Reviews
Go Easy on Energy
“Aimed at getting the youngest children to think about energy conservation, this pleasantly illustrated entry in the Planet Protectors series follows a young boy named Tyler through one day at school and home as he monitors energy use as a member of his school’s Power… View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“Notable for clarity, directness, and simplicity of writing and design alike, this volume, both handsome and fascinating, begins with the hunt for the frogs’ killer and ends with the urgent need to create a safe environment for their return to the wild.”… View →
Gun Control: Preventing Violence or Crushing Constitutional Rights?
“In the USA Today’s Debate: Voices and Perspectives series, hot topics are sure to invite passionate discussion on all sides, especially since the arguments pro and con are rooted in today’s headlines even as they hearken back to the… View →
You Will Call Me Drog
“There is nothing else out there quite like this, and Cowing shifts fluidly from sensitive drama to startling violence to high comedy…. A unique look at speaking your mind.” —Booklist View →
Fish You Were Here: Book 4
“Venable and Yue have concocted another winning entry in the cute Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series.” —Booklist View →
Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense
“A comforting read for the young and a nostalgic look back for those who have already sailed these hormone-perturbed waters.”—Booklist View →
The Absolute Value of -1
“At times raw with emotion…, the story compellingly explores how teens connect with one another and how they view themselves. Many readers will relate to the feelings of isolation and lack of hope portrayed here. Edgy and gritty, Brezenoff’s YA debut reads like a cross… View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“The question raised by all this is not whether their love will last but, rather, do their genders and sexual identities matter.” —Booklist View →
Free Running
“This entry in Lerner’s On the Radar: Sports series captures the adrenaline-fueled energy of runners, using bold graphics, bright colors, and short interviews to showcase professionals, demonstrate moves, and trace the origins of free running.” —Booklist View →
“Will’s philosophical waxings on societal and historical changes never become didactic. Moodily atmospheric, like the cold, gray London it describes, with a gentle, nongraphic romance and a powerful revenge motif, Wignall’s teen debut presents a vampire with… View →
In Trouble
“Author Levine has broached a delicate subject in the hope that readers will reflect upon what life was like for women before Roe v. Wade and where our nation could be headed if we refuse to learn from our history…. It’s also a stark reminder of ‘the more things… View →
The Look Book: 50 Iconic Beauties and How to Achieve Their Signature Styles
“[T]he best part of this book is the introduction to iconic faces young people may have never seen before.”—Booklist View →
The Beatles: Music Revolutionaries
“The Beatles might not make the kids crazy like they once did, but there’s no doubt that anyone seriously interested in music needs to know about rock’s foremost revolutionaries…. Pertinent articles culled from USA Today and plenty of… View →
“Unlike most sleepaway-camp books for this age, this one is reassuring and positive, especially for firsttime campers.” —Booklist View →
“This novel crackles with adventure and suspense and will delight fans with its blend of wizardry and court life.” —Booklist View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“The romance and scares are real, but light, and make for a thoroughly enjoyable read.” —Booklist View →
“Kids will appreciate the reversal of the traditional gender roles as well as the enduring message.” —Booklist View →
The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
“Presenting biographical information as well as exploring Washington’s visual representation, this handsome book finds a unique slant on the first president.” —Booklist View →
The Ferret's a Foot: Book 3
“The Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series continues to entertain, with cute animals, witty dialogue, and a solid mystery.” —Booklist View →
The Sunflower Sword
“Brightly colored and full of action, the expressive illustrations feature an appealing little knight whose disarming features include the cowboy boots on his feet, the upside-down colander on his head, and the goat that serves as his steed. The message of peace arises from the… View →
