Reviews
You Can Do It, Bert!
“A winning example of less is more.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Tear You Apart
“Twisting together the tales of Snow White and Rumpelstiltskin—with a dash of Romeo and Juliet and Hades and Persephone—this fantastical mash-up is full of angst, star-crossed romance, and magic. There’s plenty of high-stakes drama to keep readers engaged.”… View →
Arctic Thaw: Climate Change and the Global Race for Energy Resources
“Succinct and clearly written, the text offers up-to-date information, illustrated with clear color photos and useful maps. An articulate introduction to the Arctic in a time of profound, striking changes.” —Booklist View →
Saturday Night Live: Shaping TV Comedy and American Culture
They say dying is easy; it’s comedy that’s hard. And writing about comedy is hard as well. Kaplan does a fine job of detailing the history of the iconic TV show Saturday Night Live, introducing some of the cast’s biggest stars over the eras. But chronicling their… View →
Your Head Shape Reveals Your Personality!: Science's Biggest Mistakes about the Human Body
“This pithy book, from the Science Gets It Wrong series, gives readers a look at some of the mistaken notions that seem amusing now but resulted in untold deaths…. Source notes and a bibliography will lead on students, many of whose curiosities will be piqued.”… View →
Knockout Games
“This is a novel that needs to be read and discussed by both teens and adults. Get this one out there and start the discussion.” —VOYA View →
The Bunker Diary
“A unique choice that will get teens talking.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Chernobyl's Wild Kingdom: Life in the Dead Zone
“Johnson paints a picture so vivid, readers will probably light up a Geiger counter after reading it. . . . [A]n informative, unsettling reference that captures the fallibility of humanity and the resilience of life.”—starred, VOYA View →
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
“Simple but lyrical text conveys this beautiful, thought-provoking tale of ecological awareness and recycling. . . . An inspiring account.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Place Hacking: Venturing Off Limits
“Rosen emphasizes the pleasure of discovery and the joy of participating in a sport with style and a goal of mastery. From the cockamamie (extreme ironing) to daredevilry (rooftopping) to a fine day out (catacomb rambling), a taste of unbridled adventure for everyone.”… View →
The Bunker Diary
“[The Bunker Diary] is for everyone, playing just as well as can’t-stop-reading entertainment as it does an allegorical passage into darkness.” —starred, Booklist View →
Lark Ascending
“Teens looking for a well-written dystopian adventure with steampunk elements in the magical machines created by the Architects will enjoy spending time with Lark and her companions.” —starred, VOYA View →
Goldie Takes a Stand: Golda Meir's First Crusade
“This is a lovely addition to the biography shelf for the youngest readers” — starred review, Jewish Book World View →
“Lush illustrations will draw readers into this gently funny adaptation of Perrault’s story.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Hare and Tortoise Race Across Israel
“Working in a milky, muted palette, Goudreau’s crisply defined illustrations successfully capture Israel’s urban bustle, geographic diversity, and leisure attractions, including the friends’ dip in the Dead Sea afterward.” — Publisher’s… View →
Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes
“Keyser offers an illuminating synthesis of history, science, commerce, and sports that shows why kicks are where it’s at….This will be popular.” —Booklist View →
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
“Though Isatou Ceesay’s country may be unfamiliar to young readers, they’ve probably done some handicraft recycling of their own. The easy connection makes this a welcome addition to the small shelf of examples of ingenuity in developing nations.” —Kirkus… View →
“An entertaining romp, more comical than scary and with a poignant but hopeful close.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis
“Highly recommended as an insightful exploration of an important historical true crime and a solid introduction to narrative nonfiction.”—Library Journal View →
Bubbe's Belated Bat Mitzvah
“The chunky, stylized art is a good match for this pleasing story, which not only shows a lovely link between generations but also proves that you’re never to old to learn.” —Booklist View →
Hissy Fitz
“Hissy’s drily delivered complaints and observations…entertain, while Hissy’s frustration at his dependence on large humans who annoy him will likely resonate with many a reader. " —Publishers Weekly View →
Joy in Mudville
“As a read-aloud, sports fans and story lovers will enjoy learning how Mudville wins the game.” —Library Media Connection View →
Hit and Run
“As one of the rare cases of a foster child serving as protagonist, the series… can also serve as a basis for discussing what it means to lose a parent.” —Library Media Connection View →