“Korman brings his usual humor and heart to this well-plotted mystery… that sensitively explores themes of friendship and family.”
- Publishers Weekly
“Korman sketches characters with swift, sure strokes and places them in a distinctive setting… this a book that Korman fans won't want to miss.”
- ALA Booklist
“This fast-paced, funny friendship story will delight realistic fiction readers and fans of Korman’s work.” - School Library Journal
“A provocative take on the redemptive power of friends and pets.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Korman injects his signature dry humor throughout… Entertaining.” - Publishers Weekly
“A fun, low-tech summer adventure.” - Kirkus Reviews
“The fast-moving, action-packed plot makes this a great choice for reluctant readers… A diverting read full of suspense and historical intrigue.”
- School Library Journal
“Another treat for Korman fans.”
- Kirkus Reviews
“[An] underdog story that champions teamwork, kindness, and hidden sparks.”
- Publishers Weekly
Praise for NOTORIOUS: “Korman is reliably at the head of the pack in middle-grade quirkiness, and his fans will be well pleased with this fresh title.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Praise for THE UNTEACHABLES: “Korman infuses such humanity into this tightly controlled ensemble piece and so deftly skewers school politics and classroom management eccentricities that middle-schoolers will recognize and appreciate both the absurdities and the frustrations.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“This crowd-pleasing school story delivers the straightforward humor and warmth that Korman’s many fans expect.” - School Library Journal