Find more great Horn Book content at these links:

Interviews with authors and illustrators
Recommended books: reviews and themed booklists
App and e-book reviews
Movie reviews
Event news and recaps
Events calendar

Allons-y!

by Katie Bircher
Jul 18, 2016 | Filed in Articles & Opinion
While fact-checking this Wednesday's Richard Peck Talks with Roger interview on The Best Man, I had a moment of déjà vu.

BestMan

Navy pinstripe suit + red Chucks? Either protagonist Archer is a big Doctor Who fan,

tenth doctor 2

or cover artist Michael Arnold is. (Good choice, by the way: Ten is my favorite Doctor, too.)

Sign up here to receive Richard Peck Talks with Roger — our first-ever video TWR.

More fandom/kids' books lookalikes:

Katie Bircher

Formerly an editor and staff reviewer for The Horn Book’s publications, Katie Bircher is currently associate agent at Sara Crowe Literary. Katie holds an MA in children’s literature from Simmons University and has over seven years of experience as an indie bookseller specializing in children’s and YA literature.

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

OUT OF THE BOX

January/February 2025 Horn Book Magazine starred reviews
by Horn Book
OUT OF THE BOX

Native American Heritage Month 2024
by Horn Book
OUT OF THE BOX

Transgender Awareness Week
by Horn Book
OUT OF THE BOX

Week in Review, November 11th-15th
by Horn Book
OUT OF THE BOX

Week in Review, November 4th-8th
by Horn Book
OUT OF THE BOX

Week in Review, October 28th-November 1st
by Horn Book
More
RECOMMENDED
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing.

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?