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Teens, and their parents, would benefit from listening to this treatment of life with a mental illness. ["While the beginning is slow and requires some suspension of disbelief, the climax and resolution are resounding enough to rise above any shadows of doubt": SLJ 6/15 review of the Hyperion book.]
Employing quirky humor and capable protagonists, this chapter book will be of interest to young fans of science fiction and adventure.
Because this volume falls somewhere in between a how-to guide and research material, it may be difficult for it to find an audience. But once teens begin to read, they will gain knowledge about timely topics and may be inspired to act for change.
Gr 3–5—These new installations in the series SLJ previously called "attractive and substantive" are sure to please students seeking accessible yet informative materials for report writing, as well as educators...
Although not a book likely to fly off the shelves, it should still be considered a first purchase for its strong historical content, rich descriptions, and smart subtleties about the links between history and current events.
A worthy successor to Don Brown's out of print Ruth Law Thrills a Nation (HMH, 1993), this title underscores the pilot's achievement and conveys her exhilaration.
An optional purchase. ["Ultimately, the book is instructional and didactic, specifically written for children who experience great difficulty winding down at the end of the day": SLJ 12/15 review of the Crown book.]
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