Reviews
Dear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves
“[A]long with plenty of (now) amusing anecdotes and hard-won insights, the letters dish up proof that, as Mike Jung puts it, ‘time was on your side, though, and you made it!’”—Booklist View →
In Too Deep
“As always, McClintock keeps her narrative and sentence structure simple, fitting nicely with the just-the-facts-ma’am detective genre and making her story accessible to less skilled readers. She makes these accommodations so skillfully that her traditional-style mystery… View →
“[T]he creators haven’t skimped on the drama, humor, and history of the original, making this a great introduction to the classic story.” —Booklist View →
The Perfect Summer: Book 4
“Kids who don’t care for the romantic intrigue will nonetheless enjoy the comedic elements of the book tour.” —Booklist View →
Holy Spokes!: A Biking Bible for Everyone
“Clearly written and packed with useful information, this handbook will be helpful to novices and more experienced riders alike.”—Booklist View →
Cloneward Bound
“The heart of the story, however, is what makes this book special, and it resides with Fisher, who struggles mightily with his own sense of self-worth when faced with a mirror image of himself that seems to have it all. A successful balance of fizz and substance.”… View →
Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
“[F]or serious readers who delight in forensic investigation or perhaps consider a future in the field, this material will push their understanding further than most titles on this subject for youth readership.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
Chance discovery of human bones on the banks of the Columbia River prompted a police investigation and led to the discovery that the bones were more than 9,000 years old! “Even though this narrative begins with the discovery of bones, it is ultimately the tale of a human life, of a View →
The Normal Kid
“Holmes is a capable and affecting stylist… Readers may enjoy the dynamics of the school story, and they’ll appreciate the message that even difficult transitions are survivable.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories
“The end result of the combination of stories and formal and informal commentary is that readers will feel a stronger, more intimate connection with these writers as people, as well as gain insight into the kinds of support and critique that are useful in story-making and… View →
The Sin-Eater's Confession
“Bick’s compelling tale manages to be a blistering confessional and a page-turning whodunit (or maybe what-really-happened) all in one… Readers won’t be able to look away even if they find they don’t much like—or trust—Ben.” —starred, Kirkus… View →
The Twelve-Fingered Boy
“Jacobs’ storytelling has the effortless velocity of early Dean Koontz, and his prose is textured with hard-boiled grit… An expertly spiced stew of attitude, humor, horror, and grief.” —starred, Booklist View →
Let's Make a Circle Graph
“This series is a wonderful addition to any primary classroom library…. [A] rarity in its field.” —starred, Library Media Connection View →
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
“This is a beautiful introduction to a China that few of us will ever understand.” —starred, Library Media Connection View →
Raining Cats and Detectives: Book 5
“Young mystery readers will enjoy the story, fans of the series will love the animals’ antics and the story’s ending, and adults reading to younger kids will enjoy the humor.” —Booklist View →
H.O.R.S.E.
“This crowd-pleasing picture book will appeal to young children who will enjoy the whimsy, and to older readers who will appreciate the escalating wordplay in the boys’ challenges to each other.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
Infinity and Me
“Even for adults, this is an enormously complex idea—scientifically, mathematically, philosophically—but Hosford smoothly distills it to a manageable serving that will both engage and challenge kids. Swiatkowska’s art, too, is remarkable at this elucidation, illustrating the… View →
Your Circulatory System
“Photos are crisp and vibrant, diagrams are simple yet informative, and there are images of specific body parts. This is an informative series for the inquisitive reader who wants to know basic facts about how our body works.” —Library Media Connection View →
H.O.R.S.E.
“This book will encourage all readers to grab a close friend and get out to play a game, matching their athleticism to their imaginations.” —School Library Journal View →
Peace and Quiet: Book 4
“This graphic novel is perfect for all young readers, but especially those who might be dealing with their own blended-family situation. Readers learn there will be hard times adjusting to the changes but that they can still be part of a loving family unit.” —School View →
Circles, Stars, and Squares: Looking for Shapes
“This simple, straightforward title is perfect for young children who are learning the basics, while the examples could easily lead to discussions about the objects themselves with slightly older readers. A great addition to concept-book collections.” —School… View →
“Distinctive and full of sly humor…. This is the kind of picture book that families fall in love with.” —Publishers Weekly View →