Reviews
How LEDs Work
“A good choice for motivated, capable readers.”—Booklist View →
Prom: The Big Night Out
“[F]or readers who are new to the idea of prom or are looking for an overview that reads like a teen magazine, this should be an easy sell.”—Booklist View →
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species
“This unique approach to animal study gives readers insight into a less commonly discussed area of scientific research, while simultaneously illuminating an elusive, ‘new’ animal.”—Booklist View →
Sammy Spider's First Bar Mitzvah
“Josh’s family is invited to cousin Ben’s bar mitzvah, and as usual, Sammy Spider is curious. The sentient arachnid manages to stow away, first in the family’s tallit bag and later in Mr. Shapiro’s jacket pocket, providing Sammy (and readers) with a close-up view of all the… View →
The Secret of Goldenrod
“[A] wistful and superlative coming-of-age story. . . . Perfect for readers who crave contemporary stories that feel like a classic, this is one to be re-read and enjoyed many times over.”—starred, Booklist View →
Stone Cold: Book 1
“Give this to middle- and high-school readers who enjoy mysteries mixed with dark fantasy.”—Booklist View →
A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent
“With a compelling story and appealing artwork, this inviting foray into American history will catch the attention of many readers.”—Booklist View →
Spring Is Fun!
“[An] inviting first look at the spring season . . . [and] a good pick for collections serving preschoolers and newly independent readers.”—Booklist View →
Blast from the North
“Zeltser pairs friendship and climate change in this adventure of good versus evil. . . . [T]his is a good choice for reluctant readers or fans of the Ice Age animated movies.”—Booklist View →
Basketball Time!
“This is a wonderful choice for a preschool unit on sports or for a beginning reader with a passion for the game.”—Booklist View →
Deadman Anchor
“Short sentences and chapters, gripping text, teen angst, haunting tales, and dangerous weather make this . . . a good quick pick for readers after some excitement, or librarians looking to add to their high/low shelves.”—Booklist View →
Heart or Mind
“The present-tense, plot-driven narrative is compelling. . . . While it is written with the high/low reader in mind, this will likely have appeal for readers at any reading level.”—Booklist Online View →
Digital Safety Smarts: Preventing Cyberbullying
“[This] series is aimed at readers who have grown up using the Internet but may not fully understand what they intuitively do online. . . . This solid series will be useful for teachers who want to help their students become savvier digital natives.”—Booklist Online View →
Stay in the Game
“There is plenty of fast-paced suspense to keep the interest of reluctant readers. . . . [T]his suspenseful series starter is a good purchase for libraries looking to add more genre fiction to their high/low collections.”—Booklist Online View →
The Maypop Kidnapping: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“Red herrings aplenty will keep readers guessing about the identity of the criminals. . . . Middle-grade readers looking for an unusual protagonist and setting will be well served by this.”—Booklist Online View →
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
Large and small, the many colorful illustrations perfectly capture the lovable, idiosyncratic characters and their woodland world. . . . First published in Sweden, this beguiling chapter book is a fine choice for young independent readers or for reading aloud."—Booklist Online View →
Luis Paints the World
“This story is inspired by an art program in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a town of residents from all over the world, who share their stories and traditions through mural art. Its beautiful message will touch the hearts of readers and maybe inspire them to create art of their… View →
Don't Call Me Grandma
“It’s easy . . . to write books about fun grandmothers. . . . Introducing a sharp-tongued, disagreeable grandmother is more difficult. But Nelson pulls it off. . . . By book’s end, perceptive readers will see this 96-year-old as a multilayered woman who has experienced… View →
Timber Creek Station
“British author Lewis’ debut is based on her time as the family helper on just such an outback [cattle station]. . . . It is the learning curve of Liz that will engage the reader who is open to understanding a variation of abject intolerance in a remote culture that is… View →