Simon Thorn and the Viper's Pit - Softcover

"Fans of “Harry Potter” will enjoy this series and will be clamoring for the next installment" - School Library Journal

“Simon is likable and brave, and his hesitance to lose the family he’s just gotten will endear him to middle-grade readers. Buy this and keep up with the series as it delves deeper into the enchanting world of Animalgams.” - Booklist

“Carter fleshes out the Animalgam world and strengthens secondary characters while delivering enough unpredictable and satisfying twists to ensure that it lives up to the first book's charm. A fan-pleasing sequel that will have readers anticipating the next installment.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Simon Thorn is a hero worthy of a young Harry Potter, and readers are bound to be delighted.” - Booklist Online on SIMON THORN AND THE WOLF'S DEN

“Carter unveils a magical world full of amazement and adventure . . . A thrill from start to finish, the book will have readers eager to return to the magical world of Simon Thorn.” - Kirkus Reviews on SIMON THORN AND THE WOLF'S DEN

“Unique . . . unpredictable and entertaining . . . likely to be popular with a whole zoo full of readers, and its ending leaves ample room for a sequel.” - School Library Journal on SIMON THORN AND THE WOLF'S DEN

“Torn loyalties, talking animals, and a cleverly re-imagined New York -- the twists and turns of Simon Thorn kept me on my toes and wanting more.” - Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of TIGER LILY and the May Bird trilogy

“With this second installment, Carter has hit her stride.” - Kirkus Reviews on CAPTIVE (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

“The plot twists and turns, with red herrings and a dynamic pace that will keep readers guessing.” - School Library Journal on CAPTIVE (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

“The tempo is brisk, the tension is deeply felt, the protagonist is a great reader's proxy, and the villains are smooth and terrifying. Kitty is a brash, imperfect hero, and readers will root for her every step of the way. . . . Actions and plot twists will keep readers satisfied and waiting for more in the series.” - School Library Journal on PAWN (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

“Well-paced and readable.” - Publishers Weekly on PAWN (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

“An engaging heroine to root for . . . and a page-turner full of twists and turns. Readers will look forward to the next book in the anticipated trilogy.” - Booklist on PAWN (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

“A fresh take on the Greek myths adds sparkle to this romantic fable.” - Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling co-author of THE IRON TRIAL, on THE GODDESS TEST