Out of Sight, Out of Mind (Gifted)

Kaye draws her readers in from the get-go, satisfying them in each book, but leaving them wanting more. Strong female characters take the lead in each title, but the author also brings in perspectives of the other gifted students throughout. Both selections are fast paced and entangling, giving them wide appeal, particularly for reluctant readers. School Library Journal

Kaye (Penelope) uses her trademark mix of clever plotting and edgy humor to skewer the middle-grade mafia. No one is safe. . . . [T]he author's wit keeps readers turning these pages. Shelf Awareness

Bodysnatching and loss of control are great metaphors for adolescent life changes, and Kaye ably explores these changes of identity. . . . Booklist

This book is a great recommendation to readers who want a new type of supernatural reader. Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries

Kaye draws her readers in from the get-go, satisfying them in each book, but leaving them wanting more. Strong female characters take the lead in each title, but the author also brings in perspectives of the other gifted students throughout. Both selections are fast paced and entangling, giving them wide appeal, particularly for reluctant readers. --School Library Journal

Kaye (Penelope) uses her trademark mix of clever plotting and edgy humor to skewer the middle-grade mafia. No one is safe. . . . [T]he author's wit keeps readers turning these pages. --Shelf Awareness

Bodysnatching and loss of control are great metaphors for adolescent life changes, and Kaye ably explores these changes of identity. . . . --Booklist

This book is a great recommendation to readers who want a new type of supernatural reader. --Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries

Marilyn Kaye is a former associate professor of library sciences and the best-selling author of numerous books and series, including Replica. Her book, Penelope, was recently made into a feature film starring Christina Ricci.