Reviews
Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!: A Look at Forces
“This series would be a welcome addition to school libraries’ science section as well as elementary science classrooms. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →
Raised by Wolves
“Barnes weaves a fantastic story line full of great plot twists and turns with a little romance sprinkled in…..[A] great read and a must-have for libraries with fans of the supernatural. " —School Library Journal View →
Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah
“This book is an enjoyable read-aloud and will appeal to students looking for Hanukkah material. The illustrations and text meld together very well to make this an appealing book with an engaging story that will captivate the reader. Recommended.” —Library Media… View →
Lost Sight: True Survival Stories
“Students will immediately be drawn to these eye-catching photographs as well as to the illustrations of some of the newest medical techniques and procedures. These books will attract not only those students studying the human body, but also those students who may be interested in… View →
Annie Hoot and the Knitting Extravaganza
“The watercolor illustrations are vibrant and detailed, especially the patterned needlework.” --Library Media Connection View →
The Drained Brains Caper: Book 1
“The crisp black and white artwork is appealing, and the writing is just edgy enough to entice middle-schoolers.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Although this new series is clearly designed to entertain and make learning enjoyable, the text of each volume is carefully chosen to convey an abundance of detailed information about nutrition and exercise. The series is a perfect complement to a science or physical education… View →
Frozen Secrets: Antarctica Revealed
“Sally Walker’s Frozen Secrets: Antarctica Revealed is an excellent and beautifully written love story about the great southern continent.” —Science Books & Films View →
Battling Malaria: On the Front Lines against a Global Killer
“This title offers students an eye-opening view of what life is like in other parts of the world and the dangers faced by people in developing countries.” —School Library Journal View →
"Washing Adam's Jeans" and Other Painless Tricks for Memorizing Social Studies Facts
“In the introduction, Cleary defines ‘mnemonic’ and gives a few examples. Using songs, captions, sentences, poems, and numbers to aid in memorizing are all demonstrated.” —School Library Journal View →
Everything I Was
“Everything I Was—which answers the question what and where is home—has everything I’d ever want in a novel: engaging characters; a storyline with a surprising amount of tension; a family life that sometimes fits like an outgrown shirt for the heroine, Irene; and a… View →
I, Emma Freke
“Atkinson (From Alice to Zen and Everyone in Between) has written a lively novel with an empathetic, well-drawn heroine.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Protectors
“the goings-on in the lonely funeral home are effectively eerie, and the details of cadaver restoration and embalming give the novel a believable (if kinda icky) edge. If your teens dig this, try the other books in the Night Fall series, all of which take place in the unlucky town… View →
Sneaky Sheep
“The irascible duo is tons of fun to follow across the pages; Monroe even blasts them through panel borders to illustrate just how ‘incredibly sneaky’ they are. Ultimately, a dark forest, a hungry wolf, and a steep cliff figure into their comeuppance—though a final page View →
The Ancient Formula: A Mystery with Fractions
“This series helps show how people use math every day along with presenting some fun mysteries and character lessons with lively, colorful illustrations.” —Booklist View →
Mallory in the Spotlight
“The fourteenth volume in the Mallory series is a fast-moving chapter book depicting a low period in the girls’ strong friendship.” —Booklist View →
Blood on My Hands
“[T]his is a rare teen thriller with an actual mystery that is as quickly paced as it is heart wrenching.” —Booklist View →
I, Emma Freke
“Atkinson deftly portrays the intense self-consciousness that is an inherent part of the transition between childhood and adolescence. . . . A poignant journey of self-discovery.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Ruth and the Green Book
“Cooper masterfully captures the emotions of the characters, filling his pages with three-dimensional individuals. This story touches on a little-known moment in American history with elegance, compassion and humanity.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Changing Moon: Book 1
“Bubble-gum-tinged whimsy abounds in this stylish French graphic-novel import. . . . With its upbeat palette (courtesy of Pop), manga-inspired art and hip characters, this charmer is sure to please preteen girls.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Notes from the Blender
“It’s a rare treat to find a teen novel with both heart and humor in such great and equal quantities.” —Booklist View →
Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah
“The real draw is the high drama of Harrington’s sculptural illustrations and their superhero cartoon vibe, as the Maccabees fend off armored elephants and labor to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Ruth and the Green Book
“A sense of resiliency courses through Cooper’s (Back of the Bus) filmy illustrations—beatific portraits of the Esso worker who sells the family their Green Book and the owner of a ‘tourist home’ where the family spends the night radiate strength, kindness, and… View →