CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 6, 2009
"The setting begs comparisons to Hayao Miyazaki, Kenneth Oppel and Naomi Novik, but this work will stand—or fly—on its own. (Science fiction. 12-15)"
The fate of many rests in the hands of an Austrian schoolboy and a British airman, both in disguise.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2008
"The innovative format works well in relating the multiple love stories, and the story ought to appeal to a wide range of readers. (Fiction. 12+)"
How many novels have such a cast of characters: A Red Sox addict who writes letters to his dead mother; his gay American-born Chinese "brother"; a love interest whose role model is Jacqueline Kennedy and who's the daughter of the ambassador to Mexico; a young boy who thinks Mary Poppins is real; and a father romancing his son's school adviser?
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2007
"Brilliant in every way. (foreword, bibliography) (Nonfiction. 10-15)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2007
"Darkly resonant. (Fantasy. 10-14)"
This double-narrative fantasy begins slowly but deepens into a potent and affecting story of struggle.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 27, 2004
"Compelling. (Fiction. YA)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2003
"Although Miranda and Sir Hilary exist mainly to be villainous, and the remaining characters serve mainly as plot devices or running jokes, this clever romp will appeal to fans of Regency romance and light fantasy. (Fantasy. YA)"
