(4) 4-6 Welcome to Wonderland series. Illustrated by Brooke Allen. Middle schooler P.T. Wilkie lives with his mother and eccentric, ne'er-do-well grandfather in the family's Florida motel. In these first books, P.T. and new friend Gloria save Wonderland from foreclosure (Home), then pitch Wonderland as a film set to Hollywood bigwigs (Beach). Over-the-top goofiness, crazy schemes, and improbable action abound against a backdrop of the 1970s-kitschy motel. Comics-style art plays up the silliness. Review covers these Welcome to Wonderland titles: Home Sweet Motel and Beach Party Surf Monkey.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Brooke Allen. The same action-packed, girl-power flavor of the graphic novels extends to this first novelization starring the five friends from Roanoke cabin at the camp for "Hardcore Lady-Types." Geared to a slightly younger audience, the combination of strong female characters, loyal friendships, unicorns, and magic mountains will win new readers. Series fans will recognize Allen's dynamic style in the green monochromatic full-page and spot illustrations.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) 4-6 Welcome to Wonderland series. Illustrated by Brooke Allen. Middle schooler P.T. Wilkie lives with his mother and eccentric, ne'er-do-well grandfather in the family's Florida motel. In these first books, P.T. and new friend Gloria save Wonderland from foreclosure (Home), then pitch Wonderland as a film set to Hollywood bigwigs (Beach). Over-the-top goofiness, crazy schemes, and improbable action abound against a backdrop of the 1970s-kitschy motel. Comics-style art plays up the silliness. Review covers these Welcome to Wonderland titles: Home Sweet Motel and Beach Party Surf Monkey.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges