kids are in for an adventure.' - Chicago Sun-Times Praise for Hold Fast:' latest and most heart-rending novel. Thick with devilish red herrings, this smart, playful story never stops challenging (and exhilarating) the audience.' - Publishers Weekly'Puzzles, codes, letters, number and wordplay, a bit of danger, a vivid sense of place, and a wealth of quirky characters enrich the exciting, fast-paced story that's sure to be relished by mystery lovers.' - School Library Journal Praise for TheWright 3:* 'Another tour de force.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for The Calder Game:* 'Balliett outdoes herself with this ambitious novel.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review* 'Balliett again offers readers new ways to think.' - Booklist, starred reviewPraise for The Danger Box:* 'This highly satisfying story will enlighten readers even as it inspires them to think.' - School Library Journal, starred review'A spine-tingling tale. Praise for Chasing Vermeer:'Balliett is an original. Excellent.' - School Library Journal, starred review'This novel abounds in heart, shining a spotlight on the gritty truths about homelessness.' - Publishers Weekly'Vivid and compelling.' - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Enthralling and satisfying.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* 'Balliett paints a vivid picture, a literary composition reminiscent of an Impressionist painting. will pierce all readers.' - Booklist, starred review* 'A moving story of homelessness, family, and the love of words and books. multi-faceted Early Pearl, ever observant and always pondering, shines as bright as any diamond.' - New York Time Book Review* 'Wonderful.

Out of the Wild Night by Blue Balliett