Book Reviews

Book Review·Ellen Howard, Reviewed by Beth Demske — The Crimson Cap, by Ellen Howard; Holiday House Books for Young People: New York, 2009; $16.95 Growing up is something we all do at one time or another. I just...

Book Review·M.E. Been, Reviewed by Caroline D. Lu — Darkwood, by M.E. Breen; Bloomsbury Children’s Books: New York, 2009; $16.99 “What happened next was so strange that Annie could not be sure afterward what was real and what she...

Book Review·Judith Caseley, Reviewed by Nayamah Kolliegbo — Do You Hear Me, Mr. Lincoln? by Judith Caseley; Graphia Books: New York, 2009; $6.99 Life has changed for Sierra Goodman after the death of her father. Her grieving mother...

Book Review·Winnie Mack, Reviewed by Jamila Kern — After All, You’re Callie Boone, by Winnie Mack; Feiwel and Friends: New York, 2010; $16.99 “Oh fish sticks, tartar, and a side of fries!” Being called a loser by your...

Book Review·Laurie Halse Anderson, Reviewed by Maya Martin — Forge, by Laurie Halse Anderson; Atheneum: New York, 2010; $16.99 Picture this: you are ordered to build a shelter in the icy, cold snow wearing an old, worn shirt and...

Book Review·Linzi Glass, Reviewed by Risa Askerooth — Finding Danny, by Linzi Glass; Walden Pond Press: New York, 2010; $16.99 Twelve-year-old Bree Davies didn’t know what to do in her lonely life before she got Danny, her beloved...

Book Review·Linda Sue Park, Reviewed by Julia Elrod — A Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park; Clarion Books: New York, 2010; $16 Have you ever found yourself running as fast as you could but not really sure...

Book Review·Elizabeth Partridge, Reviewed by Jyasi and Tessa Nagel — Dogtag Summer, by Elizabeth Partridge; Bloomsbury: New York, 2011; $16.99 I’m not adopted, but what if I was? What if one day you wake up and find out that the...

Book Review·Anna Myers, Reviewed by Loren Townsend — The Grave Robber’s Secret, by Anna Myers; Walker & Company: New York, 2011; $16.99 The main character in The Grave Robber’s Secret, Robby, is a twelve-year-old boy who lives in...

Book Review·Grace Lin, Reviewed by Emily Chen — Dumpling Days, by Grace Lin; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers: New York, 2012; $15.99 “You should know Taiwan. It’s…” Dad said, his face dimming as he tried to think...