(4) 4-6 When video-gamer Ted's great uncle bequeaths him cryptic clues to a treasure hidden in the man's over-cluttered apartment, Ted's up for the challenge; after all, he excels at "escape-the-room" games. With two friends, Ted solves puzzles leading to the prized objects from WWII. Despite some logical discrepancies, Ted's quest merges gaming with problem-solving and mystery to great effect--for both the characters and readers.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) PS Illustrated by Melissa Iwai. Five children on outings won't get back into their strollers, so their caretakers suggest the carriages are really various vehicles: "'It's not a stroller,' Daddy says. 'See? It's...A FIRE TRUCK!'" While more a suggestion list for adults on cajoling recalcitrant tots than a sotry, the book's art, with brightly colored umbrella strollers and foldout pages revealing the imaginary modes of transportation, is inviting.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey