But having read it, now I'm glad to have two copies to circulate in my classroom! I was so excited about this book, that I actually preordered it twice from different retailers (once in December and again in February). “Will appeal to Wendy Mass fans as well as those who love Messner's previous novels.Her latest book, Breakout, arrived last week. “It's no surprise that Kate Messner's magic pen could write a charming, moving, funny, and ultimately very surprising story about a magic pencil!” - Wendy Mass, New York Times best selling author of 11 BIRTHDAYS on ALL THE ANSWERS As she did in All the Answers, Messner lightens a heavy theme with a bit of magic.” - Publishers Weekly on THE SEVENTH WISH “Hopeful, empathetic, and unusually enlightening.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE SEVENTH WISH Kate Messner gives her readers a story to cherish.” - Anne Ursu, author of BREADCRUMBS and THE REAL BOY on THE SEVENTH WISH “An empathetic, beautiful, magical, fiercely necessary book that stares unflinchingly at the very real challenges contemporary kids face and gently assures them they are not alone.
A gentle but truthful look at poverty and homelessness.” - School Library Journal, starred review, on THE EXACT LOCATION OF HOME “Vivid characters and situations, along with clear, simple writing and plotting, make this an accessible and enlightening read. Middle school worries and social issues skillfully woven into a moving, hopeful, STEM-related tale.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE EXACT LOCATION OF HOME “Successfully balances excitement with larger issues, ripe for classroom discussion.” - Booklist
“Timely and relevant.” - The Horn Book Magazine “A sensitive coming-of-age tale about waking up to injustice and where that knowledge can lead.” - Kirkus Reviews “An accessible format and a unique focus on contemporary issues of criminal justice and racial bias make this an essential purchase.” - School Library Journal, starred review
Messner shines a light on the ways that people are blind to their own privilege while quick to judge others.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review “An effective, authentically wrought look at how fear and ignorance can lead people to treat those of different races or from different places with suspicion.
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