By Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris, Reviewed by Julia Zelman
Published January 6, 2017
Queen's Own Fool by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris; Philomel Books: New York, 2000; $19.99 My dictionary tells me that "history" is a record of significant events in the past. It is a perfectly...
By Robin Cruise, Reviewed by Emily Rice
Published January 5, 2017
Fiona's Private Pages by Robin Cruise; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 2000; $15 What do you think makes a True Friend? Is it someone who, as Fiona Claire Jardin thinks: 1) always says nice things about...
By Russell Freedman, Reviewed by Ariel Kirman
Published January 4, 2017
We Will Not Be Silent, by Russell Freedman; Clarion Books: New York, 2016; $17.99 “They could have chosen to throw bombs.” Not often in history are peaceful attempts to disrupt political regimes successful. However, Russell...
By Allan Woodrow, Reviewed by Dyllan Han
Published January 4, 2017
The Pet War, by Allan Woodrow; Scholastic Press: New York, 2015; $4.99 When I read books I always set my expectations low, and also, I reluctantly admit I literally sometimes judge a book by its...
By Sonia Levitin, Reviewed by Kat Clark
Published December 31, 2016
Dream Freedom by Sonia Levitin; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 2000; $17 Dream Freedom is a beautiful book. As early as the foreword you can feel the anguish, the hope, and the love in every sentence:...
By Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, Reviewed by J. Palmer
Published December 23, 2016
Visiting Miss Caples by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel; Dial Books: New York, 2000; $16.99 When I first saw the cover of the book Visiting Miss Caples I thought the story would be downright boring. I put...
By Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Reviewed by Cameron Mckeich
Published December 23, 2016
Lost in Time by Hans Magnus Enzensberger; Henry Holt and Company: New York, 2000; $18 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel in time? And have you ever wondered what problems...
By Barbara Williams, Reviewed by Sarah Marcus
Published December 21, 2016
Making Waves by Barbara Williams; Dial Books for Young Readers: New York, 2000; $17.99 In making waves, author Barbara Williams returns to her two main characters who survived the sinking of the Titanic in her...
By Laurence Yep, Reviewed by Zhan Tao Yang
Published December 21, 2016
Angelfish by Laurence Yep; G. P. Putnam's Sons: New York, 2001; $16.99 When I first read Angelfish, I had many reactions to it, but as I progressed through the book, many of the reactions shifted...
By Barry Denenberg, Reviewed by Cassy Charyn
Published December 16, 2016
One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss by Barry Denenberg; Scholastic, Inc.: New York, 2000; $12.95 When someone says the word "Jewish" do you feel a sudden rush of hate, a...
