(3) 4-6 Witherwood Reform School series. Illustrated by Keith Thompson. Charlotte and Tobias are separated after their failed escape from sinister, brainwashing Witherwood Reform School. Tobias recovers his mind and meets several other clear-minded students; rescuing Charlotte first, they plot a dangerous scheme to end Witherwood. As in the predecessor, each chapter opens with an unknown narrator's commentary. Lemony Snicket fans will love this stark world full of dark humor.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Keith Thompson. Tobias and Charlotte Eggers misbehave once again, and their father deserts them outside Witherwood Reform School. After weeks following the school's rules and trying not to lose their minds, the siblings rescue themselves. Each chapter starts with dark advice from an unknown narrator. While the pacing is choppy, fans of Lemony Snicket's humor will love this book. Shadowy black-and-white illustrations add atmosphere.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(3) YA Illustrated by Keith Thompson. This companion to the innovative steampunk Leviathan series takes a closer look--in full color--at the ships, fabricated beasties, machines, and clothing of the books' Clankers and Darwinists. Each expertly rendered illustration in this handbook is accompanied by a helpful description. A useful introduction to the series for new readers or an attractive keepsake for established fans.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(2) YA Leviathan Trilogy series. Illustrated by Keith Thompson. In this satisfying trilogy ender (Leviathan, Behemoth), Alek and Deryn wrestle with their forbidden feelings for each other while trying to stop the war. Westerfeld has meticulously crafted his alternate history of World War I, bringing it to a hopeful if not entirely peaceful ending. Detailed black-and-white illustrations visually capture the book's crucial moments, steampunk machinery, and fabricated beasts.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2011

(2) YA Leviathan Trilogy series. Illustrated by Keith Thompson. Deryn and Alek join forces with a revolutionary group attempting to overthrow the sultan and save the Leviathan from destruction. Along the way, they discover answers to questions from the previous series entry. Steampunk master Westerfeld provides plenty of action, humor, and intrigue while building his alternate WWI history. Thompson's illustrations effectively clarify the appearances of Westerfeld's invented machines and creatures.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2010

(2) YA Leviathan Trilogy series. Illustrated by Keith Thompson. Westerfeld's new series features a mix of alternative history and steampunk. As WWI breaks out, Prince Aleksandar and his advisers flee to the Swiss Alps. Meanwhile, Deryn Sharp, disguised as a boy, is aboard the British airship Leviathan, which crashes near Alek's estate. As the two meet and begin the complicated dance of diplomacy, the story and characters come to life.

Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2009