(4) 1-3 Out of This World series. Ten-year-old Starr's family is selected to live on a space station where they'll host tourists who want a unique vacation experience. The first trip to the moon, however, doesn't quite go as planned. The tame stories focus more on everyday problems (sibling rivalry, jealousy), detracting from the more interesting space story line. Vibrant full-color illustrations enhance the text. Extension activities included. Glos. Review covers the following Out of This World titles: First Family in Space and Journey to the Moon.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) 1-3 Out of This World series. Ten-year-old Starr's family is selected to live on a space station where they'll host tourists who want a unique vacation experience. The first trip to the moon, however, doesn't quite go as planned. The tame stories focus more on everyday problems (sibling rivalry, jealousy), detracting from the more interesting space story line. Vibrant full-color illustrations enhance the text. Extension activities included. Glos. Review covers the following Out of This World titles: First Family in Space and Journey to the Moon.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) 1-3 Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire series. Illustrated by Matthew Vimislik. Whiz kid Benji helps save the world by using the proceeds from the app he invented to thwart disasters--like Batman, he has cool gadgets and no shortage of money to get adults out of tight situations. These far-fetched new titles are fast paced and mildly entertaining; children recently graduated from Ricky Ricotta will be comfortable with the over-the-top storytelling. Review covers these Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire titles: Buying Stocks (And Solid Gold Submarines!) and Investing Well (In Supersonic Spaceships!).

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 1-3 Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire series. Illustrated by Matthew Vimislik. Whiz kid Benji helps save the world by using the proceeds from the app he invented to thwart disasters--like Batman, he has cool gadgets and no shortage of money to get adults out of tight situations. These far-fetched new titles are fast paced and mildly entertaining; children recently graduated from Ricky Ricotta will be comfortable with the over-the-top storytelling. Review covers these Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire titles: Buying Stocks (And Solid Gold Submarines!) and Investing Well (In Supersonic Spaceships!).

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire series. Illustrated by Matthew Vimislik. Benji Franklin makes zillions when his excuse-generating (or as Mom describes it, "database of lies") computer app goes viral. His unique wealth and insatiable curiosity allow Benji to zip off on nonsensical adventures such as capturing escaped, cloned dinosaurs and saving the planet from an earthbound meteor. Benji's fast-paced first-person narratives are fresh and funny, as are the perfectly matched cartoons. Review covers these Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire titles: Building Wealth and Saving Money.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) 1-3 Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire series. Illustrated by Matthew Vimislik. Benji Franklin makes zillions when his excuse-generating (or as Mom describes it, "database of lies") computer app goes viral. His unique wealth and insatiable curiosity allow Benji to zip off on nonsensical adventures such as capturing escaped, cloned dinosaurs and saving the planet from an earthbound meteor. Benji's fast-paced first-person narratives are fresh and funny, as are the perfectly matched cartoons. Review covers these Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire titles: Building Wealth and Saving Money.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan