Reviews
Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“Surrisi concocts a juicy small-town mystery out of tantalizing incidents and clues, red herrings, wild imaginings . . . and plot twists . . . . A comfy romp.”—Booklist View →
The Palace of Memory
“Sedgwick keeps the pages turning with nonstop action; daring circus stunts; light mystery; and an interesting, multiethnic cast of characters. An abrupt ending signals more high-stakes adventures for Danny Woo and the Mysterium.”—Booklist View →
The Bolds to the Rescue
“Like [The Bolds], [The Bolds to the Rescue] can be read on a metaphorical level as a story with satiric edges about cultural outsiders looking for ways to fit in—or just enjoyed for its comical mishaps and broad humor.”—Booklist View →
Gus's Garage
“[A] tale for young tinkerers and gadget-lovers.”—Booklist View →
I Want a Friend!
“A simple, satisfying picture book on a timeless topic: making friends.”—Booklist View →
Jamal's Journey
“Touches of folktale blend well with this take on traditional and modern life.”—Booklist View →
Smash!: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe with the Large Hadron Collider
“Though it’s as dense as expected, Latta keeps the book from bogging down by offering clear, concise explanations that will appeal to those whose minds are already tickled by the mysteries of physics.”—Booklist View →
Porcupine's Picnic: Who Eats What?
“[T]here’s plenty of information to be gleaned from these pages. . . . Cheerful artwork and a narrative with plenty of repetition make this a great pick for group story time.”—Booklist View →
Ninja Plants: Survival and Adaptation in the Plant World
“The book offers solid proof that, in spite of their unobtrusive existence, plants can be ninjalike and are more sophisticated in survival than most people realize.”—Booklist View →
The Cricket and the Ant: A Shabbat Story
Source: The Horn Book Guide to Children’s and Young Adult Books Title: The Cricket and the Ant: A Shabbat Story Reviewer name: Sarah Hannah Gómez Spring 2017 In an Israeli retelling of “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” Cricket plays music all week and leaves… View →
Exoplanets: Worlds beyond Our Solar System
“Perfect for outer space enthusiasts and out of this world for report writers.”—School Library Journal View →
Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
“The step-by-step process of ascertaining that the sea otter was responsible for the thriving ecosystem provides a strong example of the value and excitement of primary research. . . . A very informative selection for environmental studies.”—School Library Journal View →
Children of the Past: Archaeology and the Lives of Kids
“[T]his book is certain to capture and hold readers’ attention and help them understand that kids’ history is human history. A fine purchase for history and archaeology collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Ninja Plants: Survival and Adaptation in the Plant World
“The catchy title is sure to attract readers. . . . [Consider] for collections in need of botanical materials.”—School Library Journal View →
Smash!: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe with the Large Hadron Collider
“This title will be sought out for both pleasure reading and report writing. For all middle and high school science collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
“This is not an easy book, but it is powerful—just like its theme. Consider for guided in-depth discussions on Billie Holiday and U.S. history.”—School Library Journal View →
Camp So-and-So
“A wildly imaginative novel with plenty of twists, this is a good pick for teens who like stories filled with bravery and dark magic.”—School Library Journal View →
What Girls Are Made Of
“The author presents a hopeful conclusion as Nina learns that self-love and fulfillment can be found through helping others. Because of its complex symbolism and graphic imagery, this well-written novel is best suited to mature YA readers.”—School Library Journal View →
The Negro Leagues: Celebrating Baseball's Unsung Heroes
“A concise, highly readable, and thoughtful introduction to an oftentimes overlooked segment of sports history.”—School Library Journal View →
Tickle My Ears
It’s late, and the Little Rabbit must go to bed, so toddlers are invited to help him settle down in this bedtime storybook. This sweet board book, originally published in German, invites toddlers to participate in Little Rabbit’s bedtime ritual and then rewards them for… View →
Children of the Past: Archaeology and the Lives of Kids
“[T]his is an engaging, possibly revelatory look at childhoods of the past and the work of archaeologists.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Camp So-and-So
“McCoy has written a downright peculiar book that manages to deliver a compelling tale of friendship and survival. . . . Weird, fun, clever, and different—in a good way.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“An unusual approach to vampires with shudders tempered by plenty of humor. Readers will happily welcome back Quinnie and the Maiden Rockers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →