Makeovers by Marcia

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

Interview with the author

"Mills has a knack for getting into the confused minds of kids on the verge of adolescence."
~School Library Journal

"Claudia Mills excels at conveying the comforting news that everyone -- popular or not -- faces problems at school and at home."
~Horn Book

You're a Brave Man, Julius Zimmerman.
Ages 8-12. Farrar Straus Giroux, 1999. 0-374-38708-7.
Hyperion paperback, 0-7868-1448-9.
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."
~School Library Journal (starred review)

"Funny, lively and hopeful, this is certain to strike a chord with the target audience."
~Publishers Weekly

"An involving, often poignant, always satisfying story."
~Kirkus Reviews