Praise for TombQuest Book 1: Book of the Dead : "Like a preteen Indiana Jones and Lara Croft, Alex and Ren make a compelling duo, and Northrop balances pathos and action effectively to engage readers. Funny and smart, Alex and Ren are excellent companions for this fast-paced and scorpion-filled ride."-- Kirkus Reviews "The plot moves quickly and will appeal to reluctant readers looking for adventure [and] danger." -- School Library Journal "A thrilling adventure rich in Egyptian mythology and magic. Sure to be a blockbuster." -- Booklist Praise for Michael Northrop: Plunked : NPR Backseat Book Club Pick (October 2013) Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year "Well-developed characters and a strong narrative voice make this novel about much more than baseball. Pitch perfect." -- School Library Journal Rotten : Junior Library Guild Selection "Northrop has a keen eye for the way teens move through the world.

" -- Publishers Weekly Trapped : ". The pages turn like wildfire." -- Booklist "Northrop gets at the core of human nature through masterful pacing." -- Kirkus Reviews.