Land Of Enchantment Book Award
2011-2012 Young Adult Nominees
Faith, Hope, and Ivy June by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. RL-5.8
Two seventh grade girls discover they're more alike then different when they participate in a student exchange program in their home state of Kentucky.
The Frog Scientist (Scientists in the Field) by Pamela S. Turner, with photographs by Andy Comins. RL-6.3
This entry in the innovative "Scientists in the Field" series features Dr. Tyrone Hayes, who is investigating the effects of pesticides on frog populations.
Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman. RL-4.8
Ryan and Sarah are trying to figure out what is going on at Skeleton Creek, Ryan by writing down everything in his journal and Sarah with her video camera. Readers can view Sarah's video clips on a website linked to this exciting story.
The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had by Kristin Levine. RL-4.2
Based on the experiences of the author's grandfather, this is a poignant story about friendship and small town justice.
The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex. RL-4.5
In this laugh-out-loud story, Gratuity "Tip" Tucci tells about her adventures with a renegade alien named J. Lo and their attempt to save the world from a second alien invasion.
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash by Wendelin Van Draanen. RL-4.5
Mystery fans will be tickled to know junior high detective Sammy is back in a new hysterically funny story.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. RL-4.5
The author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is back with another fast-paced adventure, this time featuring the gods of ancient Egypt.
Alchemy and Meggy Swann by Karen Cushman. RL-5.6
Although her legs are bent and weak, Meggy Swann discovers she has other strengths when she comes to live with her father, an alchemist in sixteenth century London.
