Reviews
Nicholas Hoult: Beast of the Silver Screen
“Shorter than many easy-read biographies, these volumes are jam-packed with information yet manage to avoid a busy appearance on the page and information overload.” —VOYA View →
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“These short books, written in a simple and straightforward style, will appeal most to middle school-aged readers and should find equal popularity among both males and females.” —VOYA View →
Fighter's Alley
“Although the series is aimed at reluctant readers, it is exciting enough to interest voracious readers as well. The Bareknuckle series would be a worthy addition to middle school libraries and libraries serving the tween population.” —VOYA View →
“Friedman’s portrayal of the emotions experienced by a young teenage girl… is sure to connect with young teen readers…. The short, engaging chapters will be especially appealing to reluctant readers.” —VOYA View →
The Loch Ness Monster
“Vanessa’s story is one of two worlds—the real world and the world of folktale and mythology—across which she must manage bravely but, for the most part, secretly.” —VOYA View →
Preppy Fashion
“The books in this series are a fun mix of fashion and self-discovery, with a little DIY thrown in for good measure…. Emphasis is placed on exploring options to find the best way to highlight the reader’s own personal style.” — View →
Triangle Choke
“The short length and focus on action make these books good choices for reluctant readers, particularly those interested in sports.” —VOYA View →
“Using an authentic voice, Friedman conveys the uncertainty and frustration experienced by many preteen/teen girls seeking to find their place in the world….Teachers and librarians searching for novels that connect with female readers—especially reluctant readers—will want to View →
For the Good of Mankind?: The Shameful History of Human Medical Experimentation
“With a sharpened focus on narrative nonfiction in the Common Core, Wittenstein’s book will certainly find its place in the library, aptly integrating itself in both history and science with connections to ethics and the future of research, especially when using the critical… View →
The Biggest Names of Video Games
“This high-interest series will capture the attention of the video game generation….This is an entertaining and informative set with design and content best suited for young teens.” —VOYA View →
Recentering the Universe: The Radical Theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton
“Miller’s book provides a well-written, interesting, and informative history of our understanding of the universe….Libraries looking to spruce up their nonfiction collections, especially with readable science texts, should certainly add this.” — View →
Sex & Violence
“The dialogue is organic, crisp and true. The topics are deep and relevant—sex and violence, of course, but also gender roles, therapy, PTSD, father-son relationships, class rivalry, drug use, and more. This is an amazing story, one that all older teens… View →
A Wounded Name
“The novel is rife with ancient folklore, elements of fantasy, murder, and suspense. Each character is wholly rendered; good and evil are not labels easily affixed in this story, and the complicated family dynamics add to the drama….Readers are in for a treat with… View →
Shadowlark
“This intriguing dystopian adventure’s depiction of the stand this strong female protagonist takes against the horrors of her world is fast-paced, compelling, and un-put-downable. Fans of the first novel will be delighted; those new to the trilogy will be as well, assisted by View →
Army Delta Force: Elite Operations
“The best feature of the series is its full-color photos that allow readers to see the soldiers in action….Readers curious about military Special Forces, including how troops are selected, trained, and equipped, will read these books for leisure.” — View →
Deadly High-Risk Jobs
“A thrilling, thought-provoking study of dangerous jobs, this work should appeal to a wide array of readers of both genders….This is a captivating addition to the reference shelf.” —starred, VOYA View →
Gangsters, Bootleggers, and Bandits
“This series is very visually appealing and fits easily into the preferences of style common to today’s readers by using concise text with easy-to-read language that features interesting voice….This set is a great way to add some fiendish fun to a collection of… View →
A Really Awesome Mess
“Alternating between scenes of broad humor and deep emotion, the authors present a realistic perspective on the flaws we all carry with us, and the way friendships can form and strengthen under any circumstances.” —VOYA View →
BZRK Reloaded
“Round out the experience with realistically unpredictable characters and blockbuster action sequences to complete this thoroughly enjoyable, incredibly disturbing story.” —starred, VOYA View →
The Saints
“This fast-paced novel will…appeal to fans of The Hunger Games trilogy. " —VOYA View →