(The Labors of Hercules Beal, Schmidt) "At once an epic journey toward self-discovery and a wonderfully entertaining yarn." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) (The Labors of Hercules Beal, Schmidt) "Sharp and funny . this essential purchase will spark interest in classical mythology and encourage readers to reach out to ­others in times of stress." -- School Library Journal (starred review) (The Labors of Hercules Beal, Schmidt) "This memorable novel offers emotional honesty, wit, and a hard-won, heartening perspective." -- Booklist (starred review) (The Labors of Hercules Beal, Schmidt) "Schmidt employs his signature narrative style, balancing scenes of humor and affecting gravity through Hercules's droll narration. A moving hero's journey." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) (Just Like That, Schmidt) "An unforgettable story of loss, healing, and finding one's way." -- Booklist (starred review) (Boy Girl Boy, Koertge) "Koertge returns with memorable, likable characters, spot-on dialogue that is both humorous and insightful, and a subtle exploration of prejudices and issues that will resonate with teens .

A perceptive book about friendship and the struggle for individual identity . Buy several copies." -- Booklist (starred review) (Stoner & Spaz, Koertge) "Funny, touching, and surprising, it is a hopeful yet realistic view of things as they are and as they could be. Few authors write better dialogue than Koertge, and he is at his best in this short, fast-moving novel." -- Booklist (starred review).