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Author Chat with Jennifer Donnelly (Poisoned) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Jennifer Donnelly author of Poisoned. Read on for more about Jennifer and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Jennifer Donnelly !            Jennifer Donnelly is the author of A Northern Light , which was awarded a Printz...
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Zachary Snyder
Book sounds fun, look forward to reading.
Thursday, 15 October 2020 13:08
Andrea Cerda
This look like a really good book, ill love to read it ! and the cover OMG! love it
Friday, 16 October 2020 16:36
Gabby Roberts
The cover is very fitting. I adore fairy tale retellings, so this is just great!
Saturday, 17 October 2020 22:35
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Featured Review: Stepsister (Jennifer Donnelly)

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About This Book: Isabelle should be blissfully happy – she’s about to win the handsome prince. Except Isabelle isn’t the beautiful girl who lost the glass slipper and captured the prince’s heart. She’s the ugly stepsister who’s cut off her toes to fit into Cinderella’s shoe ... which is now filling...
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Giveaway: Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly (US only)

Giveaway: Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly (US only)

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DEEP BLUE by Jennifer Donnelly In stores  May 6, 2014     ABOUT THE BOOK Deep in the ocean, in a world not so different from our own, live the merpeople. Their communities are spread throughout the oceans, seas, and freshwaters all over the globe. When Serafina, a mermaid of the...
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Molly
I will always be partial to the Little Mermaid
Thursday, 01 May 2014 12:38
Jessica Bucher
I love The Little Mermaid story, of course. My favorite book is The Mermaid Singing and even though there are no literal mermaids... Read More
Thursday, 01 May 2014 12:57
Vivien
Right now, Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama
Thursday, 01 May 2014 15:56
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Giveaway: Happily Ever Afters (Elise Bryant) ~ (US Only)
Happily Ever Afters (US Only) by: Elise Bryant Release Date: January 5th, 2021 Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray       About the Book: Jane the Virgin meets To All...
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Author Chat with Amanda Hocking (The Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Amanda Hocking author of The Ever After. Read on for more about Amanda and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Amanda Hocking ! AMANDA HOCKING ...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Alexandra Bracken (Lore), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to share the book trailer for Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett) ! Read on for more about Jennifer, and her book, plus the trailer & giveaway!     Meet Jennifer Moffet...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Karen McManus (The Cousins), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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Indie Superstars with the Author of Born Royal + Giveaway (International)
Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented ...
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