Last year (2010), one of my favorite Middle Grade releases was The Shadows: The Books of Elsewhere by debut author Jacqueline West. When I finished the book, I was eagerly hoping that there would be more stories of Olive, her strange home, and some unusual friends. I was thrilled to find out that there would be a sequel. Spellbound: The Books of Elsewhere #2 will be released in July 2011. Just in case you are having trouble waiting, here is an interview with author Jacqueline West.
For more information about the Books of Elsewhere, check out the official website: http://thebooksofelsewhere.com/