CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 1996
"Persuasive. (Fiction. 12-15)"
A Harlem teenager learns how to apply the will he has to win at hoops to other parts of his life in this vivid, fluent story from Myers (Toussaint L'Ouverture, p. 1472, etc.).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 1996
"Myers makes the story accessible, underplaying the text in light of the expressive paintings. (Picture book/nonfiction. 4-8)"
Myers (Glorious Angels, 1995, etc.), inspired by a series of 1930s paintings by Lawrence, pens a straightforward narrative, subtitled "The Fight for Haiti's Freedom," about the freedom fighter Toussaint L'Ouverture.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 1995
"Other fantasies in which verisimilitude is a low priority, such as Lois Lowry's The Giver (1993) or Gregory Maguire's I Feel Like The Morning Star (1989), compensate with passionate messages; here the lessons are buried beneath indifferent storytelling. (Fiction. 10-14)"
In a lackluster fantasy set generations after a meteorite's fall, Jon, Lin, and Kyra escape a besieged city and hope for a fresh start in their Ancient Land.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 30, 1995
"A gilt lily. (Picture book. 4-10)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 30, 1995
"Bryan's hyperbright illustrations cannot hold interest in the wake of the overbearing text; the designwork that appears among the pages comes across as unrelated, forgettable bijouterie. (Picture book. 6-9)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 1994
"A must read for absolutely everyone. (Fiction. 10+)"
A stunning novel about the perseverance and courage of one African-American family from the author of the award-winning Somewhere in the Darkness (1992).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 1994
"Many readers—and not just those in multiracial, big-city areas like the one depicted here—will recognize themselves in Darnell and his friends. (Fiction. 10-14)"
Darnell isn't bad, but he meets his teachers' (and his own) expectations by earning poor grades and getting into trouble for his attitude.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 30, 1993
"Sweet wondrous life to live" seems—well, sweet, it's also piquantly ironic in light of the struggles awaiting these promising, much-beloved children. (Poetry. 5+)"
Enchanting period photos of young African-Americans, which Myers collected from "dusty bins in antique shops, flea markets, auction houses, and museum collections."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 1993
A fervent portrait of the controversial man who "put the hard edge on the [civil rights] movement" and "scared America" with his anger.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 30, 1992
"An entertaining yarn that could well introduce new readers to historical fiction. (Fiction. 10- 14)"
A popular, award-winning author takes a new tack with a comical western adventure la Sid Fleischman.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 1992
"And the intended audience will enjoy the play-by- play games and their genuinely childlike errors and successes—as well as the ongoing joke of T.J.'s overrating his own prowess. (Fiction. 8-12)"
The appealing young baseball players introduced in 1988's Me, Mop, and the Moondance Kid (about an interracial New Jersey group, including recently adopted narrator T.J., his brother Moondance, and a girl from the same orphanage who's adopted by their coach) are featured here in a tournament with teams from Mexico, Japan, and France plus their usual local rivals.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 1992
"Sober, thought-provoking, rich in insight and detail: another splendid achievement. (Fiction. 12+)"
An eminent author who's excelled with both tragedy (Scorpions, 1988, Newbery Honor) and funny, lighthearted novels writes in a serious vein but offers a realistic gleam of hope.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 30, 1991
"For Americans of any color, he makes a notably persuasive case for doing both. (Nonfiction. 11+)"
What happens when a gifted novelist (Scorpions, 1988, Newbery Honor) chooses to write the story of his people?
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 25, 1990
"A beautifully written, thoroughly entertaining caper; an impressive addition to Myers' already impressive Oeuvre."
Mouse is a nice, bright 14-year-old—but not quite sure how he feels about his dad turning up after an absence of eight years to date his mom and to make a clumsy effort to be friends with him.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 1988
"An easily enjoyed story, yet thoughtful, perceptive, and possessing real depth."
Myers' third fine book this year—unlike Fallen Angels (p. 696/C- 114) and Scorpions (p. 764/C-126)—is relatively light-hearted, involving kids playing Little League baseball near Jersey City, N.J. Still—though the exciting play-by-play games will satisfy sports buffs—narrator T.J. tells more than a baseball story.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 1988
"A painful story with a conclusion that offers escape as an answer—but not as a solution."
Teen-age readers will be familiar with harsh events like these from headlines and TV reports; Myers brings a comples understanding to dealing with them.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 30, 1988
"War-story fans will find enough action here, though it isn't glorified; thoughtful readers will be haunted by this tribute to a ravaged generation."
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 1987
"And no one can complain about the moral."
The story of a black teen-ager caught in the fast-lane world of modeling, with the personal cost in stress that goes with the glamour and money as the main theme.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 1987
"There's no physical violence or drug abuse here, but these tales are nonetheless very scary, and adolescent readers will find them involving and disturbing."
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 12, 1983
"Unlike more strenuous efforts, the one grows on you by degrees."
Rudimentary skulduggery on an Egyptian archaeological dig—for kids who take to Myers' no-frills storytelling, simple set-ups, and good sense.
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