cover image THE SILENT SPILLBILLS

THE SILENT SPILLBILLS

Tor Seidler, . . HarperTrophy, $5.99 (224pp) ISBN 978-0-06-052106-6

A 13-year-old who is extremely self-conscious about her stuttering problem and has trouble fitting into her new school crusades to save a flock of rare diving birds called Spillbills. "A highly imaginative novel that offers suspense and offbeat humor," wrote PW. Ages 8-12. (June)