The Tiny Mansion
Kirkus Reviews loves it: “The whimsically drawn characters are good company, especially resourceful Dagmar, a droll tour guide whose tart commentary is a highlight. This smart, hilarious mashup of off-the-grid minimalism and smart-home consumerism adds up to a quirky treat.”
In this pitch-perfect middle grade adventure, twelve-year-old Dagmar must endure a summer living off-the-grid with her family in a tiny home.
The Phantom Tower
“Goose bump–inducing fun,” cheers Kirkus Reviews
“Nail-biting adventure,” enthuses School Library Journal
A Midwest Connections Booksellers Pick!
Recommended for purchase by School Library Connection
Twin brothers discover their new home is also a portal—for an hour a day—to a parallel dimension in this rollicking middle-grade adventure, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society.
The Matchstick Castle
Official 2018 ILLINOIS READS selection!
Recommended by John Green!
Kirkus Reviews raves, “Fast-paced, anarchic fun for reluctant and avid readers alike”!
Take a trip to Boring, Illinois, in this funny, fantastical story that will resonate with any reader who’s ever wished a little adventure would find them.
The Other Felix
Named Best of the Best by the Chicago Public Library!
School Library Journal: “. . . a helpful and sensitive guide for those children who are just learning to confront life’s sticky challenges. The ending is exquisite.”
A story of growing up—for kids who have graduated from Where the Wild Things Are but are still fascinated by the world of dreams.