This is a beautifully done audiobook for any collection. Pair it with the print book to get the full impact of the pictures while Bridges tells her story.
This is a welcome addition to school and public library historical fiction collections. ["An ideal selection for classrooms and libraries and would incorporate easily into history and social studies curricula across a wide grade range, from upper elementary through middle school": SLJ 8/16 review of the Scholastic book.]
Inspired by a true story, this is a wonderful addition to any collection. ["Engle's spare, rhythmic text gets at the heart of the struggle to achieve a dream": SLJ 1/15 starred review of the Houghton Harcourt book.]
Fans of "The 39 Clues" series (Scholastic) will be entertained. ["Quick action, snappy dialogue, and frequent touches of humor will appeal to middle grade science fiction fans": SLJ 10/15 review of the Random book.]