Reviews
The Way Back from Broken
“Rare in its honesty. . . . A subtly touching tale of liberation from grief that, with its sincere existential questioning, will stay with readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Elmer and the Flood
“Elmer is a likeable protagonist, who’s resourceful . . . and confident enough to stand apart from the herd. . . . Another winning entry from the series.”—School Library Journal View →
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins
“Readers gain insights into the research, hard work, and patience involved in conservation efforts while learning about a fascinating animal. A fine choice for most collections.”—School Library Journal View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“A strong endorsement of the power of books and reading, an excellent choice for history and biography collections, and a strong choice for educators emphasizing the importance of community.”—School Library Journal View →
Either the Beginning or the End of the World
“Farish’s writing is haunting. . . . An excellent choice for readers seeking a less than neatly packaged love story or a glimpse into the complicated lineage of war-torn areas.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Ship of Death
“In these slim volumes written at a third grade reading level . . . large typeface, frequent black-and-white illustrations, and pages with sparse amounts of text [are] suited for struggling readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Slug Needs a Hug!
“Ross’s deliciously silly ink and watercolor illustrations are a delightful complement to Jeanne Willis’s bouncy rhyming text. . . . This is a fun and whimsical choice for storytimes about individuality, self-esteem, and love.”—School Library Journal View →
Komodo Dragons: Deadly Hunting Reptiles
“Students can put their critical thinking skills to the test with these well-designed and accessible titles. . . . Featuring a few charts and some eye-catching photographs, these selections are solid contenders in a saturated field.”—School Library Journal View →
Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery
“A solid choice for libraries that serve middle school students, this title will appeal to some would-be archaeologists and is a great addition to classrooms as well.”—School Library Journal View →
One Good Deed
“A recommended purchase for Judaic collections and others.” — School Library Journal View →
Last Night at the Circle Cinema
“A sweet and wonderful tale that will get teens thinking about their own futures and friendships.”—School Library Journal View →
“The bold illustrations with saturated colors offer unique images. . . . This is a welcome addition to larger picture book collections.”—School Library Journal View →
A Spectacular Selection of Sea Critters: Concrete Poems
“A dazzling compilation of concrete poetry that highlights marine life, this book lives up to its title. . . . A great addition.”—School Library Journal View →
Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work
“Featuring top-notch photos, this succinct presentation of a complex topic will make a stimulating addition to most science collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game
“This interesting but little-known story is an important one. . . . A strong work with themes of sports, history, and human kindness.”—School Library Journal View →
Smart and Spineless: Exploring Invertebrate Intelligence
“Downer does a fine job revealing the intelligence of the spineless creatures that make up more than 90 percent of animals on Earth.”—School Library Journal View →
Dino-Swimming
“The dinosaurs behave just like kids. . . . Bright illustrations full of movement and a bouncy rhyming text convey the basics of a swim meet in a fun way.”—School Library Journal View →
Ebola: Fears and Facts
“Breaking new ground, Newman has written a truly excellent book for middle grade students that tackles the terrifying specter of Ebola. As the title suggests, readers will come away with more facts and less fears.”—School Library Journal View →
My Name is Aviva
“Many Jewish children are curious about the origin of their names, and wonder why they are unusual or old fashioned. Newman’s clear and rich narrative explains the custom with warmth and appreciation for tradition.” — School Library Journal View →
The Eternity Key
“This modern adaptation of the Persephone and Hades myth continues to hit all the right notes. . . Rich world-building and swoon-worthy romance will thrill fans of mythology-based sagas and will keep readers anticipating the conclusion.”—School Library Journal View →
When I Am Happiest
“Eriksson’s delightful black-and-white drawings help to soften the severity of the subject matter, as their sweetness comes through the characters’ expressions. Though this title is more serious than the first two installments, those who are fans of Dani will applaud… View →
“The economy of the stories is matched by the masterful use of white space and the placement of collage images. . . . This collection of quiet, open-minded stories is a solid choice for most libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Information Insecurity: Privacy under Siege
“[A] wealth of information for students looking to learn more about this complex and ongoing debate….An essential purchase.”―School Library Journal View →
The Nitty-Gritty Gardening Book: Fun Projects for All Seasons
“These simple, inexpensive seasonal projects are designed to inspire minds, busy hands, and yield edifying results….[K]ids will gain a sense of scientific wonder watching their completed activities come to fruition.”―School Library Journal View →