(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Charles Santoso. Third graders Quinny, an outspoken girl who prefers recess to math, and Hopper, a quiet, studious boy who prefers to stay behind the scenes, are best friends. Although their relationship is challenged by hurtful rumors, misunderstandings, and other school struggles, they manage to support each other. Sympathetic characters and familiar childhood dilemmas are a winning combination in this third installment starring the pair.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Charles Santoso. The unlikely eight-year-old friends--slightly nerdy Hopper, who's now terrified of having his tonsils out, and chatty, high-energy Quinny, whose can-do attitude causes her to break the rules but also helps her solve problems--return in this sequel to Quinny & Hopper. This amusing story again explores typical friendship dilemmas involving honesty, supportiveness, and the pressures of popularity.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Greg Swearingen. Quinny, who rivals Junie B. Jones in both volume and breeziness, moves next door to quiet, analytical Hopper the summer before third grade. He's initially baffled (and a little appalled) by Quinny's loudness, but she eventually wins him over--until snooty Victoria barges her way between them. Schanen nicely balances the protagonists' alternating perspectives; Swearingen does a great job of depicting their emotions.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2014