Reviews

Gr 4–6—In this installment, the young thief-turned-wizard Conn is not only back from exile but has also been appointed to the post of ducal magister by his friend (and Duchess of Wellmet) Rowan...

Gr 9 Up—Opening on peaceful footage of a magnificent whale at home in the ocean, this documentary soon introduces a bloody reality in the form of a harpoon and moves to the heart of its story: how will humankind balance the need to respect and protect the planet's resources with the relentless pursuit of profit and economic growth? The film uses poetry, music, and captivating shots of nature in all her beauty, juxtaposed with chimneys spewing pollution, arid landscapes, and hungry children...

PreS-Gr 1—In this hilarious book, a sassy woodchuck experiences the pitfalls of trying on pants that are too tight...

Gr 7 Up—Allie wants plastic surgery to make her nose more appealing...

Gr 3–5—A cartoon character named Joe introduces each of these survival books, discussing how he managed to endure being swept away at sea or lost in the rainforest, all through his scientific know-how...

Gr 4–6—Four additional titles in this series that includes Gary Paulsen, Kate DiCamillo, Jeff Kinney, and Rick Riordan (and that SLJ previously described as "an engaging, informative, and interesting resource") tackle some more beloved writers...

PreS-Gr 2—Just when Papa Bear thinks he can finally take his winter nap, Baby Bear is suddenly snatched away and Papa must embark on a daring chase to recover him...

PreS-Gr 4—With just the right balance of math and humor, Overdeck continues to present mathematical concepts in fun and easy-to-digest pieces that will simultaneously entertain and educate young readers...

Gr 9 Up—Prince knew from an early age that she was not a typical girl...