Results for scholastic inc.
scholastic inc. published 83 books that we have reviewed
Age 12+Hannah: Daughters of the Sea
Rather innocent gothic romance with a fantastic twist.
Review Date: 9/10/2009
Age 9+The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Brilliant high-seas adventure is a classic.
Review Date: 7/9/2009
Age 9+Skeleton Creek
Book/online-video hybrid is creepy fun.
Review Date: 3/25/2009
Age 12+Deeper: Tunnels Series, Book 2
Grim, gritty, violent, but undeniably exciting.
Review Date: 3/11/2009
Age 12+Tunnels: Tunnels Series, Book 1
Slow-starting, dark, violent, exciting adventure.
Review Date: 3/6/2009
Age 13+Sunrise Over Fallujah
Realistic, nonpolitical view of the war in Iraq.
Review Date: 1/11/2009
Age 12+Serafina67 *urgently requires life*
Teen reveals all in blog -- with consequences.
Review Date: 12/22/2008
Age 9+Classic Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask
Popular series reissue is a fun sleepover read.
Review Date: 9/28/2008
Age 12+The Hunger Games
Exciting, provocative tale of lethal reality show.
Review Date: 9/28/2008
Age 9+The 39 Clues Series
Exciting mystery, heavily merchandised.
Review Date: 9/17/2008
Age 8+Gully's Travels
Humorous tale questions the value of loyalty.
Review Date: 9/9/2008
Age 4+The New Bear at School
Cuddly bear tale about fitting in at a new school.
Review Date: 8/11/2008
Age 9+Sipping Spiders Through a Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters
Gross-out, creepy laughs meant for older kids.
Review Date: 6/8/2008
Age 9+The Calder Game
Third in the series is the weakest of all.
Review Date: 5/18/2008
Age 9+The Fall: The Seventh Tower, Book 1
First book in action-packed, inventive series.
Review Date: 1/31/2008
Age 4+The Littlest Christmas Tree
Nice, simple holiday story for preschoolers.
Review Date: 12/3/2007
Age 4+On the First Night of Chanukah
Chanukah tale borrows Christmas melody -- oy.
Review Date: 11/26/2007
Age 9+Elijah of Buxton
Humorous, powerful, masterful escaped-slave tale.
Review Date: 11/18/2007
Age 4+The Best Thanksgiving Ever!
Simple story celebrates families coming together.
Review Date: 11/14/2007
Age 8+Jack Plank Tells Tales
An ex-pirate spins captivating yarns.
Review Date: 10/23/2007
Age 7+Paint the Wind
Horse tale shines with rich plot and characters.
Review Date: 10/9/2007
Age 4+Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story
Folksy tale shares the miracle of simple things.
Review Date: 10/9/2007
Age 13+My Thirteenth Winter
Honest story of life with learning disability.
Review Date: 9/28/2007
Age 4+The Seven Days of Kwanzaa
Simple song introduces Kwanzaa to young readers.
Review Date: 9/28/2007
Age 8+Igraine the Brave
Lighthearted, mild fantasy is giant tween fun.
Review Date: 9/27/2007
Age 12+Bounce
Satisfying coming-of-age read.
Review Date: 9/27/2007
Age 8+The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Spectacular book/film hybrid has lots of heart.
Review Date: 5/28/2007
Age 9+Rules
Newbery honoree about life with an autistic sib.
Review Date: 2/4/2007
Age 11+The Accidental Cheerleader
Easy read on fitting in not worth cheering about.
Review Date: 1/24/2007
Age 2+I Love You Always and Forever
Heartwarming, huggy mouse tale for tots.
Review Date: 1/22/2007
Age 15+Tyrell
Lauded debut is a gritty portrait of homelessness.
Review Date: 12/10/2006
Age 13+Lush
Heartfelt look at drinking's impact on families.
Review Date: 12/1/2006
Age 7+When Santa Fell to Earth
Santa fights commercialization, kids help, ho hum.
Review Date: 11/12/2006
Age 13+Mistletoe
Heartwarming holiday fluff for teens.
Review Date: 11/8/2006
Age 5+Mommy?
Spooky pop-up isn't for the very young.
Review Date: 10/8/2006
Age 7+Castle: Medieval Days and Knights
Lots of information packed into appealing pop-up.
Review Date: 9/10/2006
Age 4+Zen Shorts
A beautiful introduction to Zen thinking.
Review Date: 5/12/2006
Age 9+The Wright 3
Clever kids save historic house in tepid sequel.
Review Date: 4/14/2006
Age 9+Becoming Naomi León
A family flees a mean mother in this rich novel.
Review Date: 2/22/2006
Age 4+Owen & Mzee
Heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship.
Review Date: 2/22/2006
Age 13+The Will of the Empress
Mages gather to deal with politics and love.
Review Date: 11/29/2005
Age 10+Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
4th Potter has brilliant plotting -- and dragons.
Review Date: 11/9/2005
Age 13+When She Was Good
Teen survives abuse by mentally ill older sister.
Review Date: 11/5/2005
Age 11+Inkspell: Inheart Trilogy, Book 2
Overlong but at-times exciting sequel.
Review Date: 10/12/2005
Age 9+Inkheart
There's an edge to the villainy.
Review Date: 10/9/2005
Age 9+Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Magical start of bestselling Potter phenomenon.
Review Date: 7/16/2005
Age 9+Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
3rd Potter is darker, more complex, and fantastic.
Review Date: 7/16/2005
Age 11+Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Powerful penultimate book mines Voldemort's past.
Review Date: 7/16/2005
Age 10+Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Rowling mixes up a potent and volatile brew.
Review Date: 7/16/2005
Age 9+Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2nd Potter book is a creature-packed page-turner.
Review Date: 7/16/2005
Age 9+Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles, Book 1)
One of the best of the post-Potter fantasies.
Review Date: 1/4/2005
Age 9+The Library Card
A mysterious library card affects four lives.
Review Date: 11/15/2004
Age 13+The Glory Field
Stunning saga of an African-American family.
Review Date: 11/15/2004
Age 8+Dragon Rider
Dragon tale is great for bedtime read-aloud.
Review Date: 11/1/2004
Age 9+A Hive for the Honeybee
Insect allegory might be too slow for most kids.
Review Date: 8/30/2004
Age 11+Tangerine
A complex tale about teens, family relationships.
Review Date: 8/16/2004
Age 9+Freak the Mighty
Outcasts join forces to conquer readers' hearts.
Review Date: 7/26/2004
Age 9+Chasing Vermeer
A mystery, fantasy, and imaginative launch pad.
Review Date: 7/12/2004
Age 12+Witness
Confusing yet compelling tale of racism.
Review Date: 5/5/2004
Age 6+If You Grew Up With George Washington
Bite-size chunks of history.
Review Date: 3/10/2004
Age 13+Broken Days
Makes history exciting for teens.
Review Date: 3/9/2004
Age 2+Snowy, Flowy, Blowy: A Twelve Months Rhyme
Rhyming words describe seasonal changes.
Review Date: 2/4/2004
Age 10+The Thief Lord
A modern version of the shipwrecked story.
Review Date: 10/14/2003
Age 4+Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year
Hasidic legend keeps kids on edge of their seats.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 14+Fallen Angels
A vivid portrayal of the war in Vietnam.
Review Date: 9/16/2003
Age 11+The Great Fire
Spellbinding account of disaster.
Review Date: 9/8/2003
Age 4+Miss Spider's Wedding
Scary tale is inappropriate for young kids.
Review Date: 9/4/2003
Age 9+Harlem: A Poem
This glittering work reaches across boundaries.
Review Date: 9/2/2003
Age 13+The Blue Door
Potboiler plot, but some good history.
Review Date: 9/2/2003
Age 13+A Stitch in Time
A compelling story about sisters in 1700s Salem.
Review Date: 9/2/2003
Age 6+This Is the Way We Go to School: A Book About Children Around the World
Mildly charming but unspectacular book.
Review Date: 8/26/2003
Age 4+When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry
Kids will respond to Sophie's frustration.
Review Date: 8/26/2003
Age 4+Pigsty
Kids delight in the pigs and their messiness.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 9+Out of the Dust
A penetrating look at a poor child's life.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 2+No, David!
Lovable David's antics are relentless.
Review Date: 8/18/2003
Age 2+Koko's Kitten
Amazing true story captivates young listeners.
Review Date: 8/18/2003
Age 11+Bluish
Fifth-grade girls learn tolerance and compassion.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 11+If You Only Knew
Sensitive, frank portrayal of average 7th-grader.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 9+Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales
A spirited retelling of tales old and new.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 11+I Have a Dream
A treasured speech seen in a vibrant new light.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 4+Clifford the Big Red Dog
After 35 years, Clifford hasn't lost his appeal.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 11+Daniel's Story
Historical tale suffers from weak narrative.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 6+A Drop of Water
Photos capture water's beauty and complexity.
Review Date: 8/1/2003
