Press & Reviews
Book Lists
Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers
A Mighty Girl Book of the Year
Imagination Soup Best Chapter Books
Huffington Post Enthralling Summer Reading Books For Kids Of All Ages
Read Brightly The Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9-12 Year Olds
Reaching Reluctant Young Readers
Reviews
Jaclyn Hyde
★ “An absolutely hilarious, well-plotted comedy with huge thematic heart in dealing with the pressures and costs of high expectations.” - Kirkus (starred review)
“This clever and imaginative rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde does a valiant and ambitious job of exploring how unhealthy and destructive one’s obsession with perfection can become…Readers will enjoy the witty and loyal characters in addition to the well-executed plot” - Booklist
“This modern take on a classic focuses on friendship, family, community, and being your best self.” - School Library Journal
“[K]ids will sympathize with Jaclyn’s need to be the best, but they may also get a wicked thrill from Jackie’s rebellion and want to look for Robert Louis Stevenson’s original Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“The story will resonate with anyone who's thought about going to great lengths just so they don't let others -- or themselves -- down.” - Common Sense Media (5 star review)
Shivers! The Pirate series
“The themes that anchor this humor-filled adventure are family, friendship, and courage… A whirlwind romp that most readers will eagerly embrace… Ideal for newly independent readers and young fans of graphic novels. VERDICT A fun addition to chapter book collections.” – School Library Journal
“A fearful yet hilarious journey… Sure to engage fans of Captain Underpants.” - Booklist
“I would recommend this book to any 7- to 10-year-old who loves pirates and hates eating snails.” - Newsday
“There is no way your kids will be able to guess all the imaginative and ingenious twists and turns this story takes. Prepare to laugh while reading.” - One Great Book
Quest for the Crystal Crown
“A funny, entertaining fantasy adventure that, believe it or not, also teaches kids how to write fantasy stories.” - Imagination Soup
“I never knew what was coming next… a delight to read.” - Kiss the Book
Time Tracers
“Bondor-Stone and White blaze new trails with this original concept. Every child having fun always wants more time, and the monsters created here explain where it all goes. A fun, exciting romp for any reader.” — Booklist
“Bondor-Stone and White do a solid job of emphasizing how universally valuable time, especially time off, is for kids and adults alike. When a particularly grumpy veteran Time Tracer reveals to Taj how his daughter’s childhood had been stolen piece by piece the significance of the Time Tracers’ job becomes touchingly apparent… Action-packed and playful.” —The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
“Time Tracers is action-packed, and kids will eagerly keep turning the pages to find out what happens next… A fun read for everyone... I highly recommend it.” —Bergers Book Reviews