"Carter''s novel continuously opens new doors, creating not just twists but a snarled maze of intrigue. Tween sleuths'' minds will race as Carter masterfully elongates the rising plot with action and explosive new information.Highly recommended as a twisting tween thriller, filled with budding friendships and a journey to self-discovery."-- School Library Journal " Carter doesn''t skimp on the action, packing her plot with plenty of twists, propulsive chases, unsettling villains, secret passageways, and some very real danger. kids enamored by espionage, secret identities, and superhero stories will get a kick out of this."-- Booklist "Fans of cliffhanger escapes, captures, recaptures, and surprise revelations are well served. "-- Kirkus Praise for Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor: "[F]ast moving and surprise-filled, guaranteed to have readers racing on to the next deliciously gothic complication." -- Kirkus " In her middle grade debut, Carter ( Not If I Save You First ) offers up mystery, intrigue, and swashbuckling action in a rollicking story of long-lost secrets and found family.
" -- Publishers Weekly "A fast-paced thrill ride of a book, filled with great characters, swashbuckling action sequences, secret passageways, mystery, and plenty of humor. It''s Batman meets Annie . My daughter devoured it in one sitting and immediately begged for more. I can''t come up with any better praise than that." --Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series "An adventure-filled read with a twisty mystery and spunky friendships. I loved it!" -Melissa de la Cruz, New York times best-selling author of The Descendants series "This is the kind of read that makes your soul sit up straight. At once a heart-wrenching tale of found family and a thrilling, atmospheric mystery that keeps you guessing at every page, Ally Carter''s middle grade debut is a triumph. I loved April''s character down to the barb wire wrapped around her heart, and I cheered for her journey and the extraordinary bravery required to open up to other people.
" --Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of Aru Shah and the End of Time "An unputdownable blend of humor, unique characters, and a mystery that''ll keep readers turning pages way past their bedtimes--and checking their basements. just in case." --Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of Prosper Redding Praise for Not if I Save You First : "Maddie''s grit, humor, and cleverness make her an engaging action hero. Fans of survivalist fiction will be impressed by the well-researched, immersive Alaskan landscape and all its beauty and brutality. A tightly plotted thriller helmed by a firecracker that never loses her spark." - Kirkus Reviews "In this tense romantic thriller from Carter.the characters are dynamic and engaging. The teens'' childhood friendship evolves into a sweet romance, and the fast-paced thrills will keep readers up late.
"-- Publishers Weekly "The chemistry and relationship buildup between these two friends is real and believable. The quick pace and witty dialogue will keep teens engaged. Recommended where survival and mystery stories are popular and where Carter has a following."-- School Library Journal &nbs.