School Library Journal

Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?/Three Little Kittens

| MEDIA, Apr 01, 2015

Unfortunately, this production doesn't really elevate the viewing experience enough to recommend it.

Backing Up the Beast

N.J. CORBO | FICTION, Apr 01, 2015

Even among sports fans, those looking for a compelling hi-lo read will likely be disappointed.

Billy's Booger: A Memoir

William JOYCE | FICTION, Apr 01, 2015

An inventive offering, ideal as a jumping-off point for lesson plans or programs about writing or storytelling.

Six Impossible Things

Fiona WOOD | FICTION, Apr 01, 2015

Snappy dialogue, charming characters, even pacing, and poignant sentence-level writing make this offering a must-have.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal

Dan is reeling from some recent news. Just after his parents started fighting about money, his mum’s great-aunt died and left them a house. Unfortunately, his dad then announced he was bankrupt, gay, and leaving them. Stunned and angry, Dan still manages to relate his story with plenty of humor: “Guys, please, one life-changing shock at a time.” Readers will fall hard for this total (and totally adorable) nerd. He and his mum move into Great-aunt Adelaide’s house, not far from best friend Fred—though Dan won’t be attending their swanky private school anymore. At his new school, unlucky Dan quickly makes an enemy of a bully, who turns the whole student body against him. He does make one friend, Lou