9781599903385

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Bloomsbury USA Childrens

On sale:

January 2009

Price:

$16.99

Format:

Hardcover

Size:

5.5 x 8.25 in

Pages:

320 pp

Ages:

12

Grades:

7


ISBN-13: 9781599903385

ISBN-10: 1599903385



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9781599904535

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Need

By Carrie Jones

Book Description

Pixies are the new vampires.

Zara collects phobias the way other high school girls collect lipsticks. Little wonder, since she's had a pretty rough life. Her father left when she was a baby, and her stepfather just died. Her mother's pretty much checked out - in fact, Mom's sent her to live with her grandmother in cold and sleepy Maine to "keep Zara safe." Whatever that means. Zara doesn't think she's in danger; she thinks her mother just can't deal.
Zara's wrong. The man she sees everywhere - the tall creepy guy who points at her from the side of the road - yeh, he's not a figment of her imagination. He's a pixie. And not the cute, sweet kind with little wings. Maine's got a whole assortment of unbelievable creatures, like pixies and were-people. And they seem to need something - something from Zara…

“It's not hard to see Twilight in the DNA of this novel. Genre fans will enjoy the sizzle between Nick and Zara as well as the paranormal cast.” –Publishers' Weekly

“An exciting venture filled with nasty evil creatures, nail-biting action and heart-pounding romance.” – Teenreads.com

“Jones masterfully blends paranormal fantasy, suspense, and romance to craft a new supernatural tale that is certain to appeal to fans of dark urban fantasy like Marr's Wicked Lovely and paranormal romances like Meyer's Twilight books. A likeable cast of engaging and interesting characters combine with a plot that grabs readers and refuses to let go.” – VOYA

“It was really fun to read a fantasy novel that wasn't about vampires, or superheroes. …You definitely won't be disappointed once you start reading NEED. It fulfills every need a reader has.” – bookdivas.com

“This book is for fans of Holly Black and Melissa Marr… fairy lovers crowd in! It’s got some really good reviews coming in already. We’re talking a love story people, with fairies - please, who would not buy this? So look out!”— Annette’s Book Blog

"I started reading this book at 11 p.m. one night, and couldn't put it down after I started. There are several surprises and cliffhangers. …Since the first reading, I've already re-read this book and thought about it a lot. I think it'll stay in my head for a long time.” –YPulse (Caroline, teen reviewer)

“I have decided that Carrie Jones NEEDS to continue to write about these characters and add more since I already miss them after finishing Need.” – Diane Chen, School Library Journal

“While Need definitely has teen appeal, it’s a book that, like the best in this genre, will attract adult readers as well. It will fulfill a need for many.” – Bangor Daily News

“Romance, suspense, and a very clever heroine make this a must-read!” – Toledo Blade

"Two words: simply amazing. I cannot wait for the sequel!" – Books By Their Cover (online)

“It's got everything: bloodthirsty pixies, weres (wolves, yes, but other animals, too), romance, adventure, a heroine who can hold her own.” – Book Nut (online)

“The resolution of the book was definitely worthy of praise, and I loved the action that the climax had built. This is a great book for suspense and romance lovers to read.” —Flamingnet.com

“Jones knows how to paint a visually vivid picture in which compelling characters are realized. Zara, especially, is an interesting character for young girls to appreciate. She is both a typical teenager and a unique personality, one with whom readers can identify but also from whom they can learn something new. This, it seems to me, is Jones’s particular gift as an author.” –Buzzine (online)

"A fast-paced novel worthy of the fantasy greats, Need will take you for a ride." --VOYA, teen reviewer