Reviews
Praise for Moonbird : *"Hoose's fascinating account concerns much more than this one bird." - Horn Book , starred review *"Hoose's stature as a preeminent nonfiction author combined with the high-interest animal hook will generate hearty attention and enthusiasm for this one." - Booklist , starred review Praise for Claudette Colvin : "Hoose's book-based in part on interviews with Colvin and people who knew her-finally gives her the credit she deserves." - The New York Times Book Review *"[This] evenhanded account investigates Colvin's motives and influences, and carefully establishes the historical context so that readers can appreciate both Colvin's maturity and bravery and the boycott leadership's pragmatism." - Publishers Weekly , starred review Praise for The Race to Save the Lord God Bird *"Outstanding in every way." -Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A compelling tale . . . Readers will sense the urgency that remains, even if the Ivory-bill is gone." - Publishers Weekly, Hoose tells this largely unknown story with passion and clarity . . . A superbly told, remarkable true story., An outstanding addition to the WWII canon . . . Hoose brilliantly weaves Pedersen's own words into the larger narrative of Denmark's stormy social and political wartime climate., A Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Winner * A Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor Winner * A B ooklist Editors' Choice * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year and Best Teen Book of the Year * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A New York Public Library Notable * A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2015 "These teenagers risked all-and lost much . . . This energetic work of nonfiction . . . will cheer the hearts of readers whatever their age." -- The Wall Street Journal "An outstanding addition to the WWII canon . . . Hoose brilliantly weaves Pedersen's own words into the larger narrative of Denmark's stormy social and political wartime climate." -- The Horn Book , starred review "Often reading like a thriller, this title puts a human face on the often-overlooked Danish Resistance . . . Captivating." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Their story is one of bravery in the face of constant danger and of increasingly meaningful acts of sabotage . . . An important and unforgettable book that adds a significant chapter to the history of WWII." -- Booklist, starred review "[An] inspiring account." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Hoose tells this largely unknown story with passion and clarity . . . A superbly told, remarkable true story." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "What an edge-of-your-seat narrative it is-and even more compelling for teen readers, who are the same age as the real-life protagonists." -- The Bulletin , starred review "A rousing real-life adventure tale." -- Christian Science Monitor, A handful of Danish teens takes on the occupying Nazis in this inspiring true story of courageous resistance . . . Hoose tells this largely unknown story with passion and clarity . . . quoting Pedersen at length and expertly interweaving his words into the narrative to bring it alive. A superbly told, remarkable true story and an excellent addition to stories of civilian resistance in World War II., What an edge-of-your-seat narrative it is-and even more compelling for teen readers, who are the same age as the real-life protagonists., [A] tale of remarkable bravery and determination. Told in both the author's voice and that of Knud Pedersen himself . . . this has a compelling immediacy that is enhanced by a generous collection of black-and-white period photographs. An important and unforgettable book that adds a significant chapter to the history of WWII., Hoose vividly recounts the true story of the courageous and brazen teens who inspired the Danish resistance movement in WWII . . . [A] gripping story., A B ooklist Editors' Choice * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year and Best Teen Book of the Year * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A New York Public Library Notable "These teenagers risked all-and lost much . . . This energetic work of nonfiction . . . will cheer the hearts of readers whatever their age." -- The Wall Street Journal "An outstanding addition to the WWII canon . . . Hoose brilliantly weaves Pedersen's own words into the larger narrative of Denmark's stormy social and political wartime climate." -- The Horn Book , starred review "Often reading like a thriller, this title puts a human face on the often-overlooked Danish Resistance . . . Captivating." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Their story is one of bravery in the face of constant danger and of increasingly meaningful acts of sabotage . . . An important and unforgettable book that adds a significant chapter to the history of WWII." -- Booklist, starred review "[An] inspiring account." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Hoose tells this largely unknown story with passion and clarity . . . A superbly told, remarkable true story." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "What an edge-of-your-seat narrative it is-and even more compelling for teen readers, who are the same age as the real-life protagonists." -- The Bulletin , starred review "A rousing real-life adventure tale." -- Christian Science Monitor, Often reading like a thriller, this title puts a human face on the often-overlooked Danish Resistance . . . Captivating., Their story is one of bravery in the face of constant danger and of increasingly meaningful acts of sabotage . . . An important and unforgettable book that adds a significant chapter to the history of WWII., "These teenagers risked all-and lost much . . . This energetic work of nonfiction . . . will cheer the hearts of readers whatever their age." -- The Wall Street Journal "An outstanding addition to the WWII canon . . . Hoose brilliantly weaves Pedersen's own words into the larger narrative of Denmark's stormy social and political wartime climate." -- The Horn Book, starred review "Often reading like a thriller, this title puts a human face on the often-overlooked Danish Resistance . . . Captivating." -- School Library Journal, starred review "Their story is one of bravery in the face of constant danger and of increasingly meaningful acts of sabotage . . . An important and unforgettable book that adds a significant chapter to the history of WWII." -- Booklist, starred review "[An] inspiring account." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Hoose tells this largely unknown story with passion and clarity . . . A superbly told, remarkable true story." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "What an edge-of-your-seat narrative it is-and even more compelling for teen readers, who are the same age as the real-life protagonists." -- The Bulletin, starred review "A rousing real-life adventure tale." -- Christian Science Monitor, These teenagers risked all-and lost much . . . This energetic work of nonfiction . . . will cheer the hearts of readers whatever their age.
