Reviews
Ghost Diamond!
“These imaginative books will appeal to readers with a quirky sense of humor.” —School Library Journal View →
“Throughout this fast-paced and unique story, Wignall maintains a suspenseful, spooky mood with elegant, evocative prose. Enough loose ends are tied up to make for a satisfying conclusion, but a few tantalizing threads remain.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“Written with humor and a fast pace, this book should have wide appeal, especially among fans of ‘Twilight’ and other supernatural romances.” —School Library Journal View →
Seven Wonders of the Rocky Planets and Their Moons
“Highlighting such not-to-be-missed features as Mars’s Olympus Mons, the wild gyrations of the Sun as seen from Mercury, and even the unique (so far!) presence of life on Earth, this stimulating and heavily illustrated guide to the inner planets guarantees a terrific start to View →
Alien Envoy
“In Zack’s sixth adventure as an alien hiding among humans, he finds himself engaged in a desperate struggle with nonhuman enemies who are out to prevent Earth from joining the Galactic Union. Can he survive their attacks to make his case before the Galactic Council?… View →
Is There Life on Other Planets?: And Other Questions about Space
“Presented with plenty of space photos, artists’ conceptions, and even cartoons, this is the straight dope on gravity in space, how the Sun works, what the Moon is made of, whether there really are UFOs (yes, but they’re not crewed by aliens), and other matters of… View →
I Love Him to Pieces: Book 1
“Görrissen captures the personalities of the characters in body language and facial expressions, revealing far more about what they’re thinking and feeling than is provided in the dialogue alone. This is a strong beginning to a series of short teen romances that will later… View →
The Milky Way
“As an early introduction, this clear, informative, and helpfully illustrated look at our home galaxy’s shape, core, stars, star clusters, dust clouds, and other components will not only give younger tourists a sense of what to look for in their travels, but also a sense of… View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“The road to true love is never easy, whether you’re a jock, a nerd, or the new guy. But throw in zombies and Frankenstein’s monster and things get really difficult! Terrific art and sweet romances make these fun stories winners for fans of the paranormal. Every volume… View →
“[A] wild ride of deception, mystery, and young love.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
“The universal theme of the ups and downs of friendship makes the book appealing for children of all backgrounds…. A good choice for fans of friendship stories, summer-camp aficionados, and Jewish readers in general.” —School Library Journal View →
The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
“The full-color images are excellent throughout and are astounding when showing the wax reconstructions…. A stellar addition to most libraries.” —School Library Journal View →
What Can't Wait
“This strong first novel makes an excellent choice for populations with large numbers of immigrant students.” —School Library Journal View →
The Maltese Mummy: Book 2
“Those who want plots that are more Scooby Doo than Nancy Drew will enjoy this silly romp of a mystery.” —School Library Journal View →
Lost in the River of Grass
“Factual details about local flora and fauna make this more than just a survival story, creating an intimate portrait of the Everglades.” —School Library Journal View →
Jumping Jenny
“With its bright, child-friendly cartoonlike illustrations, the book succeeds in reminding children to recognize their own gifts and to remember to give to others.” —School Library Journal View →
Today the World Is Watching You: The Little Rock Nine and the Fight for School Integration, 1957
“Readers may be familiar with this historic event, but Magoon provides a deeper look into the students’ lives and discusses the isolation, frustrations, and very real dangers they faced both inside and outside of Central High School…. An ideal purchase for research… View →
The Ferret's a Foot: Book 3
“The mystery, while uncomplicated and dotted with humorous moments, still allows for some basic deductive reasoning as readers search for the culprit…. Kids who have a thing for pets (which is a sizable group) and a hankering for humor will likely take to this title.”… View →
The Daytona 500: The Thrill and Thunder of the Great American Race
“While not as heady as the scent of hot engine oil or as dramatic as a 10,000 rpm engine at full throttle, this colorful entry should still have young race fans wheedling for a ‘Speedweeks’ vacation and dreaming of a place in a pit box.” —School Library… View →
Spiky, Slimy, Smooth: What Is Texture?
“A variety of textures and surfaces is shown and contrasted in this casually structured visual feast…. Not really a book on the sense of touch and not really a book on adjectives, this amalgam will work in either science or language arts classrooms. But just browsing and… View →
The Littlest Mountain
“A solid choice for Judeo-Christian collections that may be enjoyed in secular settings as well.” —School Library Journal View →
Sphynx Are the Best!
“Pithy blurbs provide an overview of each breed, complementing without overwhelming the highlight of the books: adorable photographs of cats…. Excellent browsing choices.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Oil Spill!: Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
“Highly relevant and informative, this book offers a valuable account of the events leading up to, causing, and resulting in what may be America’s worst environmental disaster.” —School Library Journal View →