Reviews
Stick Pick
“The story creates a terrific opportunity to start a discussion about accessibility issues for people with disabilities.”— Booklist View →
A Valentine for Frankenstein
“A brightly colored, action-packed lesson in being yourself.”—Booklist View →
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal
“A happy ending will have readers cheering for the brothers and probably begging for a puppy of their own.”—Booklist View →
Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
“An engaging, creative addition to Austen’s many biographies.”—Booklist View →
Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought
“Readers interested in embracing invasivorism might want to try their hand at some of the recipes, which include Wild Kudzu Salsa, Pasta and Periwinkles, and Crisp and Crunchy Beetle Croutons.”—Booklist View →
Self-Driving Cars: The New Way Forward
“The author clearly advocates that it is only a matter of time before autonomous cars hit the road for good . . .”—Booklist View →
True to You
“This volume in the Real Love series successfully uses a high/low format that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as wrestling fans.”—Booklist View →
Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History
“[A] nice balance of recent glories and legendary triumphs so that even casual sports fans might be familiar with some of the events mentioned.”—Booklist View →
Sports Are Fantastic Fun!
“Fantastic fun indeed, even for armchair athletes.”—Booklist View →
An Anty-War Story
“[A] multifaceted, complex allegorical approach . . .”—Booklist View →
I, Claudia
“Smart, witty, and featuring an unforgettable (and possibly unreliable) narrator, as well as a seamless stream of political history, the audience that finds this novel will be unable to put it down.”—starred, Booklist View →
Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery
“[A] unique read that fans of Poe, poetry, or stage plays will find something to grab onto.”—Booklist View →
The Flight of Swans
“A captivating adventure about power, memory, and love.”—Booklist View →
The Great Rhino Rescue: Saving the Southern White Rhinos
“Markle’s clear, matter-of-fact text presents well-researched facts in an organized way. . . . An informative volume explaining an ongoing conservation crisis.”—Booklist View →
Shark Quest: Protecting the Ocean's Top Predators
“[A]n engaging, well-researched book about a much maligned species of fish that deserves our protection.”—Booklist View →
The Epic Origin of Super Potato: Book 1
“If Loony Tunes was in the superhero business, this is something it might have baked up.”—Booklist View →
The Turnaround
“The short chapters, dialogue-driven text, and high stakes make this a safe bet for those seeking a quick read that still has some heft.”—Booklist View →
My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
“Jun’s exquisite graphics . . . offer nonstop merriment and whimsical delight.”—starred, Booklist View →
Pandemic: How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk
“[A] report-ready resource.”—Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
“[A]n adventure that young readers (and prereaders lucky enough to hear it read aloud) will enjoy.”—Booklist View →
“A stunning, reassuring bedtime story.”—starred, Booklist View →
Dig In!: 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps
“A fresh look at growing and preparing foods.”—Booklist View →
Create Music with Scratch
“The engaging text, accompanied by bright illustrations and ready-made blocks of code, is useful in helping young coders compose their own music projects.”—Booklist View →
Science Educator and Advocate Bill Nye
Prepare for ramped-up STEM engagement with the latest installment in the STEM Trailblazer Bios series. In four to five brisk, photo-filled chapters, entries showcase each innovator’s early life, education, career, and… View →