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Top-notch effort in the first of a promising trilogy. Read full book review >

Maggie continues her winning ways with more thrills and romantic problems, but this time, the horrors of her experiences add depth to the already pleasing adventures. Read full book review >

Series fans will--well, they'll wolf it down. Read full book review >

A poetic tale of a personal medical crisis. Read full book review >

Fully realized characters, a remarkable fluency of language, wit, and an extensive comprehension of French culture and history make this literary novel a stellar achievement. Read full book review >

The Great Gatsby was Fitzgerald’s third full novel, published before Kirkus Reviews was founded. Tender Is the Night (1934) was the novel that succeeded Gatsby. Kirkus gave it a solid review, but certainly not one you would expect for a novel by such a now-iconic American novelist. Fitzgerald’s reputation has grown over the decades, and it is interesting to look at how he and his new book were viewed almost 80 years ago. Kirkus is always honest, and sometimes surprising in its assessments. Read full book review >

As with Peekaboo Baby (2012) before it, Braun has created a lift-the-flap winner. (Board book. 6 mos.-2) Read full book review >

A great counting and learning combination. (Informational picture book. 3-5) Read full book review >

There may be no new ground broken, but there is still another bumper crop of fun to be had with these two BFFs. (Early reader. 6-8) Read full book review >

A quirky existential adventure for thoughtful readers. (Fantasy. 9-11) Read full book review >

An enjoyable and provocative exploration of the clash between "normal" and "different" and how similar the two really are. (Fiction. 12-15) Read full book review >

First-rate coming-of-age story with spot-on late-1960s period detail. (Fiction. 15 & up) Read full book review >