Reviews
I Don't Want to Go to the Hospital!
“Hospitals made not so scary.” —Booklist Online View →
The Sin-Eater's Confession
This gut-wrenching story is like watching a terrible accident in slow motion….Fans of Bick’s Ashes zombie trilogy will be surprised if they pick this up, but those who do will find ample food for thought and discussion." —VOYA View →
“An amusing family and school story with clever chapter titles.” —School Library Journal View →
“The harmonious and appealing text and illustrations present many opportunities for discussion of other topics, such as helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores before play, and thinking about the best way to solve problems.”… View →
No Baths at Camp
“It’s bath time at Max’s house, and he’s cranky about it. He grumbles that he’d rather be back at summer camp, because ‘there are no baths at camp!’ His mom is skeptical, so Max narrates a week of activities. From rock climbing to art class,… View →
“Bishop’s illustrations evoke an old-world feel, and his strong diagonal lines, busy patterns, and constantly changing positions create a convincing sense of energy as the protagonist jives to the flowing musical notes in every scene.” —School Library Journal View →
Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
“In a perfectly outlined text complete with historical facts, pictures, and informative sidebars, Darwin’s theory from its conception to its promotion are explored….This is a must-have in any library collection as its educational value cannot be denied. It is sure to… View →
Little Fish: A Memoir from a Different Kind of Year
“Wary college-bound students will find comfort in this sincere and endearing look at freshman year.”—Booklist View →
Jeremy's Dreidel
“Jeremy’s Dreidel is a simple yet compelling story, which, in its short narrative, conveys so much. It is Hanukkah time and the art project at the community center is dreidel-making. This is a fun project and everyone involved has great ideas about how to make a special dreidel… View →
Out of Sync
“This story will reach many readers, not just reluctant ones.” —School Library Journal View →
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
“This slim, trim biography will have real appeal for readers. Not only does it chronicle the life of a young man with whom they can identify but it also provides insight into the social media world that they’re smack in the middle of.” —Booklist View →
“A nuanced character study with no easy answers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Under Pressure
“This high-interest, slim book is an accessible read for reluctant readers and soccer fanatics.” —School Library Journal View →
Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
“This is a clear, forthright look at the startling conclusions drawn from a scientist’s research and the enormous ramifications of his conclusions. Well done, and well worth reading.” —School Library Journal View →
Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg
“This book offers a unique perspective through the eyes of a young woman who observed and survived the worst of war.” —School Library Journal View →
The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street
“Who lives on Ben Yehuda Street in Tel Aviv? Lots and lots of cats! Mr. Modiano, the proprietor of the Tel Aviv Fish Palace isn’t a big fan of the furry critters. But Mrs. Spiegel, who lives next door to him in his apartment building, is crazy for them. The apartment building’s… View →
Super Pop!: Pop Culture Top Ten Lists to Help You Win at Trivia, Survive in the Wild, and Make It Through the Holidays
“This is a go-to resource for teens looking to bone up on pop culture, sound interesting at a party, or craft the perfect playlist for a workout.”—Booklist View →
Cheesecake for Shavuot
“Cheesecake for Shavuot is a magnificent picture book with a thoughtful ratio between the text and the photographs, with pages that vary in background color and with photographs that vary in size, giving the book an interesting and original look. The endearing story… View →
Make the Grade: Everything You Need to Study Better, Stress Less, and Succeed in School
“An earnest, comprehensive and ‘everything-you-need’ compendium.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Lotsa Matzah
“Just when you thought there couldn’t be another Passover board book, author Tilda Balsley makes a charming contribution to the category with Lotsa Matzah. Told in rhyming couplets, Balsley does a remarkable job covering the basics of why we eat matzah to hiding the… View →
The Whispering Lake Ghosts: A Mystery about Sound
“While readers might pick up this entry in the Summer Camp Science Mysteries series for the fun story and Torres’ appealing artwork, they’ll also learn quite a bit about sound and might be inspired to try some of the easy experiments at the back of the book.”… View →
“It’s amazing how many little, useful skills there are to know; this is a good choice for teens heading off to college.”—Booklist View →
A Girl's Guide to Fitting in Fitness
“From start to finish, this guide is a useful, well-researched resource for any young woman looking to figure out a regimen that works for her.”—Booklist View →
Sex & Violence
“This is a pitch-perfect, daring novel about how sex and violence fracture a life and the painstakingly realistic process of picking up the pieces….Utterly gripping.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →