Zigzag Kids

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 10, 2012

BEARS BEWARE

by Patricia Reilly Giff, illustrated by Alasdair Bright

"Young readers transitioning to chapter books will find themselves laughing while they empathize. (Fiction. 6-9)"

Mitchell thinks he isn't brave, so an overnight camping trip fills him with worry--and, besides, he doesn't want to celebrate his birthday in the woods. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 9, 2011

STAR TIME

by Patricia Reilly Giff, illustrated by Alasdair Bright

"These amusing tales feel increasingly cozy as the reader comes to know each character one by one; fans of the Zigzag Kids will anticipate the next. (Fiction. 6-8)"

Each slim volume of The Zigzag Kids series highlights one character among the diverse group of friends attending one afterschool program; in this fourth installment, Gina is convinced that she will be the shining star of the upcoming Afternoon Center play. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 5, 2011

FLYING FEET

by Patricia Reilly Giff, illustrated by Alasdair Bright

"The tension builds mildly, exploring the concept of individuality and the expanding pressures of growing up, demonstrating Giff's keen understanding of chapter-book readers. (Fiction. 6-9)"

The third in the Zigzag Kids series, which features a culturally diverse, tight-knit cast and focuses on one character per installment, turns to would-be inventor Charlie. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 10, 2010

NUMBER ONE KID

by Patricia Reilly Giff, illustrated by Alasdair Bright

"Sequel Big Whopper publishes simultaneously (ISBN: 978-0-385-74688-5; PLB: 978-0-385-90926-6; paper: 978-0-553-49469-3). (Fiction. 6-9)"

This debut title in Giff's Zigzag Kids series introduces a large cast of characters who gather at the Afternoon Center of Zelda A. Zigzag School. Read full book review >

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