"There are so many things to love about this book: the characters, the suspense, the courage and compassion of the protagonists, and the fact that kids won't be able to put the book down. At a time when young people feel growing anxiety about the problems in the world, Claude and Medea demonstrate the power of making a difference, and their strange substitute teacher demonstrates the power of education to ignite both learning and action. And who doesn't love a great story about dogs!?" --Marc Bekoff, Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Guggenheim Fellow, and author of dozens of books about dogs and other animals " Claude & Medea is a book that matters. A riveting story of adventure and activism, it will engage young people's imagination and also challenge them to think, feel, and, quite possibly, act in some profoundly new ways. It is a must-read for middle schoolers and for anyone of any age who wants to increase their curiosity, compassion, and moral courage. I truly believe this book belongs in school and classroom libraries everywhere!" --Steve Cochrane , former Superintendent of the Year, Princeton Public Schools "Inspiring for young readers and adults alike, Claude & Medea tells the story of two New York City teens and improbable friends who learn firsthand what it means to be solutionaries --like revolutionaries only "with the goal of solving problems and making a difference." This fictional book takes one on an enthralling city adventure that will surely capture the attention of children while teaching them about environmental, social, and animal issues, such as modern-day slavery and animal research, with both accuracy and sensitivity. Claude and Medea are the kind of hero protagonists our world needs now: compassionate, curious, and courageous.

I highly recommend this unique book for school libraries, youth organizations, and any young person in your life."-- Elizabeth O. Crawford , teacher educator and mom of a nine-year-old budding solutionary " Claude & Medea is a call-to-action and invitation to the table for middle schoolers, educators, and classrooms around the world. From age-appropriate conversations about systemic imbalances, responsible consumption and production, and how to be a force for positive change, the adventures of the Solutionary Squad inside these pages, as inspired by their teacher Ms. Flora Rattlebee, take learning, changemaking, and action to a new level. Imagine if every middle school inspired kids to flip their thinking, choose their own learning adventure, and make the world their classroom!"-- Julia Fliss , Language Arts, Leadership, and World Studies Teacher " Claude & Medea is an impressive story that will take readers on a journey of self-discovery. Through each character, readers will be inspired to think about how they can impact the world. Teeming with thought-provoking themes such as kindness, preservation, and the humane treatment of all living beings, Claude & Medea will remind each of us that when we endeavor to better the world, we also better ourselves.

"-- Andrea Jamison , Professor of School Librarianship, and former Chair of the American Library Association's Ethnic & Multicultural Information Exchange Roundtable.