(4) 4-6 Young Dreamers series. A first-person narrative and a combination of color and black-and-white photos depict twelve-year-old figure skater Emily Hughes training, spending time with friends and family (which includes older sister, Olympic gold-medalist Sarah Hughes), and performing an exhibition at Madison Square Garden. The layout is busy and some photos are dark, but the book captures the fun and dedication of being an amateur athlete.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Young Dreamers series. Eve and her horse Lightning compete in shows, ride on the trail, and help teach riding lessons. Spontaneous black-and-white and color photos capture the bond between horse and girl and reveal more about Eve than the undistinguished text does. The information offered is generally accurate, though safety practices are neglected in some photographs.

Reviewer: Jackie E. Stallcup

(3) 4-6 Young Dreamers series. Feldman uses color photos to tell the story of McKenzie Foster, a seven-year-old gymnast who hopes to eventually enter the Olympics. Narrated from the gymnast's perspective, the text describes Foster's family life, practice routines, participation in competitions, and dreams for the future. Together the text and photos capture a young athlete's dedication and enthusiasm.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(2) 4-6 Photographs by Jane Feldman. The discovery of DNA evidence linking Jefferson to the children of his slave Sally Hemings had varying effects on those claiming to be his descendants. Designed as a series of personal statements based on interviews by the authors, the book is a gathering of impressions, with observations ranging from delight to disbelief. The handsomely designed book provides an engrossing examination. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Mary M. Burns | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2001