New Releases by Anne Mazer

Welcome to Moose Street Lena Rosen is eleven years old, and her life is pretty typical. From babysitting her little sister to spending time with friends to sticking up for the class outcast to sneaking off to buy candy from the corner store, she is just like all of the other kids on her block. Except for one thing—she’s Jewish. Lena’s family is the only one on all of Moose Street that isn’t Catholic or Protestant. “You’re the ones who killed Christ,” her classmates tell her. Lena knows that they’re wrong, but she can’t help feeling different. Anne Mazer’s captivating novel of youth, difference, and acceptance is a must-read.

What will it take for Phoebe to become a witch? Phoebe has wanted to be a witch since she was four years old, when witches transformed a barren, rundown park in her town into a thriving and beautiful spot with flowerbeds in full bloom and swings for the children. Witches are what keep the world spinning. They are responsible for beauty and magic—and Phoebe wants desperately to join their ranks. But as a clumsy fifth grader, she doubts she ever could. One day, perched in her favorite tree, Phoebe tumbles into the midst of a circle of witches. As luck would have it, her clumsiness might just be what makes all of her dreams come true. But being an apprentice to a group of witches is harder than she imagined. This action-packed story follows Phoebe as she flies—and stumbles—toward becoming a full-fledged witch.

LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS. In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer''s Handbook, you''ll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers. After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer''s block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

Even though Abby is not looking for love, she is curious to find out who her secret admirer is, when someone starts leaving mysterious love notes in her locker.

Like a junior Carrie Bradshaw, Abby Hayesfinds lots to muse over and write about in life.Whether she likes it or not, her friends (andnot friends) in the sixth grade give her lots ofmaterial.For instance: Abby''s longtime rival BriannaBauer. Brianna''s always been a bragger, andAbby has always tuned her out. But now, forthe first time ever, Brianna is bragging aboutsomething that actually matters to Abby: herstate-of-the-art cell phone. Abby''s parents havecell phones, of course, and so do her sisters.Abby, though, is still stuck in the digital dark.She would do anything for a cell phone just likeBrianna''s...or would she?Filled with inspiring quotes from Abby''s crazycalendar pages!

Abby is ecstatic about her family''s plans for a vacation in Paris. But when they get there, it''s more of the same old thing: her siblings fighting non-stop, with nobody able to agree on so much as where to eat dinner. Abby feels a connection to the city, though -- after all, it''s the home of many famous writers. So she decides to take matters into her own hands...and go off on an adventure of her own.

Mabel loves taking piano lessons and practicing so much that her parents buy a brand-new piano, and when they decide she should perform a concert at a family party, her little sister Violet gets jealous and threatens to unleash magic in order to get

Bestselling Amazing Days of Abby Hayes author Anne Mazer reaches out to younger readers with this magical take on sibling rivalry. 8-year-old Mabel likes her room to be neat, her day to be planned, and her life to be organized. If only she could organize her younger sister! 5-year-old Violet is messy and out of control. Just before Violet starts kindergarten, a surprise visit from mysterious Uncle Vartan exposes a big secret; there''s magic in their family. Mable is sure she''ll know just how to use her powers. After all, she''s used to being mature and responsible. But her orderly world begins to fall apart when she learns she''s not the one with magic -- it''s adorable, annoying Violet. Life will never be the same!

Mabel''s starting to think that Violet''s magic has possibilities. She can use it to enchant toys, but her magic eventually goes too far.

Abby has lived in the same house for as long as she can remember. But now her parents have decided that they need to move...and their house is on the market before the kids have even digested the news! Abby feels safe and secure in her old neighborhood, where all her friends are nearby. She doesn''t care that she''ll soon have her own bathroom and a pool in her backyard. She doesn''t even care that she''ll get to stay in the same school. Abby doesn''t want to move! Whatever happened to the Hayeses making decisions together? And why do they have to move so close to Brianna?

The Hayes family is off to a glamorous vacation in Paris. Everyone seems to know exactly what they want to do--except Abby. She feels a connection to the city that is the home of many great writers, so she decides to go on an adventure of her own.

After a rash of thefts hit the sixth grade, Abby is determined to crack the case and uncover the thief.

Abby Hayes breaks her school''s rules by having a bake sale.

Abby''s starting sixth grade at last! She thinks she''s ready for anything--until she makes a mortifying mistake on her very first day. Will Abby manage to make it better? Or will one mistake follow her throught the rest of middle school?

The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series #11.

Abby Hayes decides summer is a perfect time for a pet. Abby is sure she can handle the responsibility, but things don''t go as planned. By the time she adopts a kitten, summer has taken a turn for the better. Now that she''s made a new friend at camp and has a contest to win, can she keep up with her kitten, too? Illustrations.

Abby hopes to prove that she is as great as her siblings.

Abby Hayes is chosen to write an advice column for her fifth-grade newspaper, but her own life is out of control.

Abby earns money to buy new rollerblades, but she keeps spending her profits. Will she ever be able to afford the rollerblades? Find out in this delightful Abby Hayes title.

Abby Hayes has two older "super-sibs" -- Isabel the brain and Eva the star athlete. Her younger brother, Alex, is a child protege. Her mother is a successful Big Time Lawyer, and her father owns his own web design company. So where does Abby fit? She takes solace in the words of inspiration from the seventy-three calendars she has in her room, and records the quotes in her treasured purple notebook. Abby is quirky, truthful, and maintains a healthy sense of humor as she strives to achieve her goals.

A young boy finds a salamander and thinks of the many things he can do to make a perfect home for it.

Abby hopes she has what it takes to be a star when she tries out for a big part in the class play.

Abby''s sick of being the only Hayes with hand-me-downs. She is determined to buy her own rollerblades instead of having to use the battered old pair of her sister. But no matter how much money she earns doing odd jobs, she always seems to spend her profits on other things. Will Abby stick to a plan to save her money?