Mae and June and the Wonder Wheel - Rilegato

"A pleasant addition about making new friends; hand to independent readers who enjoy animal and friendship stories." –School Library Journal

"A pleasant addition about making new friends; hand to independent readers who enjoy animal and friendship stories." –School Library Journal "Harper has written a cute new series opener featuring diverse characters that will appeal to a wide range of readers." –Booklist "The book’s short chapters, comic illustrations, and generous-sized font add to its appeal for newly minted independent readers." –Horn Book "...sweet-natured story..." –Publishers Weekly

"A pleasant addition about making new friends; hand to independent readers who enjoy animal and friendship stories." –School Library Journal "Harper has written a cute new series opener featuring diverse characters that will appeal to a wide range of readers." –Booklist "The book’s short chapters, comic illustrations, and generous-sized font add to its appeal for newly minted independent readers." –Horn Book

Just Grace, Star on Stage

"Charise Mericle Harper keeps her cast of characters funny and smart. The cute artwork that is scattered throughout the book completes the story nicely. Young girls will love it." —San Francisco Book Review

 

Just Grace and the Flower Girl Power

"Great fun for fans of Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones or Sara Pennypacker's Clementine."—Booklist

 

Just Grace and the Double Surprise

"Though Harper has crafted an engaging story, the book’s strength lies in its protagonist’s strong, distinctive voice. Chapter titles such as "What Happened Next" that are often followed by one-liners like "Craziness!!!" should build readers’ confidence. Fans of the series and new readers alike will enjoy Double Surprise." —School Library Journal

 

Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu

"Short chapters, frequent black-line illustrations, and Harper’s sure voice as the blossoming Grace mark this as one of the better series for emerging chapter-book readers." —Booklist

 

Just Grace and the Snack Attack

"[R]eaders will appreciate her straightforward, honest discussion of strong emotions they'll be sure to relate to." —Horn Book

 

Just Grace Goes Green

"Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations. . . . Harper’s sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile. "—Horn Book

 

Just Grace Walks the Dog

"Grace’s cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text. . .Her ruminations about the ways that people—and animals—may not be what they seem will provide both entertainment and food for thought for a wide range of readers."—Kirkus Reviews

 

Still Just Grace

"Dealing with the problems of friendship and change in a lively way...a good addition to the middle-grade shelves." —School Library Journal

 

Just Grace

Booksense Summer Selection 2007

 

(star) "The kids come alive in the story, and Harper, the author of several previous books, including the graphic novel Fashion Kitty (2005), enhances the comical goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Equally delightful is the wry voice of energetic Just Grace, who never misses an opportunity to point out the injustices life has dealt her. She’s a hero through and through. Give this to fans of Ann Nagda’s Meow Means Mischief (2003) or anyone looking for a funny book." —Booklist, starred review

"A pleasant addition about making new friends; hand to independent readers who enjoy animal and friendship stories." –School Library Journal "Harper has written a cute new series opener featuring diverse characters that will appeal to a wide range of readers." –Booklist

"...a pretty irresistible pair." –Bulletin "A pleasant addition about making new friends; hand to independent readers who enjoy animal and friendship stories." –School Library Journal "Harper has written a cute new series opener featuring diverse characters that will appeal to a wide range of readers." –Booklist "The book’s short chapters, comic illustrations, and generous-sized font add to its appeal for newly minted independent readers." –Horn Book "...sweet-natured story..." –Publishers Weekly

Charise Mericle Harper is the author of many books for young readers, including the Fashion Kitty series. Charise lives in Oregon with her family. 

Ashley Spires is the creator of picture books and graphic novels, including The Most Magnificent Thing and Binky the Space Cat. She lives in British Columbia.