Book Reviews
A Rock Is Born: An Epic Journey Through Time by Richard Ho; illus. by Lily Williams Primary Roaring Brook 40 pp. 7/25 9781250749925 $19.99e-book ed. 9781250438744 $11.99 The drama begins on the cover of this “epic” geological picture book, with the lead-in above the title: “Over one hundred million years...
The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell; illus. by the author Intermediate, Middle School Dial 320 pp. 5/25 9798217002405 $18.99 Oppressed orphans, a boarding school, a 1920s setting, a determined heroine, and an exuberant mystery plot—we think we’ve seen it all before, but this entertaining romp has some...
In honor of the Festival of Lights, here are some books about the celebration of Diwali along with picture books, fiction, and nonfiction by and about South Asian and South Asian American people. These books for young readers — all recommended at the time of their publication by The Horn...
Dawn by Marc Martin; illus. by the author Preschool, Primary Candlewick Studio 48 pp. 7/25 9781536232400 $18.99 e-book ed. 9781536244762 $18.99 With a spare, lyrical text and luminous illustrations, Martin immerses readers in the meditative moments of dawn. A butterfly breaks free from its chrysalis (“transform / unfurl”). A hummingbird...
In the World of Whales by Michelle Cusolito; illus. by Jessica Lanan Primary, Intermediate Porter/Holiday 48 pp. 6/25 9780823453429 $18.99 Free divers, or those who dive in the ocean without any breathing equipment, claim that being unencumbered lets them immerse themselves in the underwater world, which allows for a strong...
In these six nonfiction books, primary and/or intermediate readers can experience how people interact with, benefit from, study, and protect themselves from natural phenomena. For lots more, see the Science tag in the Guide/Reviews Database. A Gift of Dust: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet by Martha Brockenbrough; illus. by...
Football! Soccer! Swimming! Skateboarding! These seven novels ranging from early-to-upper middle grade cover many bases. See the Sports tag in the Guide/Reviews Database for even more. The Big Splash [Julia on the Go!] by Angela Ahn; illus. by Julie Kim Primary, Intermediate Tundra 176 pp. 2/25 9781774882078 $12.99 e-book ed. ...
Here are four novels with fantastical elements for middle- and/or high-school readers (and for those looking for Halloween reads, see especially Defanged). You’ll find more at the Fantasy tag in the Guide/Reviews Database, and see also our Five Questions interview with Julie Berry about If Looks Could Kill. Chaos King by...
Zarina Divided by Reem Faruqi Middle School Harper/HarperCollins 336 pp. 5/25 9780063284999 $19.99 e-book ed. 9780063285064 $9.99 Eleven-year-old Zarina lives a privileged life in Poona, India, until the British withdrawal in 1947, which initiates the partition of India into two separate countries. The family survives the chaos and violence as...
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