(2) YA Morgan supplies plenty of atmosphere in this tale based on Alfred Noyes's ballad. Will is on the run when he meets highwayman's daughter Bess and army deserter Henry. Hardly a day goes by without a chase or skirmish in a plot that's packed with action. Will's old-fashioned first-person narrative successfully connects the tale with its literary roots.

Reviewer: Vicky Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2008

(2) 4-6 A move from London to the country plus a hefty dose of early adolescent angst have put Becca's self-image under siege. Craving friendship from "seriously cool and trendy" new acquaintances, she obsesses over her appearance and laments her "seriously weird family." Other issues (home schooling, diabetes) come into play, and it's all neatly intertwined. Good home truths, appealingly sweetened with humor.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2005

(2) YA When Robbie's mother dies after a mastectomy it becomes the defining moment of his life. During the next several years, Robbie directs his anger and hatred toward Dr. Robert Knox, the Edinburgh surgeon who performed the operation. The fully realized 1822 setting and the character development of a young man facing internal and societal demons make this novel memorable.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2004

(4) 4-6 People Who Made History series. Illustrated by Christa Hook. Notables such as Crazy Horse, Julius Caesar, Homer, and Tutankhamun are profiled here, with context provided in transitional paragraphs on historical developments. Some of the facts are liberally interpreted, but the slightly informal tone works well overall and keeps the text moving. Photos, reproductions, and a time line complete the books. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam