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Carmichael, Clay
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
After his grandmother's death, Billy Grace, nicknamed Brother, discovers he's the secret twin of a powerful senator's spoiled, troubled son. Brother, along with the kid brother of his AWOL best friend, takes a road trip to confront the family. Strong secondary characters (when the best friend shows up, he's a kick; there's also a sassy love interest) buoy this sudsy yet compelling drama.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(4)
4-6
Bright, articulate, neglected Zoë goes to live with her uncle after her mother's death. Zoë's amusing and poignant middle-grade cynicism is appealing, as is a crisply realized North Carolina setting, but the crowding of too many elements--the solace of art, a feral cat, wild boy, rediscovered family--overwhelm the emotional potential of the story.
Reviewer: Sarah Ellis
(4)
1-3
In his third story, Bear, a stuffed animal, wakes up alone one day and sets off to find his human friend Clara. Along the way he meets a lost stuffed rabbit and a stray cat. The three try to enjoy their independence but are delighted to be found and embraced by Clara. Though predictable and rather bland, this unassuming tale, illustrated with simple line drawings filled in with watercolor wash, is gently told.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
3 reviews
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