Reviews
Praise for THE MONSTER'S RING ABA's Pick of the Lists IRA Children's Choice "This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"- The New York Times Book Review "A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles. . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde."- Publishers Weekly Praise for JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER IRA Teachers' Choice Marion Vannett Ridgway Award Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nevada Young Readers' Award Texas Lone Star Reading List Utah Children's Book Award * "A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Will bring laughter and near tears to readers. . . . Dragons really exist for a little while."- School Library Journal Praise for JENNIFER MURDLEY'S TOAD California Young Reader Medal Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Georgia Children's Book Award "Endlessly funny. . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom."- Kirkus Reviews "[A] light, fast-paced fantasy."- Booklist Praise for THE SKULL OF TRUTH A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Society of School Librarians International Honor Book * "A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale. . . . Will keep youngsters thinking."- School Library Journal, starred review "This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor."- The Horn Book Praise for JULIET DOVE, QUEEN OF LOVE "Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has its share of both humor and heartache."- Booklist "Surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love. . . . Interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed."- School Library Journal, Praise for THE MONSTER'S RING ABA's Pick of the Lists IRA Children's Choice "This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"- The New York Times Book Review "A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles. . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde."- Publishers Weekly Praise for JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER IRA Teachers' Choice Marion Vannett Ridgway Award Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nevada Young Readers' Award Texas Lone Star Reading List Utah Children's Book Award * "A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Will bring laughter and near tears to readers. . . . Dragons really exist for a little while."- School Library Journal Praise for JENNIFER MURDLEY'S TOAD California Young Reader Medal Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Georgia Children's Book Award "Endlessly funny. . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom."- Kirkus Reviews "[A] light, fast-paced fantasy."- Booklist Praise for THE SKULL OF TRUTH A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Society of School Librarians International Honor Book * "A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale. . . . Will keep youngsters thinking."- School Library Journal, starred review "This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor."- The Horn Book Praise for JULIET DOVE, QUEEN OF LOVE "Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has its share of both humor and heartache."- Booklist "Surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love. . . . Interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed."- School Library Journal, Praise for THE MONSTER'S RING ABA's Pick of the Lists IRA Children's Choice "This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"- The New York Times Book Review "A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles. . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde."- Publishers Weekly Praise for JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER IRA Teachers' Choice Marion Vannett Ridgway Award Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nevada Young Readers' Award Texas Lone Star Reading List Utah Children's Book Award * "A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Not only is the story involving but the reader can really get a feeling for Jeremy as a person."- VOYA "Will bring laughter and near tears to readers. . . . Dragons really exist for a little while."- School Library Journal Praise for JENNIFER MURDLEY'S TOAD California Young Reader Medal Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Georgia Children's Book Award "Endlessly funny. . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom."- Kirkus Reviews "[A] light, fast-paced fantasy."- Booklist Praise for THE SKULL OF TRUTH A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Society of School Librarians International Honor Book * "A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale. . . . Will keep youngsters thinking."- School Library Journal, starred review "This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor."- The Horn Book Praise for JULIET DOVE, QUEEN OF LOVE "Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has its share of both humor and heartache."- Booklist "Surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love. . . . Interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed."- School Library Journal, Praise for THE MONSTER'S RING ABA's Pick of the Lists IRA Children's Choice "This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"- The New York Times Book Review "A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde."- Publishers Weekly Praise for JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER IRA Teachers' Choice Marion Vannett Ridgway Award Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nevada Young Readers' Award Texas Lone Star Reading List Utah Children's Book Award * "A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Not only is the story involving but the reader can really get a feeling for Jeremy as a person."- VOYA "Will bring laughter and near tears to readers . . . Dragons really exist for a little while."- School Library Journal Praise for JENNIFER MURDLEY'S TOAD California Young Reader Medal Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Georgia Children's Book Award "Endlessly funny . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom."- Kirkus Reviews "[A] light, fast-paced fantasy."- Booklist Praise for THE SKULL OF TRUTH A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Society of School Librarians International Honor Book * "A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale . . . Will keep youngsters thinking."- School Library Journal, starred review "This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor."- The Horn Book Praise for JULIET DOVE, QUEEN OF LOVE "Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has its share of both humor and heartache."- Booklist "Surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love . . . Interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed."- School Library Journal, Praise for THE MONSTER'S RING ABA's Pick of the Lists IRA Children's Choice "This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"-- The New York Times Book Review "A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles. . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde."-- Publishers Weekly Praise for JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER IRA Teachers' Choice Marion Vannett Ridgway Award Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nevada Young Readers' Award Texas Lone Star Reading List Utah Children's Book Award * "A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Will bring laughter and near tears to readers. . . . Dragons really exist for a little while."-- School Library Journal Praise for JENNIFER MURDLEY'S TOAD California Young Reader Medal Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Georgia Children's Book Award "Endlessly funny. . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom."-- Kirkus Reviews "[A] light, fast-paced fantasy."-- Booklist Praise for THE SKULL OF TRUTH A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Society of School Librarians International Honor Book * "A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale. . . . Will keep youngsters thinking."-- School Library Journal, starred review "This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor."-- The Horn Book Praise for JULIET DOVE, QUEEN OF LOVE "Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has its share of both humor and heartache."-- Booklist "Surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love. . . . Interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed."-- School Library Journal, Praise for THE MONSTER'S RING ABA's Pick of the Lists IRA Children's Choice "This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"-- The New York Times Book Review "A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles. . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde."-- Publishers Weekly Praise for JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER IRA Teachers' Choice Marion Vannett Ridgway Award Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nevada Young Readers' Award Texas Lone Star Reading List Utah Children's Book Award * "A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Will bring laughter and near tears to readers. . . . Dragons really exist for a little while."-- School Library Journal Praise for JENNIFER MURDLEY'S TOAD California Young Reader Medal Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Georgia Children's Book Award "Endlessly funny. . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom."-- Kirkus Reviews "[A] light, fast-paced fantasy."-- Booklist Praise for THE SKULL OF TRUTH A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Society of School Librarians International Honor Book * "A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale. . . . Will keep youngsters thinking."-- School Library Journal, starred review "This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor."-- The Horn Book Praise for JULIET DOVE, QUEEN OF LOVE "Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has its share of both humor and heartache."-- Booklist "Surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love. . . . Interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed."-- School Library Journal
