(4) 1-3 Zach & Zoe Mysteries series. Illustrated by Chris Danger. Readers will find more sports than mystery in these undemanding chapter-book capers starring eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe. Writing with a quick pace, Lupica checks the boxes of sportsmanship, gender equity, multiculturalism, and strong family relationships. Filling a need in many libraries, this illustrated series is suited for newly independent readers working toward Lupica's popular middle-school sports novels. Review covers these Zach & Zoe Mysteries titles: The Football Fiasco, The Half-Court Hero, and The Missing Baseball.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 1-3 Zach & Zoe Mysteries series. Illustrated by Chris Danger. Readers will find more sports than mystery in these undemanding chapter-book capers starring eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe. Writing with a quick pace, Lupica checks the boxes of sportsmanship, gender equity, multiculturalism, and strong family relationships. Filling a need in many libraries, this illustrated series is suited for newly independent readers working toward Lupica's popular middle-school sports novels. Review covers these Zach & Zoe Mysteries titles: The Football Fiasco, The Half-Court Hero, and The Missing Baseball.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 1-3 Zach & Zoe Mysteries series. Illustrated by Chris Danger. Readers will find more sports than mystery in these undemanding chapter-book capers starring eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe. Writing with a quick pace, Lupica checks the boxes of sportsmanship, gender equity, multiculturalism, and strong family relationships. Filling a need in many libraries, this illustrated series is suited for newly independent readers working toward Lupica's popular middle-school sports novels. Review covers these Zach & Zoe Mysteries titles: The Football Fiasco, The Half-Court Hero, and The Missing Baseball.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 Zach Rules series. Illustrated by Darren McKee. Zach can't figure out how to traverse the playground trapeze rings, resulting in frustration and disappointment. His best friend Sonya suggests formulating a plan and reflecting on previous successes to boost his confidence. This is a cheery and realistic, if transparently message-driven, bibliotherapy story illustrated with cartoony digital pictures. Back matter includes tips and detailed strategies for "helping children persevere."

Reviewer: Pam Yosca