Reviews
Prairie Fire
“There is a little something for everyone in this sequel to the acclaimed The Story of Owen (Carolrhoda Lab, 2014)….A fantasy YA novel that steers clear of love triangles, teen angst, and a tidy ending is hard to come by; Prairie Fire and its prequel are… View →
Super Football Infographics
“[T]hese bright, well-designed offerings are a cut above most athletic-oriented titles.”—School Library Journal View →
Birthday Rules
“A nice choice for a birthday gift or a special read for birthdays in classrooms or daycares.”—School Library Journal View →
Terrorist: Gavrilo Princip, the Assassin Who Ignited World War I
“This narrative is not only informative but intriguing and ultimately harrowing….[A]n excellent contribution to World War I history collections.”—School Library Journal View →
From Pumpkin to Pie
“[A]n ideal first step for nonfiction newbies. . . . this one sets itself apart from the usual fare for this audience. Strong offerings.”—School Library Journal View →
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“This crash course in juxtaposition and imagination should be celebrated with a peal of bells. An inspiring addition to any poetry collection.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
“An amusing, whimsical flavor runs through all of the selections here, and cute, colorful cartoon drawings accompany each offering, making this a wonderfully ridiculous collection.”—School Library Journal View →
FishFishFish
“Thanks to its wordless design, expressive characters, colorful look, and small jumps in time between panels, this tale will appeal to a broad range of children.”—School Library Journal View →
The Lost Prince
“There is plenty of derring-do and swashbuckling in this fast-paced adventure. . . . [T]his is a salty tale that most middle grade readers will enjoy.”—School Library Journal View →
“With just the right balance of escapade, mystery, and fantasy, Else’s companion to The Traveling Restaurant (Gecko Pr., 2012) hits all the right notes for a fast-paced romp of an adventure.”—School Library Journal View →
The Conformity
“The conclusion to the thrilling ‘Twelve-Fingered Boy’ trilogy (Carolrhoda Lab) has it all: explosions, romance, mental telepathy, hellish creatures comprised of living humans, and a crazy religious cult….Fans of the series will be satisfied.”—School… View →
I Feel Sick!
“Ross’s trademark watercolor and pen and ink illustrations will guarantee check outs if this series is popular in your library. A supplemental series for most libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Trash Mountain
“A quiet gem from a master storyteller.” —School Library Journal View →
Whistle-Blowers: Exposing Crime and Corruption
“…there are few other works that cover this topic. A useful purchase.” —School Library Journal View →
Thrift Shopping: Discovering Bargains and Hidden Treasures
“Filled with colorful photographs depicting beautifully styled scenes, this volume is a real inspiration.” —School Library Journal View →
A Rock Can Be . . .
“Purchase for your rock hounds or where the earlier books in this series are popular.” —School Library Journal View →
The Other Side of the Wall
“Depicted in black and white with a realistic style that portrays a grim history without being overly stark, this graphic novel shares an important view of recent history…. A good addition to school and public libraries looking to add diversity to their teen or secondary… View →
Elephants Can't Jump!
“Reynolds’s digital, cartoon animals exude a playfulness and innocence that perfectly complement Willis’s winsome story.”—School Library Journal View →
Hissy Fitz
“With its short chapters, snappy dialogue, and fast-moving plot, this book will be popular with newly independent readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Elmer and Butterfly
“Everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant is back. . . . Bold colors and whimsical illustrations make this an ideal read-aloud choice.”—School Library Journal View →
Running Dry: The Global Water Crisis
“This title provides a clear and concise look at the importance of fresh water in sustaining life on earth…. An excellent source for student research.” —School Library Journal View →
BZRK Apocalypse
“Fans of the series who were left breathless at the end of BZRK Reloaded (Egmont USA, 2013) will be thrilled to dive into this high-octane conclusion.” —School Library Journal View →
Economics through Infographics
“The colorful charts, maps, and illustrations that fill the pages of this series are sure to appeal to young readers who live in a high-tech, digital world.” —School Library Journal View →
The Dinosaurs are Having a Party!
“Jones’s signature wit shines in this picture book. . . . Details in the full-color, cartoon-style illustrations . . . add to the age-appropriate humor of this story.”—School Library Journal View →