Reviews
Ghostly Evidence: Exploring the Paranormal
“Skeptics and believers alike will enjoy this ghoulish and informative exploration of ghosts and the paranormal.” —School Library Journal View →
Ode to a Commode: Concrete Poems
“This is a solid book of poetry with a variety of enjoyable examples to inspire readers’ own efforts.” —School Library Journal View →
Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole
“Quiet haikus written by Santa Claus are gift-wrapped in lovely folk-inspired, jewel-toned spreads…. A lovely and enticing addition.” —School Library Journal View →
Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise
“This title will be a useful addition where holiday books are in demand or to address the needs of any child trying to adapt to a new sibling.” —School Library Journal View →
Latke, the Lucky Dog
“This is a pleasant Hanukkah title, with the bonus of nicely conveying that the rescued animal is a lucky dog indeed. A brief description of the holiday is included.” —School Library Journal View →
Mercy Mode
“Garner continues her unique take on the very popular zombie story, focusing less on the horror of being attacked by mindless hordes of the undead and more on the homesteading tale of a small group just trying to survive.” —School Library Journal View →
“A real slash and burn of gender stereotypes, this title delivers a unique message for both teens and adults about finding your own way despite cultural conventions. Fans of Jeffrey Brown’s autobiographical comics will also enjoy it.”—Library Journal View →
“This tiny tome will make an excellent gift for the book lovers and librarians in your life and might make a good marketing tool for the other books in your library.”—School Library Journal View →
Returning to Shore
“A good title to bridge middle grade readers to slightly more mature stories and narratives.” —School Library Journal View →
All You Are
“Purchase for collections that need more high-interest, lower–reading level titles with diverse characters.” —School Library Journal View →
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis
“[A] captivating account, and readers will quickly become absorbed in the suspense surrounding Freda’s murder.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
“Fans of magical adventures along the lines of Daniel Pinkwater’s Mrs. Noodlekugel (Candlewick, 2012) will enjoy this mystical romp”—School Library Journal View →
Girls vs. Guys: Surprising Differences between the Sexes
“This choice may pave the way to further discussion and serve to inspire students to conduct their own social experiments.” —School Library Journal View →
Goldie Takes a Stand: Golda Meir's First Crusade
“A solid choice for read-alouds, it could spark discussions about service learning, immigration, leadership, and inspiring female role models. Goldie’s strong voice comes through, and the conversational tone makes it accessible for readers.” — School Library… View →
“Purchase where graphic novel memoirs are in demand.”—School Library Journal View →
Daisy to the Rescue: True Stories of Daring Dogs, Paramedic Parrots, and Other Animal Heroes
“Well-documented cases of animals rescuing men, women, and children are recounted with precision . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines
“The rhymes flow well, and the text swoops and swerves with the motion of the plane.” —School Library Journal View →
I Want to Go Home!
“As usual, Ross’s boldly colored cartoons are a delight, clearly illuminating the emotions of the princess and her extended family…. A great new chapter in this series.” —School Library Journal View →
Elmer and the Monster
“McKee’s brightly colored illustrations and expressive animals will catch the attention of children…. The message that things may not be as scary as they seem is perfect for all children, and Elmer’s bravery is commendable.” —School Library Journal View →
My Heart is Laughing
“Eriksson’s plentiful black-and-white line drawings expressively show joy and distress and perfectly complement the story…. Genuine feelings such as humor, honesty, and heartbreak will leave readers yearning for Dani to return once again.” —starred, School… View →
“Suitable for any high school library, as all students at some point must make important decisions about their futures.”—School Library Journal View →
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
“Johnston seamlessly blends fantasy with realistic fiction…. Suggest this title to reluctant readers as the fast-paced plot and witty dialogue will keep them turning pages until the tale’s exciting conclusion. A great addition for any library with a strong fantasy… View →