"The author successfully blends the facts of the event with the intense emotions of the period in order to bring it to life. ...The book is beautifully designed, with good-quality, black-and-white photos, informative captions, and pertinent pull quotes. A worthy addition to any collection."

"In a few lines of terse prose illustrated with densely hatched black-and-white pictures, Decker lays out the causes of the tension between Bostonians and British troops, and then delivers a blow-by-blow account of events on that March night and the ensuing trials. Along with casting a grim tone over all, his dark, crowded illustrations capture the incident's confusion and also add details to the narrative."

"Peterson first provides a history of the military, political and economic development of the trade and then gives readers a snapshot of the lives of the Indians and voyagers who did the actual work. She relies on a wealth of primary-source material, from archival illustrations to quotes from players both large and small. ...The author's enthusiasm for her subject will communicate itself to readers, even those who never dreamed they'd be interested, making this the best kind of discovery."

"Paging students and teachers studying the American Revolution: Here's a lively, obscure story that will make you sit up. Castrovilla's slim book about the Culper spy ring may look like a picture book, but the text would be a great supplement for high school history classes… The research behind both text and illustrations is impeccable."

"The continuation of this determined protagonist's story is even richer than the first installment. ... While readers of Blue will be instantly drawn into this sequel, Comfort stands alone, and newcomers will find much to appreciate in Ann Fay's attempts to come to terms with the confusion around her. Hostetter's beautiful story about rebuilding, with absorbing back matter about post-traumatic stress disorder and disability rights, is exceptional historical fiction."

“The author interweaves primary sources with narrative to profile Jackson's dedication to the law and his country. With clear and easy-to-understand writing, the author highlights Jackson's achievements so that the reader comes to appreciate the contributions he made. Recommended.”

“This interesting and compelling read on an infrequently written-about topic will find an appropriate audience in a middle or a high school setting. Highly Recommended."

“Framing the story in a way that should enthrall any sports fan, Finkelstein traces the rise of aviation from Kitty Hawk to the 1927 Orteig Prize, a $25,000 award for the first person to fly nonstop across the Atlantic. This book focuses on the first three flights to pull it off: the Spirit of St. Louis, piloted by an unknown Charles Lindbergh; the Columbia, led by ambitious shyster Charles A. Levine; and the America, boasting Artic explorer Richard E. Byrd at the controls."

“For readers who’ve only ever imagined Hawai‘i as a vacation paradise, this is a riveting look into its history and people during a dark period. … [R]eaders will find their compassion stirred and their interest piqued through this truly fine historical novel."

“Jarrow's engrossing biography should bring Robert H. Jackson some well-deserved attention. ... Excellent as a biography, this work also provides inside information about the Supreme Court and an interesting look at the Nuremberg Trial, an area that receives little coverage in juvenile literature. ... An outstanding addition to most collections."

"Exquisite artwork makes the pages pop. Realistic oils depict the Colonial era with fine details. ...The various perspectives including the fish-eye effect provide added visual interest. ...This attractive picture book for older readers should be included in library collections because of its unusual treatment of George's lifetime achievements. Highly Recommended."

"Yoder’s succinct introductions provide ample context for each selection, and the diverse writings give a sense of the man’s intelligence, resolve, and dedication to the ideals that created America, along with his growing sense of stewardship over the fledgling nation. ... [T]hose who seek an easily digestible overview of the second president’s life and times will find this book both informative and appealing."

"The author has done an excellent job of keeping the reader’s interest from the first page to the end of the book. ... The story is completely authentic in relating to the disease of leprosy and society’s reaction to it. ... The historical characters add the final touch of giving a compelling reality to the novel."