Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
"When seventh-grader Eleanor reads an article online claiming that an asteroid will hit Earth in April, she starts an underground school club to prepare kids for the end of the world as we know it"--
Review Quotes: Praise for The World Ends in April:
"A
smart, funny and
emotionally candid book.
"--Shelf Awareness,
starred review "The novel has an
exceptional grasp of melancholy that
leaves an impact even after its philosophical ending."
--Bulletin
" A
well-paced, engrossing plot with
endearing characters."
--Booklist Praise for
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl "
Unique and
utterly satisfying."--
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Prepare to
fall in love."--
School Library Journal, starred review
"Lucy's journey is
beautifully authentic in this debut brimming with warmth, wisdom, and math."--
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"McAnulty's well-drawn cast of characters grapple with the difficulties of middle school, friendships, and life. An engaging story,
full of heart and hope. Readers of all ages will root for Lucy, aka Lightning Girl. No miscalculations here!" --Kate Beasley, author of
Gertie's Leap to Greatness "
Fresh story, great characters, a winner!" --Barbara O'Connor, author of Wish
"
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl is calculated to
steal your heart!" - Alan Gratz author of
Ban This Book and
Refugee
