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Frank, E. R.
6 Reviews
(2)
YA
Frank's first novel traces the lives of eleven narrators over seven years. The characters, most of whom attend a high school in Brooklyn, are from various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, and their language and dialogue sound true to life. Though their experiences unrealistically run the gamut of problem-novel topics, Frank succeeds most of all in showing how lives are shaped over years by the people kids run into, away from, and with.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2000
(2)
YA
Huddled on a cold street corner after fighting with her foster mother, thirteen-year-old Dime meets an older girl who offers her a home with her and her boyfriend, "Daddy." But maintaining her place in Daddy's "family" exacts a price: soon Dime is earning her keep turning tricks. Dime's first-person narrative offers an eye-opening exploration of the all-too-real horrors of sex trafficking. Resources appended.
Reviewer: Amy Pattee
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2015
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
P. J. Lynch.
The Bee-man, who has lived contentedly in the company of bees for years, sets out to discover his true identity after a sorcerer tells him that he has been transformed from something else. The oversize, atmospheric paintings create an appealing setting for Stockton's classic fairy tale, first published in 1883, making this a vivid version for sharing.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(2)
YA
Eighth-grader Alex thinks her teacher Simon is cool, but new-girl Stacy tells everyone that Simon "likes" Alex ("Like like"). Eventually, Stacy claims that Simon has molested her. Alex's naive voice is genuine; she comes to realize that not everything is black and white.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2003
(2)
YA
Fifteen-year-old America has just tried, unsuccessfully, to kill himself. Flashback chapters take readers through the heart-wrenching, nightmarish events of America's childhood, while alternating chapters follow his therapy sessions with Dr. B. The story is deeply disturbing, but readers will stick with it, wanting desperately to witness a happy outcome for the fully rounded, compelling protagonist.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2002
(2)
YA
This first novel traces the lives of eleven narrators over seven years. The characters, most of whom attend a high school in Brooklyn, are from various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, and their language and dialogue sound true to life. Though their experiences unrealistically run the gamut of problem-novel topics, Frank succeeds most of all in showing how lives are shaped over years by the people kids run into, away from, and with.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2000
6 reviews
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