(3) YA This sequel to The Body of Christopher Creed finds college reporter Mike Mavic avidly following each new lead in the previous book's case. When a body is found, Mike sets off to investigate. Some suspension of disbelief is necessary (would a police chief really hand over evidence to an amateur reporter?), but the story rewards readers by solving its mysteries, including Christopher Creed's fate.

Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt

(2) YA The four teens from Streams of Babel who nearly died after a terrorist attack on their town's water supply endure an uncertain recovery in a remote estate. Meanwhile, the two teenage hackers who saved their lives uncover a new plot. This sequel is less tightly woven than its predecessor. Still, readers will appreciate Plum-Ucci's continuing development of the themes and characters.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2010

(2) YA This harrowing thriller tells of a biological attack on a New Jersey suburb, focusing on the four young adults, complicated and distinct, who are primarily affected. Plum-Ucci deftly layers global intrigue atop more intimate mysteries, using perspective shifts to manipulate tension and propel the plot. Rich with unanswerable questions and timely urgency, the book captures the frailty of post-9/11 American life.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2008

(3) 4-6 Celebrate Holidays series. Captioned photographs, maps, drawings, and sidebars combine with accessible text to present a thorough discussion of the featured holiday. Each title explains the origin of the holiday then describes traditional observances and modern-day celebrations, including some personal family stories and simple activities. Diwali includes a craft. This series is a useful resource for library or classroom holiday-books collections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Celebrate Holidays titles: Celebrate Ramadan, Celebrate Christmas, and Celebrate Diwali.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Super Sports Star series. Both of these formulaic series books introduce a well-known professional basketball player. Highlights of important games and impressive statistics propel the adulatory books. While the volumes offer only a quick and superficial chronology of the athletes' careers, the color photographs, large print, and engaging text will attract young fans. A list of resources is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Super Sports Star titles: Super Sports Star Latrell Sprewell, and Super Sports Star Stephon Marbury.]

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(3) YA Torey Adams never had much use for school outcast Christopher Creed until Chris disappears without a trace. Torey then begins to investigate whether the other boy was murdered, committed suicide, or ran away. Issues of conformity and corporate guilt play roles in a smart, contemporary mystery that injects a good deal of psychological depth into the suspenseful plot.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta