Reviews
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
“Lizbeth and her pod of “weirdos” will make you laugh then steal your heart. This hilarious and heartfelt gem is moving straight to my “favorites” shelf."—Lisa Lewis Tyre, author of Last in a Long Line of Rebels and Hope in the Holler View →
Like Spilled Water
“[A]n immersive, riveting book…Liu weaves an inspiring story through compelling characters.”—Jennifer Moffett, author of Those Who Prey View →
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
“Fun, funny, and fully heartfelt. Everyone needs true-blue friends like Lizbeth’s. SuperChicken for life.”—Kristin L. Gray, author of The Amelia Six and Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge View →
The Prince of Steel Pier
“A tween gets in over his head in this introspective and nostalgic story.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Fire in the Sky
“. . . Excellent historical fiction for young readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Lost in the River of Grass
“Read this novel by Ginny Rorby if you’re not brave enough to step into the Everglades with the snakes and the gators and the skeeters and the feeling that, geez, you might be lost. She writes with a powerful sense of place. I’m really impressed.” —Jeff… View →
Everything I Was
“Demas writes beautifully of a family in crisis, a teen who takes charge of her own life, first love and last love, and the way a closeness with the natural world forces growth the way a gardener forces early bulbs. I could not stop reading.” —Jane Yolen, author of… View →
Mallory on the Move
“Mallory is an appealing character who deserves a place alongside Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and Clarice Bean. This amusing offering makes a good choice for youngsters who are adjusting to new environs.” —School Library… View →
President of the Underground Railroad: A Story about Levi Coffin
“This biography of a little-known hero will supplement studies of the period.” —School Library Journal View →
All Year Long
“Featuring a loving family of four, this charming book celebrates the highlights of each season. The collage artwork is fresh and fun to peruse. A delightful book that will work as well with one child as it will in a storytime setting.” —School… View →
Trick-or-Treat on Milton Street
“. . .a warm and fuzzy holiday tale.” —School Library Journal View →
The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories
“Not just a collection of stories, The Curiosities gives the reader a glimpse into the collective Sisters heads’ as they pithily write of inspiration, plot devices, and writing experiments in a subtly original format. I love everything about this book: the trim… View →
Like Spilled Water
“Family obligations, personal desires, and secret lives collide in this tense yet graceful novel about a girl seeking the truth behind her brother’s unexpected death.”—Amelia Brunskill, author of The Window View →
Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg
“. . .an interesting and credible biography of the feisty, determined, and oftbeset inventor. . . illustrations are striking, appropriate, and enhance the text.” —School Library Journal View →
Chocolate by Hershey: A Story about Milton S. Hershey
“. . .a well-rounded presentation. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Click!: A Story about George Eastman
“Black-and-white illustrations complement and enhance the text. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Story of a Dolphin
“A lovely book, and a gentle lesson on the interrelationship between people and animals.” —School Library Journal View →
Wheels and Axles
“Children will find these accessible titles [Wheels and Axles; Pulleys; and Inclined Planes and Wedges] informative, and may see their world in a different light after reading them.” —School Library Journal View →
“A fine overview of the plant and animal life of the boreal forest. A well-crafted introduction to an area little explored in children’s books.” —School Library Journal View →