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Blackthorn Winter: a Murder Mystery“a wonderfully visceral setting and intriguing cast of characters."--Washington DC Public Library “BLACKTHORN WINTER is an exciting combination of a novel about coming-of-age angst and a mystery. Kathryn Reiss does a good job of devoting equal time to each aspect, and of integrating the two themes into a great read. With believable characters, a fascinating setting and a compulsively readable mystery, BLACKTHORN WINTER is a wonderful addition to anyone's library.”--teenreads.com |
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Dreadful Sorry“Suspenseful and difficult to put down.”--VOYA “...wondrously effective...another fine spellbinder from the author of Time Windows.”--Kirkus Reviews “...spooky and satisfying. . . fabulous . . .”--BCCB “With it's skillful plot twists, the book will have readers
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Time Windows “Well wrought and entertaining.”--Kirkus Reviews “Reiss puts a new twist on time travel in this suspenseful first novel ...intricately woven, deft. Entertaining and inventive.”--Publisher's Weekly “With its involved (but not too complicated) plot, supernatural time travel aspects, and likable heroine, Time Windows is a notable first novel.”--VOYA |
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The Glass House People“The book, like glass, is both mirror and window.”--San Francisco Chronicle “The steamy summer heat, the atmosphere of tension in the house, and the family dynamics are well-portrayed.”--School Library Journal “Beth and Tom are beautifully drawn characters whose vibrancy and honesty are one of the strengths of the novel.”--Booklist |
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Pale Phoenix“Once again Reiss proves herself a canny practitioner of the junior gothic, blending elements of romance and suspense with confident storytelling.”--The Bulletin “A book with everything a reader wants . . . complex but very readable and discussible….Pale Phoenix has something for everyone.” --VOYA “A thoughtful and enjoyable book.”--Booklist |
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PaperQuake: a Puzzle“This well-written page-turner has nicely developed characters, and readers will warm to Violet as she struggles with her fears and insecurities.Recommended.”--Burlington Public Library,CA “As Reiss weaves in well-timed twists and eerie coincidences
that set the plot thrumming with tension, she also captures with compelling
insight the changes adolescence brings “One of Kathryn Reiss' main abilities is to combine a fascinating mystery with the issues of personality and relationships and she does so with sensitivity and insight, and with no trace of condescension. . . . Her handling of the mystery elements makes her novels intensely readable.” --SF Site Review |
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Paint by Magic“Reiss's eerie time travel mystery will snag readers on the first page and hold them until the last.”--Booklist “ ...tightly plotted...deftly presents a large cast of memorable characters.”--The Horn Book Guide “A palette with daubs of time travel, artists, magic, evil, and possession paints an intriguing mystery.”--Kirkus Reviews |
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Sweet Miss Honeywell's Revenge: a Ghost Story“Reiss's deliciously creepy tale is a solid addition to the haunted dollhouse genre... delivers a good dose of shivery entertainment.”--Kirkus Reviews “The book scores, keeping tension high and offering several ingenious twists on the road to the conclusion.”--Booklist “A wondrously spooky ghost story that will definitely please girls of all ages”--SF Site Review. |
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Riddle of the Prairie Bride“(This) suspenseful new story will leave you on the edge of your seat!”--Pleasant Company Publications “Reiss has crafted a mystery that is thoroughly engrossing . . . Very appealing.”--Contra Costa Sunday Times |
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The Strange Case of Baby H“(A) real page-turner, with heroines young women can easily identify with.” --Bangor Maine NEWS |
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Puzzle of the Paper Daughter“Best mystery ever! ...By far, the best of the AG mysteries! It contains so many historical facts about Chinese immigration of the early 1900's that I learned many new things. The mystery... is well written and intriguing. It keeps you turning the page to see what Julie & Ivy are going to discover next. Grade A” --agrescue “I've read every AG mystery and this is a favorite. The story was very engaging” --Sunnybunny “ My daughter loved figuring out the mystery and I loved that she was learning about history and Chinese culture! I would definitly recommand this book!” --aluvsag |
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A Bundle of Trouble“This is by far my favorite American Girl mystery! (And I've read almost all of them) It has plenty of excitement and suspense. You're not going to want to set this one down! The best mystery and Rebecca book yet--a must read!!!” --Imaginationworld “The American Girl series, particularly the historical books, never dissapoint me and this one is no exception. I am an adult reader who enjoys historical fiction and ... I really enjoy the AG historical mysteries because they contain so much educational material and historical facts. This book has an entertaining plot and likeable characters.” --Chococat (Amazon) |
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The Silver Guitar“This is a great book! Five stars! I couldn't stop reading it! I skipped dinner to read it!” --“A Kid's Review ” (Amazon) |
