CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 22, 2011
"Appetizing and heartwarming. (Picture book. 3-9)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"Emotionally affecting and remarkably convincing. (Fiction. 10-14)"
When newly constructed power lines ruin the annual return of the whooping swans Isla and her father rise early to witness, the death of several of the wild creatures and her father's sudden and severe illness both confound Isla and emphasize her loneliness.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"A fast-paced, often riveting mystery with a plausible, thrilling climax. (Mystery. 11-15)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"A favorite ancient fable beautifully presented in the tradition of the finest picture books, this does not replace Jerry Pinkney's transcendent, Caldecott-winning The Lion & the Mouse but proudly takes its place beside it. (Picture book. 3 & up)"
A wee African grass mouse "receives top billing" (according to a concluding note) in this visually stunning retelling of Aesop's fable set amid the Aha Hills of Africa.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 15, 2011
"Thinly clad in the guise of a novel, this self-help book for kids with epilepsy offers a positive message but is unremarkable literarily. (Self-help fiction. 9-14)"
A teen with epilepsy has fantastic basketball skills, honed by years of relentless practice, but still struggles frequently with his condition.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"While vividly documenting the devastating aftereffects of severe burns, this effort never fully captures the protagonist's spirit, making for a frustrating, emotionally draining read. (Fiction. 11 & up)"
