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Fans of "The 39 Clues" series (Scholastic) will be entertained. ["Quick action, snappy dialogue, and frequent touches of humor will appeal to middle grade science fiction fans": SLJ 10/15 review of the Random book.]
Strong middle grade listeners may enjoy following Charlotte and Sonja on this adventure, but the amount of world-building necessary for setting the story's foundation may deter others. [" A quaint, if not fully realized, fantasy novel for upper middle grade and younger YA readers": SLJ 11/15 review of the Putnam book.]
Best suited for use in a classroom setting where there's a need for conversation starters about bullying and the coming-out process.
This charming, erudite work is recommended for school and public libraries. ["Librarians do love books about books but this might fit best into libraries with large budgets that can splurge on the silly": SLJ 9/15 review of the Candlewick book.]
The narrative's mix of audio recordings, audio messaging, emails, and the internal dialogue by the AI itself works flawlessly in this format. ["A great recommendation for middle and high school science-fiction fans": SLJ 6/15 review of the Knopf book.]
Recommended for all middle schoolers. ["Pearsall has struck just the right tone by imbuing her well-rounded, interesting characters with authentic voices and pacing the action perfectly": SLJ 7/15 starred review of the Knopf book.]
Especially of interest for screening to theater clubs and classes, gay-straight alliances, and diversity-focused student groups.
This book will certainly appeal to young teens of all genders looking for an adventure beyond the pages of a comic book.
This delightful debut novel will appeal to middle school readers who enjoyed the "Tupelo Landing" mysteries by Sheila Turnage (Dial). ["A solid debut novel for middle graders who enjoy a blend of history and mystery": SLJ 8/15 review of the Nancy Paulsen book.]
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