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Front Street ©2009
ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-7014
ages 11-14, grades 5-8

The Dog in the Wood

“…this poignant look at the effects of war and propaganda, especially on children, resonates with candor and eloquence.”
starred review KIRKUS REVIEWS

VOYA Top Shelf Fiction
for Middle School Readers

Saraswati’s Way

“This rare combination of math and culture is a boon for discussions and makes this stand out.”

KIRKUS REVIEWS

2010 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Asia/India/Middle East

CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI)

NCSS Notable Social Studies Tradebook
for Young People

A Bank Street College -
Best Children’s Book of the Year

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Frances Foster Books/
Farrar Straus Giroux ©2010

ISBN 978-0-374-36411-3
ages 11-14, grades 5-8

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Frances Foster Books/
Farrar Straus Giroux

ISBN: 978-0-374-35122-9
ages 12 and up

My Brother’s Shadow
Berlin 1918: A nation in turmoil –
a family divided

“A good choice for sharing across the curriculum, this is a novel readers will want to discuss.” –Booklist

“In this nuanced and realistic work of historical fiction, Schröder (Saraswati’s Way) immerses readers in her setting with meticulous details and dynamic characters that contribute to a palpable sense of tension. Moritz’s intimate narration captures the conflicts, divided loyalties, and everyday horrors of the period.”
–Publishers Weekly