns she''s not the one with magic -- it''s adorable, annoying Violet. Life will never be the same!

The first day of school is always Mabel''s moment to shine. Nobody''s ever more prepared than she is! But this year, things are going to be different. Her little sister, Violet, is starting kindergarten right down the hall. Mabel''s pretty sure she can keep Violet''s magic under wraps on the way to school. But what will happen during the school day? And how will Mabel stay a straight-A student if she''s always keeping one eye on her sister?

Abby Hayes tries to solve the mystery of who at her school is stealing the things which her fellow students value the most.

The Hayes family is off to a glamorous vacation in Paris. Everyone seems to know exactly what they want to do--except Abby. She feels a connection to the city that is the home of many great writers, so she decides to go on an adventure of her own.

Abby''s starting sixth grade at last! She thinks she''s ready for anything--until she makes a mortifying mistake on her very first day. Will Abby manage to make it better? Or will one mistake follow her throught the rest of middle school?

Abby is glad to be graduating from fifth grade and is looking forward to the summer, but when her mom''s college friend shows up for a visit along with her daughter, Wynter, and Abby gets stuck babysitting, things go downhill quickly.

When Abby and her new friend, Hannah, take charge of a class project to assemble gift packages for underprivileged children, one thing after the next goes wrong. First their teacher, Mrs. Kantor, must leave school for a few weeks. The class is stuck with a mean substitute who won''t let them work on their gift boxes. Then, after their kind principal intervenes and work on the class project resumes, Hannah''s baby sister unintentionally destroys many of the gift boxes. Working as a team, Abby and Hannah think of a clever way to save the day, their budding friendship, and the class project.

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When Ms. Bunder asks the class to write about their bedrooms, Abby realizes her room is boring--until she decides to paint it purple.

When her friend Jessica leaves to spend several months with her father, Abby is unhappy, but promises to take over her baby-sitting job and to e-mail every day, but soon things begin to go wrong and Abby worries for their friendship.

Abby hopes to prove that she is as great as her siblings.

Abby Hayes has two older "super-sibs" -- Isabel the brain and Eva the star athlete. Her younger brother, Alex, is a child protege. Her mother is a successful Big Time Lawyer, and her father owns his own web design company. So where does Abby fit? She takes solace in the words of inspiration from the seventy-three calendars she has in her room, and records the quotes in her treasured purple notebook. Abby is quirky, truthful, and maintains a healthy sense of humor as she strives to achieve her goals.

A collection of short stories from around the world including such authors as Valentin Rasputin, Yasunari Kawabata, and Toni Cade Bambara.

A young boy finds a salamander and thinks of the many things he can do to make a perfect home for it.

Takes a light look at parental incompetence. 4-8 yrs.

After Michael and Augusta break their mother''s favorite plate, they call the Fixits, who shatter more than the china.