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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for LOST SLOTH
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 18, 2013
by J. Otto Seibold, illustrated by J. Otto Seibold

"Another clever, quirky outing. (Picture book. 6-8)"
A free shopping spree turns into a race against time--never a happy idea when you're a sloth. Read full book review >
Cover art for CLUELESS MCGEE AND THE INFLATABLE PANTS
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
by Jeff Mack, illustrated by Jeff Mack

"Even a frog-smacker can see this series has legs. (Graphic/fiction hybrid. 7-12)"
PJ McGee, PI and secret ninja, gets everything wrong (again) in solving his second case. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE HOSTAGE PRINCE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013

"This isn't the absolute freshest fantasy for this age group, but the prince's boldly impossible plan will carry readers forward to the next installment. (Fantasy. 8-11)"
Two standard character types--a spunky lower-class girl and a prince without a kingdom--reluctantly bond in a series opener that features colorful aspects mortared together with tired tropes. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE STORY OF FISH AND SNAIL
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
by Deborah Freedman, illustrated by Deborah Freedman

"This marvelous metabook shines in both concept and beauty. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Right from the title page, Freedman's latest makes a splash. Read full book review >
Cover art for MAX AND THE TAG-ALONG MOON
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
by Floyd Cooper, illustrated by Floyd Cooper

"A quiet, warm look at the bond between grandfather and grandson. (Picture book. 4-6)"
After a visit, an African-American grandfather and grandson say farewell under a big yellow moon. Granpa tells Max it is the same moon he will see when he gets home. Read full book review >
Cover art for JOONE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 13, 2013
by Emily Kate Moon, illustrated by Emily Kate Moon

"Joone could be a contemporary, country-dwelling cousin to Eloise: another precocious, articulate and turtle-loving child with charm to spare. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Joone is a free-spirited preschooler who shares what appears to be a pleasantly pastoral life with her grandfather and a pet turtle named Dr. Chin in this quirky debut. Read full book review >