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January 31, 2008 by Travis Jonker

Hot Off the Press: Indie Bestsellers

January 31, 2008 by Travis Jonker   2 comments

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I have to say that I have a love for all things independent – just call me the Patrick Henry of the school library world. I like my music, movies, and definitely my booksellers to let freedom ring whenever possible. That’s why I always link books featured on 100 Scope Notes to Schuler Books, a local Grand Rapids, Michigan indie bookseller. If a bookstore could wear a felt trifold hat, Schuler would do so with pride.
So what’s the haps on the stacks? See below. I present to you the Independent bestseller lists from the week ending 1/27/08

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It looks like “Hugo Cabret” is enjoying the post-awards bump, while “Rodrick Rules” (100 Scope Notes review) makes its first appearance.

1. The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick, Scholastic, $22.99, 9780439813785
 
2. The Book Thief
Markus Zusak, Knopf, $11.99, 9780375842207
 
3. The Sweet Far Thing
Libba Bray, Delacorte, $17.99, 9780385730303
 
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Jeff Kinney, Amulet, $12.95, 9780810994737
 
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney, Amulet, $12.95, 9780810993136
 

Children’s Illustrated

“Gallop” continues to reign in the illustrated category, and I couldn’t approve more (100 Scope Notes review). “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Goodnight Moon” continue to prove that you can’t keep a classic down.

1. Gallop!
Rufus Butler Seder, Workman, $12.95, 9780761147633
 
2. Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (Illus.), Harper, $8.99, 9780694003617
 
3. Zen Ties
Jon J Muth, Scholastic, $17.99, 9780439634250
 
4. Fancy Nancy Loves! Loves!! Loves!!!
Jane O’Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illus.), Harper, $6.99, 9780061235993
 
5. Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak, Harper, $17.95, 9780060254926
 

Children’s Fiction Series

Magic Tree House makes a jump up to the top spot in the series category.

1. Magic Tree House (hardcover and paperback)
Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illus.), Random House
2. Twilight (hardcover and paperback)
Stephenie Meyer, Megan Tingley
3. His Dark Materials (hardcover and paperback)
Philip Pullman, Yearling
4. Harry Potter (hardcover and paperback)
J.K. Rowling, Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine
5. Alex Rider Adventures (hardcover and paperback)
Anthony Horowitz, John Blackford (Illus.), Puffin
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    Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.

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    1. Wizards Wireless says

      February 3, 2008 at 5:40 pm

      I’m so glad you’re featuring the Independent bestseller lists.

      One interesting thing to note… Fancy Nancy Loves Loves Loves is actually a sticker book. You don’t see those in the top 5 too often!
      -Susan

    2. Scope Notes says

      February 4, 2008 at 6:21 am

      It’s always fun to see what sells. I didn’t know that Fancy Nancy Loves Loves Loves is a sticker book. I guess it goes to show we should never underestimate the kid-appeal of the sticker!

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