Praise for Wild River: An Amazon Best Book of the Month A Junior Library Guild Selection * "Newbery Honoree Philbrick twines a heartfelt message about teamwork and forgiveness with realistic dangers in this page-turning survival story. A battle for power keeps the tension high, as do plenty of twists and cliffhangers, which create enough uncertainty to keep the pages turning." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * "As he did with Wildfire , Newbery Honoree Philbrick has crafted another action tale for young readers that's impossible to put down. Readers will need to strap on their helmets and prepare for a wild ride." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Philbrick is a master of the fast-paced easy read adventure story. The simple-seeming story raises moral questions that might get readers pondering big ideas." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for Wildfire: * " An intense tale of survival and action. A must-have for all upper elementary/middle grade libraries.

" -- 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 Freak the Mighty : * "A wonderful story. memorable and luminous. somewhat different and very special." -- School Library Journal , starred review.