Curious about what books will be published in the months ahead so you can pre﹣order or reserve them？ Please note we have not included every book that is coming out， but rather some that caught our eyes﹣and that we thought should catch yours as well.
The Big，Brave Adventurous Life of Lavinia Warren by Elizabeth Raum
Lavinia Warren never let her height prevent her from leading a full and adventurous life. Although she never grew three feet tall，she became a beloved teacher，a world traveller，an entertainer and the friend of many powerful figures. Lavinia faced several tragedies（悲剧） but always found the strength to go on. Lavinia's extraordinary story also provides a social history of one of the most difficult periods in American history.
The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright
Amy is terrified. She hears noises coming from the dollhouse in the attic（阁楼），and the dolls she was playing with aren't where she left them. Every night when Amy goes up to check on the dollhouse？ the dolls have moved again! Secrets become clear as Amy gets closer to showing the mystery （迷）of the dolls in this novel that combines complicated family relationships with a mystery.
The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing Hahn
A family moves into an old， abandoned house. Jules' parents love the house，but Jules is frightened and feels a sense of warning. When she sees a pale face in an upstairs window，though， she can't help wondering about the presence on the top floor. Then Jules is determined to contact the mysterious figure and help unlock the door. Past and present intersect（交叉） as she and her ghostly friend discover the secret of the family who lived in the house all those many years ago.
【小题1】What makes Lavinia Warren imperfect？| A．Her height. |
| B．Hershape. |
| C．Herstrength. |
| D．Hercharacter. |
| A．Amy is frightened when hearing noises in the attic. |
| B．Amy cares more for dolls than anything she ever has. |
| C．Amy finds it tough to sleep without dolls' company. |
| D．Amy will know little about her family relationships. |
| A．She dare not tell her parents all that she sees. |
| B．She reminds her parents of the danger at once. |
| C．She makes up her mind to help her friend out. |
| D．She wants to know what exists on the top floor. |
