(3) 1-3 Illustrated by François Place. Because his mother is ill, a young boy is sent to stay with relatives in the south of France (where his beloved Cézanne painted) and has a chance encounter with Picasso. This novella, illustrated with warm pencil and watercolor art, is a quiet, well-told story of a boy finding his voice in a strange but beautiful new environment.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 Translated by Sarah Ardizzone. Illustrated by François Place. This sequel to Toby Alone picks up where its predecessor left off, as Toby struggles to save the world of tiny tree-dwelling humans from destructive tyrants. The novel assumes readers' familiarity with the complex social structures and political conflicts of Toby's world; those who have read the first volume will be satisfied by this intricate and intimate conclusion.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(2) 4-6 Translated by Sarah Ardizzone. Illustrated by François Place. The world of the Tree, a society of miniature people, is threatened when a gangland boss/evil property developer grabs power. It's up to thirteen-year-old Toby to save his parents, the Tree, and the day. This breathless romp is filled with exhilarating surprises; a cliffhanger ending prepares for a sequel. Pen-and-ink and wash drawings convey the epic quality of the tiny world.

Reviewer: Sarah Ellis | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2009

(4) YA Whole Story series. Illustrated by Francois Place. Dr. Jekyll, a respectable doctor by day, morphs into Mr. Hyde, a depraved criminal, by night, in this Victorian classic. In addition to its watercolor drawings, this edition of the thriller provides information on Stevenson and the times in which he lived. While the background, including period photographs and engravings, provides context for the story, its placement on pages throughout the story is distracting.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute