Praise for Wildfire : * "An intense tale of survival and action." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "Short chapters, outstanding cover art, and a breathless pace make this a fine choice for reluctant readers. Outstanding suspense." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Action lovers will relish every word. With Wildfire -- reminiscent of Hatchet and the real-life saga Lost on a Mountain in Maine -- Philbrick transforms a raging inferno into an impressively plotted escape story full of heart and soul." -- BookPage , starred review Praise for Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina : * "An appropriately serious and occasionally gruesome tale of surviving Hurricane Katrina, buoyed by large doses of hope and humor." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review Praise for The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg : A Newbery Honor Book "A swashbuckling and humorous tale of adventure.

" -- The Boston Globe * "A rip-roaring adventure." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A captivating read." -- The Horn Book Praise for The Young Man and the Sea : * "This excellent maritime bildungsroman has all the makings of a juvenile classic." -- School Library Journal , starred review Praise for Freak the Mighty : * "A wonderful story. memorable and luminous. somewhat different and very special." -- School Library Journal , starred review.