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The Masque of the Read Death

May 24, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Trend Watch: Contagion

What’s next on the Trendwatch? Contagions!  Suddenly in the ya books I’m reading communities – and countries – are being taken down by the age old arch nemesis of mankind: the virus. Caution: While reading these titles please report any sudden coughing, sneezing or itching to the local authorities.  In order to prevent the spread […]

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