Kirkus Star
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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old


Cover art for PANCHO RABBIT AND THE COYOTE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
by Duncan Tonatiuh, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

"An incandescent, humane and terribly necessary addition to the immigrant-story shelf. (Picture book. 5-9)"
A brilliant modern fable—eloquent, hopeful and heart-rending—about a rabbit family whose members cross the border in search of a better life, and each other. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE FROG WHO CROAKED
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"Juvenile fans of Dragnet or Law & Order: SVU might look forward to Book 2; few others will. (Mystery. 8-12)"
Who's flooding Kalamazoo City with synthetic fish? The Platypus Police Squad is on the case! Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MEANEST BIRTHDAY GIRL
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
by Josh Schneider, illustrated by Josh Schneider

"A gift of a book for new readers. (Early reader. 6-9)"
Little Dana needs big lessons in kindness more than any birthday present--unless a present can teach her something, that is. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TRIBE: HOMEROOM HEADHUNTERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"An engaging, over-the-top tale with much to say about how schools treat individuals and outsiders. (Fiction. 10-14)"
In the opener of the Tribe trilogy, Spencer Pendleton welcomes the chance to start anew at Greenfield Middle School. Read full book review >
Cover art for A HIDDEN ENEMY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"Perfectly crafted. (Adventure. 8-12)"
Following a massive earthquake, leashed dogs and strays alike try to find a way to weather a world turned on end by the catastrophe. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"A ghoulish thriller: melodramatic and tongue-in-cheek, sometimes both at once. (Science fiction. 11-14)"
Colfer opens a new series that promises to be every bit as brisk and violent as Artemis Fowl--this one featuring travelers using steampunk-style time machines for (usually) evil purposes. Read full book review >