Reviews
Three's Company, Mallory!
“Loyal fans and first-time readers alike will find it easy to relate to the narrator of this illustrated chapter book, the twenty-first in the Mallory series.” —Booklist Online View →
Plastic, Ahoy!: Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
“An engaging and worthwhile read, this will surely make young readers think twice about their trash.” —Booklist View →
Returning to Shore
“A quiet, thoughtful story for sophisticated readers.” —Booklist View →
Chart Topper
“Aimed at reluctant readers, with short chapters and snappy dialogue, this entry in The Opportunity series continues the brand by providing an entertaining, charming, and thoughtful peek into a field many creative types aspire to enter.” —Booklist View →
Stinky Sanitation Inventions
“Marsico takes readers on a smelly tour that roams widely, both historically and geographically. Each topic gets one relatively short but well-written page of text and a full-page photo with several captions.” —Booklist View →
Stolen Luck
“[This] book will find an audience among reluctant readers attracted by the setting and the supernatural edge of the Dario Quincy Academy of Dance series.” —Booklist Online View →
Shadowlark
“With its blend of dystopian, steampunk, and generally fantastical elements, Spooner’s follow up is even stronger and more gripping than the debut and is sure to ensnare further loyal readers.” —starred, Booklist View →
The Franchise
“Aimed at reluctant readers and using short chapters, an enticing plot, and an admirable protagonist, this is a provocative, ethically satisfying glimpse of the gritty underside of professional football.” —Booklist View →
Marvelous Muffins, Breads, and Pancakes
“The You’re the Chef series cover images are so bright, bold, and, well, mouthwatering, readers are gonna want to cram on their chef’s hat, roll up their sleeves, and dive right in.” —Booklist View →
Dino-Wrestling
“Many a little reader will do a victory dance in the stacks for this combination of dinosaurs and hand-to-hand combat.” —Booklist Online View →
“This reader-friendly nonfiction may inspire further inquiry into the life of an important figure in American history and may encourage kids to be mindful of King’s ideals of fairness and equality, not only on the third Monday of each January but all year round.”… View →
Map My Neighborhood
“The subject heading for these books is cartography, and these map-making directions are indeed simple enough for a new reader…. These work best read together to reinforce the concepts and give children ideas for things they can map themselves.” —Booklist View →
The Alliance
“A smoothly written, accessible story of two brave and sympathetic teens who struggle to overcome odds. This volume in the Surviving Southside series is an excellent title for reluctant readers and is sure to spark discussion in GSA groups and in the… View →
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
“This slim, trim biography will have real appeal for readers. Not only does it chronicle the life of a young man with whom they can identify but it also provides insight into the social media world that they’re smack in the middle of.” —Booklist View →
The Whispering Lake Ghosts: A Mystery about Sound
“While readers might pick up this entry in the Summer Camp Science Mysteries series for the fun story and Torres’ appealing artwork, they’ll also learn quite a bit about sound and might be inspired to try some of the easy experiments at the back of the book.”… View →
My Happy Life
“This simply written chapter book tenderly portrays the happiness of a child whose life is in balance, as well as the colossal, unremitting, inconsolable sorrow of one who is suffering loss. . . . The clarity and simplicity of the writing are balanced by the verve and finesse of… View →
Perfect Pizza Recipes
“The You’re the Chef series invites readers to get behind the stove and start whipping up recipes they and their family will enjoy…. A colorful, easy-to-read design and illustrations of the process combined with a photo of the finished dish top off these tasty… View →
Two Shy Pandas
“The illustrations provide just the right amount of bashful cuteness to make the reader empathize with the pandas and cheer for their success. Readers who are shy themselves will appreciate the pace at which the story unfolds, and will take heart that mustering up the courage to… View →
William and the Lost Spirit
“[T]he art is intricate and gorgeously lit. The realism lends weight to the time period and the fantasy elements….For readers willing to let go of preconceptions, this will provide an engaging journey.” —Booklist View →
Your Pajamas Are Showing!: Book 1
“The episodic stories, translated from the original French, employ universal humor relating to family and school. The colorful, cartoony art adds to the laughs, while the simple panels and word balloons help young, novice readers negotiate the comic-book pages….Young readers… View →
A Marked Man: The Assassination of Malcolm X
“®eadable, well-designed…. Back matter is robust and should lead interested readers in further pursuit of the truth.”—Booklist View →
Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio
“[T]his centers on a fascinating event, one that points up the racial injustice at the time; at the same time, it makes readers care about both players, and may leave kids wanting to learn more about Paige, DiMaggio, the Negro Leagues, and the integration of baseball.”… View →
