Praise for Code Word Courage : p/p "With background research, including interviews with Navajo code talkers, and a knack for generating a heartwarming, genuine story, Larson seamlessly weaves the lives of the characters into the fabric of the 1944-45 home front setting." -- Booklist p/p "Remarkable, engaging and highly enjoyable historical fiction for young adults as well as all readers." -- Historical Novel Society p/p "A story of loneliness, loss, friendship, and identity." -- School Library Journal p/p "World War II continues to be a topic that fascinates young readers, and Code Word Courage will keep those obsessed with the era reading happily." -- YA Books Central p/p Praise for Liberty : p/p * "Larson once again creates an engaging story that is rich in historical details. She purposefully captures both the fear and the hope in a world torn by war as well as the simple love of a boy for his dog. Practically perfect." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review p/p "A slice-of-life tale for historical fiction fans and animal lovers alike.
" -- School Library Journal p/p "Larson brings the historical setting to life with vivid details and draws readers into the story with a heartfelt dog-and-child relationship." -- Horn Book p/p Praise for Dash : p/p Winner of the Scott O''Dell Award for Historical Fiction A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year p/p * "Emotionally satisfying and thought-provoking." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review p/p * "[A] trenchant novel." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review p/p "Historical fiction at its best." -- School Library Journal p/p Praise for Duke : p/p * "Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review p/p * "[An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review p/p "A good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds." -- Booklist p/p Praise for Audacity Jones to the Rescue : p/p * "Larson''s thriller deftly mixes humor, heart-pounding moments, and a strongly evoked historical setting -- it''s truly a story with something for everyone.
" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review p/p * "The story''s themes of trust, friendship, and good manners will resonate with many. Audacity''s charm and smarts make this historical adventure a winner." -- Booklist , starred review p/p "Larson infuses her romp with plenty of humor, making Audacity, her cat, and friends into lively, likable characters. With characteristic deftness, she weaves her historical material seamlessly into the story; Audacity is a modern girl. Clever, funny, and sweet in equal measures." -- Kirkus Reviews p/p "Readers will cheer Audacity''s ingenuity and bravery as they relish every moment of her adventures. Highly recommended." -- School Library Journal p/p Praise for Audacity Jones Steals the Show : p/p "A suspenseful little mystery with heart.
" -- Kirkus Reviews p/p "This caper is magical." -- Booklist p/p Praise for Hattie Big Sky : p/p A Newbery Honor Recipient p/p * "[An] engaging historical novel. [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters." -- Booklist , starred review p/p * "Larson. create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered." -- School Library Journal , starred review p/p "Refreshing." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books.