cover image IN NED'S HEAD

IN NED'S HEAD

Anders Jacobsson, Soren Olsson, , trans. by Kevin Read. . S&S/Aladdin, $4.99 (133pp) ISBN 978-0-689-87355-3

An 11-year-old boy starts a secret diary in which he writes slightly embellished versions of his escapades at school and home. In PW 's words, "Ned emerges as a loveable anti-hero, whose keen observations and creative mind will captivate even reluctant readers." Ages 8-12. (Dec.)