
Hand this to strong readers who enjoy being transported to another place and who love old ghost stories." - School Library Journal 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, Praise for Out of the Wild Night: * "Balliett outdoes herself here with this surprising story." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A lyrical, suspenseful ghost story and a love letter to Nantucket. 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 Times Book Review * "Wonderful. 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 review Praise 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 Out of the Wild Night : * "Balliett outdoes herself here with this surprising story." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A lyrical, suspenseful ghost story and a love letter to Nantucket.
