Makeovers by Marcia
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Ages 8 to 12. Farrar Straus Giroux 2005. 0-374-34654-2. A Junior Library Guild selection. "Terrific title with spot-on dialogue, characters, humor, and a realistic premise that bridges age preconceptions.... Though it can be read independently, fans of the first four books will giggle, groan, and gush as they relate to Marcia's angst. As unblemished as a good makeover." -- Kirkus Reviews |
Alex Ryan, Stop That!
| Ages 8 to 12. Farrar Straus Giroux 2003. 0-374-34655-0 A Junior Library Guild selection. Colorado Authors League Award "Mills has a knack for getting into the confused minds of kids on the verge of adolescence." |
Lizzie at Last
| Ages 8-12. Farrar Straus Giroux, 2000. 0-374-34659-3 Hyperion paperback 0-7868-1672-4 New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age 2001 A Junior Library Guild selection. "Claudia Mills excels at conveying the comforting news that everyone -- popular or not -- faces problems at school and at home." |
You're a Brave Man, Julius Zimmerman
| Ages 8-12. Farrar Straus Giroux, 1999. 0-374-38708-7. A Junior Library Guild selection; Children's Literature Choice List 2000 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year. "Mills catches the angst and awkwardness of middle-schoolers with a light and humorous touch." |
Losers, Inc.
| Ages 8-12. Farrar Straus Giroux, 1997. 0-374-34661-5. Hyperion paperback, 0-7868-1274-5. A Junior Library Guild selection. Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year "Funny, lively and hopeful, this is certain to strike a chord with the target audience." "An involving, often poignant, always satisfying story." |