(3) K-3 Illustrated by Alice Ratterree. Emotional free verse describes Jane Addams's individualism, determination, and compassion. Slade relates Jane's personal sadness and joys, and how an empathetic spirit allowed her to open Hull House for needy immigrants, work tirelessly to end WWI, and win a Nobel Peace Prize, all despite harsh criticism. Ratterree's natural-palette watercolors capture the biography's energy and emotion. "More about Dangerous Jane" is appended. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Alice Ratterree. In this mystery-adventure, twelve-year-old zookeeper's daughter Lizzie discovers that a boy, Tyler, is living in the zoo. Despite Tyler's gruff demeanor, they become friends. When the zoo's wolves begin to mysteriously get sick right after Tyler notices odd comings and goings at night, they work together to solve the mystery. Lizzie's wry humor and the page-turning adventure give the novel solid middle-grade appeal.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2016

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Alice Ratterree. Kidnapped and held captive in a birdcage in London by a "giant" named Gulliver, Lily continuously plots her escape home to Lilliput. With only a sliver of danger, the limited plot (spoiler: she escapes) is supplemented with tender new friendships and the forgiveness of her well-meaning but misguided capturer. Ratterree's delicate, detailed pencil and watercolor illustrations enhance the Gulliver's Travels–inspired adventure.

Reviewer: Andrea Curtis