"Offers a lucid history of the rise of Nazi Germany and a dramatic account of one man's resistance to evil." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tragic, inspirational, and quite unusual tale of a man who was the moral center of a resistance movement that, though it failed, continues to live on in international memory." -- Booklist (starred review) "Readers will discover how compelling a story about ideas and ideals can be." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for NEVER FALL DOWN: "One of the most inspiring and powerful books I've ever read. Never Fall Down can teach us all about finding the courage to speak our truth and change the world."- -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu Praise for NEVER FALL DOWN: "Following the pattern of excellence McCormick began with her novel SOLD, she has created another amazing story through skilled and patient research." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) Praise for PURPLE HEART: "Timely and provocative thriller." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for PURPLE HEART: "McCormick builds the plot subtly and carefully with rich, spare prose.

" -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for PURPLE HEART: "Gripping details of existence in a war zone bring this to life." -- ALA Booklist Praise for SOLD: "Hard-hitting . poignant. The author beautifully balances the harshness of brothel life with the poignant relationships among its residents." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for SOLD: "Unforgettable" -- Booklist (starred review) Praise for SOLD: "Searing.poetic." -- The Horn Book Praise for CUT: "Poignant and compelling." -- School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for CUT: "This novel, like Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak, sympathetically and authentically renders the difficulties of giving voice to a very real sense of harm and powerlessness.

" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for CUT: "McCormick tackles a side of mental illness that is rarely seen in young adult fiction in a believable and sensitive manner."- -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for CUT: "You will not soon forget a girl named Callie and this remarkable novel." -- Robert Cormier Praise for CUT: "CUT is one of the best young-adult novels in years. Riveting and hopeful, sweet, heartbreaking.'" -- Boston Globe.