CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 12, 2006
"Pair this one with Gary Blackwood's Second Sight (2005) and look for sequels. (Fiction. 9-14)"
Since his father's death, 13-year-old Nathaniel Greene Makeworthy Fuller IV and his mother have been living in New York City with Nate's wealthy, paternal great-aunt Alice.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
"Brief biographies of all the real artists and patrons are appended. (illustration credits, author's note) (Fiction. 8-12)"
This author-illustrator pair successfully continues the conceit of the child of a fictional 19th-century American painter living in Giverny, in Paris and now in New York.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 11, 2005
"History come to vibrant life for middle-grade readers and almost anyone whose ancestors came from foreign lands. (Historical fiction. 9-14)"
This powerfully vivid story has the immediacy of Napoli's always-immaculate prose, coupled with a basis in family lore and urban history that make it irresistible.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2005
"Ultimately, this is a fast-paced story that transcends its era to be all about facing down bullies, large and small, and should send a message about contemporary politics. (note to the reader, suggested reading) (Fiction. 10+)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 8, 2005
"Fun, fun, fun. (Fiction. 8-12)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2002
"The attention-grabbing cover and immensely popular premise will likely have kids going bananas over this fun story that's ready-made for movie land. (Side note: the page design alternately prints the author's name and book title on every page—annoying and unnecessary.) (Fiction. 8-12)"
