Small Creatures, Big Adventures

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

NIGHTSHADE CITY

by Hilary Wagner

"A good story well-told. (Animal fantasy. 10-14)"

Fans of Suzanne Collins's Underland Chronicles and Brian Jacques's Redwall series will enjoy this fast-paced adventure set deep in the Catacombs, where a community of intelligent rats lives in peace and harmony. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2010

HAMSTER AND CHEESE: GUINEA PIG, PET SHOP PRIVATE EYE, #1

by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue

"Middle graders will close this and ask right away for Detective Pants's next caper. (animal facts) (Graphic mystery. 8-12)"

There is skullduggery afoot at Mr. Venezi's Pets & Stuff: Someone keeps stealing his sandwich, which he puts outside the koala cage every day. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2010

A NEST FOR CELESTE: A STORY ABOUT ART, INSPIRATION, AND THE MEANING OF HOME

by Henry Cole, illustrated by Henry Cole

"A rare gift: a novel with artwork as whole and vital as a picture book's. (afterword) (Animal fantasy. 6-10)"

Starting outside a house, the reader's viewpoint moves indoors page by page until there "sat Celeste, hunched over her work table" under the floorboards. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 1, 2010

MISSILE MOUSE: THE STAR CRUSHER

by Jake Parker, illustrated by Jake Parker

"Intelligent space opera and a realistically rounded hero will have young fans of the future demanding the next volume. (Graphic fiction. 8-12)"

When his mission to recover an ancient star compass goes wrong, intrepid Galactic Security Agent Missile Mouse finds himself saddled with a partner. Read full book review >

Cover art for THE CASE OF THE PURLOINED PROFESSOR

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2009

THE CASE OF THE PURLOINED PROFESSOR: THE TAILS OF FREDERICK AND ISHBU

by Judy Cox, illustrated by Omar Rayyan

"A sequel that can stand alone, this lively adventure will appeal to able middle-grade readers who like to learn as much as Frederick does. (Fantasy. 8-12)"

Following beautiful, cinnamon-scented Natasha, adventurous Frederick and his food-loving brother, Ishbu, leave their comfortable classroom cage and travel through Scotland and northern Europe to rescue her father, Professor Ratinsky, from the clutches of the nefarious Big Cheese. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2009

TUMTUM & NUTMEG: ADVENTURES BEYOND NUTMOUSE HALL

by Emily Bearn, illustrated by Nick Price

"Sweet but never saccharine—and how often do rescues involve mice on pogo sticks? (Fantasy. 6-9)"

Charmingly old-fashioned but full of vigor, three tales about spry mouse couple Mr. and Mrs. Nutmouse offer humor and adventure. Read full book review >

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