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Adventure, suspense, detection, and humor are involved when 12-year-old Claudia and her younger brother elude the security guards and live for a week in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. When Claudia decided to run away, she planned very carefully She would be gone just long enough to teach her parents a lesson in Claudia appreciation. And she would live in comfort-at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She invited her brother Jamie to go, too, mostly...
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It's the epic battle of brains against manes. Which side are you on?
It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? This all-original anthology edited by Holly Black (Team Unicorn) and Justine Larbalestier (Team Zombie) makes strong arguments for both sides in the form of spectacular short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths—for good and evil—of unicorns, and half show the good...
It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? This all-original anthology edited by Holly Black (Team Unicorn) and Justine Larbalestier (Team Zombie) makes strong arguments for both sides in the form of spectacular short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths—for good and evil—of unicorns, and half show the good...
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The Newbery Honor-winning author and illustrator of Year of the Rat and Dim Sum for Everyone presents When the Sea Turned to Silver, a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award. A companion to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, this exquisitely written and illustrated novel blends fantasy and Chinese folklore for a fast-paced adventure steeped in legend. In conversation with Kat Yeh (The Truth About Twinkie Pie). With a reading by Annie Q. (The Leftovers)....
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Two-time Newbery Medal winner Gary Schmidt talks about the frequently comic mishaps and adventures of a 12-year-old Long Island boy in the Vietnam era. Actor Khris Lewin performs an excerpt from the book. Co-presented with Bank Street Bookstore. Thalia Kids' Book Club events are lively talks between children's book authors and their fans (ages 9-12), plus one event for teens. Each event includes a creative writing project, a free-wheeling discussion...
12) Dragons, Troubadours, and Fools: Discovering the Middle Ages with Adam Gidwitz and Benjamin Bagby
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Join New York Times bestselling author and 2017 Newbery Honoree Adam Gidwitz (The Inquisitor's Tale, A Tale Dark and Grimm) and Grammy-nominated performer Benjamin Bagby (of medieval music ensemble Sequentia) for a reading, a performance of medieval music, and a discussion of how they bring the Middle Ages to life for a modern audience through stories and song. Following the performances and discussion, audience members will stage a scene from the...
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The author of How to Train Your Dragon presents her enchanting new novel, an exciting adventure filled with giants, witches, wizards, warriors, the mysterious wildwoods. Cressida Cowell will be joined by author Claire Legrand (Foxheart) for an afternoon of conversation, art, fun activities, and a reading from The Wizards of Once by Tony Award nominee Emily Skeggs (Fun Home).
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The two-time National Book Award finalist (Speak and Chains) talks with Maureen Johnson (13 Little Blue Envelopes) about the compelling novels that have earned her numerous awards and fans of all ages. Her latest release, Forge (the sequel to Chains) is a gripping story filled with plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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The New York Times best-selling author of Uglies discusses his latest series - which takes readers on a fantastical adventure around the world, set in an alternate-history World War I, complete with living airships - with Matthew Cody (Powerless) and middle graders and teens ages 12 and up. The event includes a conversation with the audience. Performance playlist: reading by Scott Westerfeld; conversation between Scott Westerfeld and Matthew Cody:...
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New York Times best-selling author Cornelia Funke makes a rare appearance to talk about the stunning conclusion to the beloved Inkheart trilogy, a thrilling adventure series. Co-presented with Bank Street Bookstore, Thalia Kids' Book Club events are lively talks between children's book authors and their fans (ages 9-12) plus one event for teens. Each event includes a creative writing project, a free-wheeling discussion with the audience, and a book...
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The award-winning author discusses her unforgettable novel , first published in 1975, with author Gregory Maguire (Wicked). Babbitt's classic story centers on a young girl who stumbles upon the mysterious Tuck family and their secret, magic spring. The moving prose and rich imagery have made this story a favorite among young readers. Samuel F. Babbitt and Colby Minifie perform excerpts from the novel.
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