I, Claudia
A 2019 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Disaffected teen historian Claudia McCarthy never expected to be in charge of Imperial Day Academy, but by accident, design, or scheme, she is pulled into Read More →
Reviews
“Smart, witty, and featuring an unforgettable (and possibly unreliable) narrator, as well as a seamless stream of political history, the audience that finds this novel will be unable to put it down.”—starred, Booklist View →
“A must-read for YA fans of political thrillers . . .”—School Library Journal View →
“[A] gripping political thriller . . . about power, corruption, and the choices we make both for ourselves and the ones we love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“Pretty Little Liars by way of ancient Rome—a wild, exciting ride, but full of caution about leadership run amok.”—Anthony Breznican, author of Brutal Youth View →
“With its addictive voice, inventive storytelling, and one of the most fascinating and original heroines I’ve ever met, I, Claudia captivated me from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down!”—Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and… View →
“Prickly, smart, and laugh-out-loud funny I, Claudia‘s political emphasis couldn’t be more timely, nor her narrator more delightfully suspect. McCoy’s skillful weaving of history’s great manipulators into a decidedly contemporary setting is fun,… View →
“What do imperial Rome and a contemporary L.A. prep school have in common? More than you might think. Laced with tumult and palace intrigue, I, Claudia pulls back the purple curtain for an inside look at the school’s patrician class. With psychological thrills,… View →