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—Teachwire
“Patterson has turned his attention toward fostering a love of reading in young people.”
—Los Angeles Times
“Anyone who can get some of us kids to say, ‘Please give me another book’ is quite an amazing author.”
—Kidsday, Newsday
Praise for BECOMING MUHAMMAD ALI
“Cassius Clay’s kinetic boyhood—depicted through prose, poetry, and illustration—is the prism through which this uplifting novel casts the myth of the legendary boxer.”
—New York Times, Best Children’s Books of the Year
“This utterly delightful story about Ali’s childhood is a smash hit. Get this uplifting, informative book onto library shelves and into kids’ hands.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
“Patterson and Alexander, two heavyweights in the world of books, unite to tell the story of how Cassius Clay grew up to be Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.”
—The Horn Book, starred review
“The prose and poems reflect Clay’s public bravado and private humbleness as well as his appreciation and respect for family and friends. A knockout!”
—Booklist, starred review
“Spare… witty… Cassius’s narrative illustrates his charisma [and] drive… Powerful, accessible view of a fascinating figure.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A stellar collaboration that introduces an important and intriguing individual to today’s readers.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“These lightning-bolt figures are poetry surrounded by prose… a kinetic, dazzling experience… Like the world many adolescents inhabit, the world that Becoming Muhammad Ali presents is complex… But most importantly, it’s a reminder that once upon a time Cassius Clay, all poetry and italics, was a kid like the rest of us. It is my hope that Black children read this book, see themselves in young Clay and know that they too are poetry made flesh.”
—New York Times Book Review
Praise for the MAXIMUM RIDE Series
School’s Out—Forever
“Readers are in for another exciting, wild ride.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the MIDDLE SCHOOL Series
Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life
“A keen appreciation of kids’ insecurities and an even more astute understanding of what might propel boy readers through a book… a perfectly pitched novel.”
—Los Angeles Times
“Cleverly delves into the events that make middle school so awkward: cranky bus drivers, tardy slips, bathroom passes, and lots of rules.”
—Associated Press
Praise for the JACKY HA-HA Series
Jacky Ha-Ha
“A strong female protagonist, realistic characters, and a balanced approach to middle-school life make this book a winner.”
—Common Sense Media
“James Patterson has figured out the formula for writing entertaining books for tween readers.”
—Parents’ Choice
Praise for the ALI CROSS Series
Ali Cross
“James Patterson delivers an appealing hero, engaging characters, plenty of action, and a raft of book recommendations in this series debut featuring the young son of his noted detective Alex Cross. A master storyteller who’s determined to make more kids like reading.”
—Common Sense Media
“The prolific king of the beach read is back with an intergenerational mystery for the 9-to-12-year-old set.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for MIDDLE-GRADE Fiction
Pottymouth and Stoopid
“I have one word for this book: SUPERWONDERRIFIC!”
—Jerry Spinelli, Newbery Medal–winning author of Maniac Magee and Stargirl
Public School Superhero
“A novel aimed as much at parents as at their middle-school children.”
—Booklist
Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment
“If you’re interested in science, mysteries, or courageous heroines, this is a must-read!”
—Chelsea Clinton
James Patterson, Dinosaur Disaster
