(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Gabriel M. Zubizarreta. Amalia is devastated when she learns her best friend is moving to California; fortunately, her abuelita comforts her with stories about loved ones far away. When Abuelita suddenly dies, Amalia must draw on what her grandmother has taught her to accept her grief and anger. This portrait of a multigenerational immigrant family features sensitively drawn characters and a low-key story. Concurrently published in Spanish.

Reviewer: Martha Walke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2012

(2) YA In 1650 England, Anne Green was hanged. She didn't die, but gradually regained consciousness in her coffin. In alternate chapters, the events are told by medical student Robert Matthews and Anne herself. Hooper has created two distinct, authentic voices that flow in parallel stories, building to new awakenings and knowledge. A well-researched, riveting read. An author's note is appended. Bib.

Reviewer: Martha Walke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2008

(2) K-3 Through hundreds of years of breeding, guardian dogs have developed the essential characteristics (loyalty, independence, hardiness) they need to protect sheep. Urbigkit seamlessly weaves a multitude of information into the story. Her clear photos capably demonstrate each aspect of the pups' growth, introduction to sheep, and graduation to working dog. An appended author's note describes six of the better-known breeds.

Reviewer: Martha Walke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2005

(2) 4-6 Young Phelim Green finds himself cast as the reluctant hero as the classic foursome of Hero, Fool, Maiden, and Horse set out to save the land from the Hatchlings of the Stoor Worm. With lyrical language, pieces of old songs and poetry, and wondrous imagery, McCaughrean has created a story of amazing depth and breadth.

Reviewer: Martha Walke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2000

(2) YA In the fall of 1944, approximately one thousand refugees from liberated Italy were brought to a refugee shelter in Oswego, New York; Bat-Ami has used this little-known camp as the basis for a thought-provoking novel. Two story lines intertwine--that of fifteen-year-old Yugoslav refugee Adam and fifteen-year-old Oswego native Christine--in a timely story that probes the refugee issue with sensitivity and depth.

Reviewer: Martha Walke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 1999