Welcome to The Magic Tree Bookstore Located near Lake St. at 141 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Il. 60301, metered street parking and garage 1/2 block south Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs./Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 12/31 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 Sun.12-4 Closed January 29th for inventory

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Events

Adults Who Love to Read YA Literature Once a month, adults who enjoy reading YA Lit get together to discuss a current title. In addition to a lively book chat, participants have had the opportunity to sit down with their book's author or Skype with an out-of-town author about their book. Anyone buying a bookclub title in order to join in the discussion receives a 10% discount.

Adults Who Love to Read YA Literature Thursday February 9 7 p.m. Join Adults Who Love to Read YA Literature in discussing the latest pick, Blood Red Road, the first in a series. Bookclub participants receive 10% off on the book selection purchase. Call (708)848-0770 to find out more. Publisher Comments Saba has spent her whole life in Silverlake, a dried-up wasteland ravaged by constant sandstorms. The Wrecker civilization has long been destroyed, leaving only landfills for Saba and her family to scavenge from. That's fine by her, as long as her beloved twin brother Lugh is around. But when a monster sandstorm arrives, along with four cloaked horsemen, Saba's world is shattered. Lugh is captured, and Saba embarks on an epic quest to get him back. Suddenly thrown into the lawless, ugly reality of the world outside of desolate Silverlake, Saba is lost without Lugh to guide her. So perhaps the most surprising thing of all is what Saba learns about herself: she's a fierce fighter, an unbeatable survivor, and a cunning opponent. And she has the power to take down a corrupt society from the inside. Teamed up with a handsome daredevil named Jack and a gang of girl revolutionaries called the Free Hawks, Saba stages a showdown that will change the course of her own civilization. "Blood Red Road" has a searing pace, a poetically minimal writing style, violent action, and an epic love story. Moira Young is one of the most promising and startling new voices in teen fiction.

13 Little Blue Envelopes By Johnson, Maureen 2006-09 - HarperCollins Publishers 0060541431 - Paperback   See Other Formats $8.99 Available now or in 2 or 3 days. From the acclaimed author of "The Key to the Golden Firebird." When Ginny receives 13 little blue envelopes with instructions to buy a plane ticket to London, she's soon on an adventure that will change her in more ways than one. ...More

Author/Illustrator Rob Scotton Visits Magic Tree Tuesday March 13 4 p.m. Rob Scotton, creator of Splat the Cat and Russell the Sheep is winging his way from the UK to visit fans in the U.S. And here's a little tidbit from Rob: "I’ve been interested in Art ever since I realised I got more attention from drawing with a pencil, rather than using it to poke my younger brother." Let us know if you can make it. (708)848-0770 or e-mail iris@magictreebooks.com

Book Buddies Comes to Magic Tree Join JUF Book Buddies for stories, songs, craft projects and family fun! JUF Book Buddies is a program for families with chilren ages 0-5. Join us one Sunday a month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to learn about the Jewish holidays, meet new friends and spend meaningful time with you family. There is no cost to attend this program but registration is requested.

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A New Year's Reunion By Li-Qiong, Yu 2011-10 - Candlewick Press (MA) 9780763658816 - Hardcover $15.99 Available now or in 2 or 3 days. Little Maomao's father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely recognizes him, but before long the family is happily making sticky rice balls, listening to firecrackers, and watching the dragon dance in the streets below. Papa gets a haircut, makes repairs to the house, and hides a lucky coin for Maomao to find. Which she does! But all too soon it is time for Papa to go away again. ...More