<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:bsbl="http://spiders.com/specs/xml/bsbl/" xmlns:xcbl="rrn:org.xcbl:schemas/xcbl/v4_0/core/core.xsd">
<channel>
<title><![CDATA[Winter 2008 Kids Indie Next List]]></title>

<description><![CDATA[]]></description>

<link><![CDATA[http://www.indiebound.org/]]></link>

<language><![CDATA[en-us]]></language>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[The Hunger Games]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["This compelling, page-turning futuristic novel takes readers into a world that pits teenagers against each other in a fight to the death for the glory and well-being of their district. But when Katniss discovers the young man from her district is in love with her, she is faced with either having to kill him to survive or sacrificing herself to save him." -- David Richardson, The Blue Marble, Fort Thomas, KY]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[The Hunger Games]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Suzanne Collins]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Scholastic Press]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780439023481]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[This compelling, page-turning futuristic novel takes readers into a world that pits teenagers against each other in a fight to the death for the glory and well-being of their district. But when Katniss discovers the young man from her district is in love with her, she is faced with either having to kill him to survive or sacrificing herself to save him.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[David Richardson, The Blue Marble, Fort Thomas, KY]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[1]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[17.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[Graceling]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["In a world where some people are born with extreme and often feared skills—called Graces—Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace, that of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king. Action-packed and featuring a strong, feisty girl." -- Kristi Tiedt, Butterfly Books, De Pere, WI]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Graceling]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristin Cashore]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Harcourt Children's Books]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780152063962]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[In a world where some people are born with extreme and often feared skills—called Graces—Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace, that of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king. Action-packed and featuring a strong, feisty girl.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kristi Tiedt, Butterfly Books, De Pere, WI]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[2]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[17.00]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["The winning combination of Mem Fox’s lilting text and Helen Oxenbury’s delightful illustrations make this book a perfect baby gift. What a lovely book to read with your baby in your lap!" -- Linda Ronberg, Linden Tree, Los Altos, CA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mem Fox, Helen Oxenbury (illus.)]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Harcourt Children's Books]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780152060572]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[The winning combination of Mem Fox’s lilting text and Helen Oxenbury’s delightful illustrations make this book a perfect baby gift. What a lovely book to read with your baby in your lap!]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Linda Ronberg, Linden Tree, Los Altos, CA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[3]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.00]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[Inkdeath]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["This book is a stunning conclusion to the Inkheart trilogy, which will keep readers up reading way past midnight. With surprising plot twists, exciting new characters, and terrifying new villains, readers will be thrilled to reenter Funke’s wonderful world." -- Jessica Palacios, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Inkdeath]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cornelia Funke]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[The Chicken House]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780439866286]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[This book is a stunning conclusion to the Inkheart trilogy, which will keep readers up reading way past midnight. With surprising plot twists, exciting new characters, and terrifying new villains, readers will be thrilled to reenter Funke’s wonderful world.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Jessica Palacios, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[4]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[24.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[The Tomorrow Code]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["Tane and Rebecca receive an SOS from the future sent from themselves! Can they follow their clues in time to save the world? Falkner’s story is fast-paced, exciting, and thought-provoking." -- Cinda Meister, Booksmart, Morgan Hill, CA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[The Tomorrow Code]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Falkner]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Random House Books for Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780375843648]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Tane and Rebecca receive an SOS from the future sent from themselves! Can they follow their clues in time to save the world? Falkner’s story is fast-paced, exciting, and thought-provoking.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Cinda Meister, Booksmart, Morgan Hill, CA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[5]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[Chains]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["This is an incredible look at a little discussed topic—slavery during the Revolutionary War. When Isabel’s master dies, she and her sister, Ruth, are sold to Loyalists and shipped to New York City. The only thing that matters to Isabel is that she and Ruth stay together. But, when Ruth is sold in the middle of the night, Isabel does what it takes to find her again, even if it means spying for the rebels." -- Cathy Berner, Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Chains]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laurie Halse Anderson]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781416905851]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[This is an incredible look at a little discussed topic—slavery during the Revolutionary War. When Isabel’s master dies, she and her sister, Ruth, are sold to Loyalists and shipped to New York City. The only thing that matters to Isabel is that she and Ruth stay together. But, when Ruth is sold in the middle of the night, Isabel does what it takes to find her again, even if it means spying for the rebels.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Cathy Berner, Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[6]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[Science Fair]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson dazzle us again with a hilarious story about an 8th grade science fair gone awry, featuring Star Wars obsessed fans, henchmen from the country Kprshtskan, and a plot to take over the world. Can our hero save the day before time runs out?" -- Suzanna Hermans, Oblong Books & Music, Rhinebeck, NY]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Science Fair]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Disney Editions]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781423113249]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson dazzle us again with a hilarious story about an 8th grade science fair gone awry, featuring Star Wars obsessed fans, henchmen from the country Kprshtskan. and a plot to take over the world. Can our hero save the day before time runs out?]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Suzanna Hermans, Oblong Books & Music, Rhinebeck, NY]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[7]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[18.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[Fanny]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["Fanny is a little girl who desperately wants the over-the-top doll that she can’t have; so, she makes her own. She struggles to accept her own creation until she finds a way to celebrate her unique new friend. A refreshingly sweet alternate to ‘girly-girl’ picture books." -- Kelli Gleiner, Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore, Cincinnati, OH]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Fanny]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly Hobbie]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Little Brown & Company]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780316166874]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Fanny is a little girl who desperately wants the over-the-top doll that she can’t have; so, she makes her own. She struggles to accept her own creation until she finds a way to celebrate her unique new friend. A refreshingly sweet alternate to ‘girly-girl’ picture books.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kelli Gleiner, Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore, Cincinnati, OH]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[8]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[16.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[Pretty Monsters: Stories]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["You’ll find a little bit of everything in this book, from a mother-daughter team of ghost collectors to a cult-like organization waiting for aliens to return to Earth. Kelly Link gives us great stories in this collection—a wonderful (and thought-provoking) read." -- Samuel Morris Barker, Summer's Stories, Kendallville, IN]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Pretty Monsters: Stories]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Link, Shaun Tan (illus.)]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Viking Juvenile]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780670010905]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[You’ll find a little bit of everything in this book, from a mother-daughter team of ghost collectors to a cult-like organization waiting for aliens to return to Earth. Kelly Link gives us great stories in this collection—a wonderful (and thought-provoking) read.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Samuel Morris Barker, Summer's Stories, Kendallville, IN]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[9]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[19.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

<item>
<title><![CDATA[The Leanin' Dog]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["Dessa Dean hasn’t been able to make herself step off the porch of the Colorado mountain cabin she shares with her father since her mother died. Then, a big ‘fudge-colored’ dog arrives and things start to change. A beautifully written story about honoring the past and moving into the future, The Leanin’ Dog is a sure bet." -- Trish Brown, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[The Leanin' Dog]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[K.A. Nuzum]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Joanna Cotler]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780061139345]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Dessa Dean hasn’t been able to make herself step off the porch of the Colorado mountain cabin she shares with her father since her mother died. Then, a big ‘fudge-colored’ dog arrives and things start to change. A beautifully written story about honoring the past and moving into the future, The Leanin’ Dog is a sure bet.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Trish Brown, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[10]]></bsbl:rank>

<xcbl:Price>
<xcbl:UnitPrice>
<xcbl:UnitPriceValue><![CDATA[15.99]]></xcbl:UnitPriceValue>
</xcbl:UnitPrice>
</xcbl:Price>
</item>

</channel>
</rss>
