Praise for Wildfire:
* "An intense tale of survival and action." School Library Journal, starred review
* "Short chapters, outstanding cover art, and a breathless pace make this a fine choice for reluctant readers. Outstanding suspense." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Action lovers will relish every word. With Wildfire reminiscent of Hatchet and the real-life saga Lost on a Mountain in Maine Philbrick transforms a raging inferno into an impressively plotted escape story full of heart and soul." BookPage, starred review
Praise for Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina:
* "An appropriately serious and occasionally gruesome tale of surviving Hurricane Katrina, buoyed by large doses of hope and humor." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg:
A Newbery Honor Book
"A swashbuckling and humorous tale of adventure." The Boston Globe
* "A rip-roaring adventure." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A captivating read." The Horn Book
Praise for The Young Man and the Sea:
* "This excellent maritime bildungsroman has all the makings of a juvenile classic." School Library Journal, starred review
Praise for Freak the Mighty:
* "A wonderful story... memorable and luminous... somewhat different and very special." School Library Journal, starred review