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Raleigh News & Observer, September 20, 2009
...and create the links between each panel and the page as a whole.' Certainly this is true of Matt Phelan's 'The Storm in the Barn' (Candlewick, ages 9 and up). The hero is 11-year-old Jack, whose Kansas farming family is victimized by the Dust Storms of...
Springfield Sun, September 10, 2009
...While interviewing for a copyrighter position, Matt Phelan did not respond with the obvious but rather answered the inquiry with something that surprised even him: ?children?s book illustrator.? Although successful in obtaining the copyrighter...
Ann Arbor News, August 30, 2009
...on local activities for families at . Photo of by Sonya Sones 'Two of a Kind' cover art by Matt Phelan Tags: , , , , More Info: web site AADL web site Your Voice Sponsored Links Featured Stories 8/ 8/ 8/ 8/ 8/ Packard Health will open westside Ann Arbor...
KansasCity.com, August 2, 2009
...an encouraging nod to kids who believe in themselves. Lucky Breaks, written by Susan Patron with illustrations by Matt Phelan (ages 9-12; Atheneum Books for Young Readers; $16.99). At least Newbery Award-winning author Patron waits until Page 44 of this...
TheStar.com.my, July 2, 2009
...they embark on a cosmic journey to save Earth from imminent destruction. Lucky Breaks Author: Susan Patron Illustrator: Matt Phelan Publisher: Ginee Seo Books, 192 pages LUCKY is 11 and ready for excitement and adventure. But her hometown, Hard Pan is as...
Blogcritics.org, May 19, 2009
...of fun. A great graphic novel for your favorite coast-dwelling young boy. The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan The Storm in the Barn is a deeply engrosing, cinematic tale from the dust bowl of America. The book tells the story of a boy who confronts a...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 17, 2009
...headstrong heroine whose family owns a fondue restaurant. (7-10) Lucky Breaks ($16.99) by Susan Patron, illus. by Matt Phelan. Lucky has more adventures in this sequel to the Newbery-winning The Higher Power of Lucky. (8-12) The Kind of Friends We Used...
Port Huron Times-Herald, January 21, 2009
...is available at many public libraries. 'The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs' by Betty G. Birney, illustrated by Matt Phelan, Atheneum, 211 pages. Read aloud: 7 and older Read yourself: 8 and older Young Eben longs to see the Seven Wonders of the...
Reading Eagle, January 17, 2009
...is available at many public libraries. 'The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs' by Betty G. Birney, illustrated by Matt Phelan, Atheneum, 211 pages. Read aloud: age 7 - 8 and older. Read yourself: age 8 - 9 and older. Young Eben longs to see the Seven...
100 Scope Notes, September 30, 2009
...The Storm in the Barn By Matt Phelan Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763636180 $24.99 Grades 5-7 In Stores *Recommended* Also reviewed by A Fuse #8 Production , Becky’s Book Reviews , educating alice . Find this book at your...
Becky's Book Reviews, September 3, 2009
...father was well done as well. So I'd definitely recommend this one. Shelf Elf's interview with Matt Phelan . Shelf Elf's review of The Storm in the Barn . Amanda's review of Storm in the Barn . © Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews...
Becky's Book Reviews, August 25, 2009
...Anthony Trollope Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Fancy Pants by Cathy Marie Hake The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan and my current library loot . The Immortal Fire by Anne Ursu Currently a little slow-going. I don't know why the pace of this one reads...
Shelf Elf: read, write, rave., August 3, 2009
...I’m honored to have the amazingly talented Matt Phelan visiting Shelf Elf today for an interview about his upcoming graphic novel, The Storm in the Barn. His book is already snapping up many glowing reviews all around the...
, June 10, 2009
...Tony Lee and Sam Hart, 9780763643997, Candlewick Press* SMILE, Raina Telgemeier, 9780545-13205-3, Scholastic* The Storm in the Barn, Matt Phelan, 9780-7636-3618-0, Candlewick Press* Tegumi Bachi: Letter Bee, Hiroyuki Asada, VIZ MediaTeen* Black Jack Vol....
readerbuzz, May 23, 2009
...Brat. GN: Great heroine; great family tale. BN: A bit girly. Spinelli, Eileen. Where I Live. Illustrated by Matt Phelan. GN: Readable; poetry format is fun and light. BN: Writing a tale in poems can be tiring to read. Kerley, Barbara. What To Do About...





















