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Hurwitz, Michele Weber
4 Reviews
(3)
4-6
The sequel to Ethan Marcus Stands Up finds seventh-grade siblings Ethan and Erin attending an elite technology camp during a school break. Perfectionist Erin and laidback Ethan clash repeatedly as they work on dueling projects until they finally realize that their respective talents complement each other. Strong characterization and multiple narrators heighten the suspense, and the lesson about avoiding snap judgments is both subtle and effective.
Reviewer: Renée Wheeler
(3)
4-6
Five sixth graders take turns telling this engaging story, which centers on a science invention contest. When "good kid" Ethan decides to develop a desk that allows fidgety students to work standing up, it frustrates his perfectionist sister, confuses his best friend, and intrigues his crush and the class troublemaker. Multiple narrators effectively depict events unfolding from a variety of perspectives.
Reviewer: Renée Wheeler
(3)
YA
The summer before ninth grade, Nina is adrift: she's growing apart from her best friend, and her family members hardly speak to one another. Then she decides to do one small, anonymous kind act each day, hoping to bring some good to her neighborhood. Nina is a thoughtful, inspiring hero who proves that one person really can make a difference.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(3)
4-6
Fifth-grader Calli is the youngest of three siblings in the super-driven, hyper-talented, overscheduled Gold clan. The harder her parents push her to find a special talent, the more alone Calli feels--until she meets a reticent second-grader and discovers her true ability. Affable Calli is a sea of calm--and common sense--in this satisfying story about family pressures and self-actualization.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
4 reviews
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