Novels, Ages 10 - 14
Mercy on these Teenage Chimps
Harcourt, hardback, $16.00Harcourt, paper, $7.00
"Joey, how come you're in the tree?" I bellowed. Joey maintained that he wasn't hungry and would never be hungry again. He had been humiliated in front of a special girl. According to him, she was probably snickering behind her dainty little hands at that very moment.
Accidental Love
Harcourt, hardback, $16.00Harcourt, paper, $7.00
Marissa, a chola, falls for a skinny nerd in high-water pants. This comic novel will speak to young women—and guys—who are looking for love.
Crazy Weekend
Persea Books, paper, $9.002003
When Hector and Mando visit Uncle Julio, a seemingly dull weekend turns dangerously exciting.
" Soto's adept character development brings to life the witty, streetwise boys, the bumbling thugs, and the disheveled but well-meaning Julio. Humor is interjected on each page..." School Library Journal
Taking Sides
Harcourt, paper, $7.00Lincoln Mendoza learns about winning at basketball - about loyalty and friendship.
Pacific Crossing
Harcourt, paper, $6.00Barrio brothers, Lincoln and Tony, travel to Japan to study martial arts and find adventure there.
"Excellent characterizations and an engaging story make it a good book for any YA collection." KLIATT
"For young adults who have never travelled abroad, this novel may be the next best thing." Library Journal