CLARA POOLE by Taylor Tyng

1: CLARA POOLE AND THE LONG WAY ROUND

2023 Crown Award Nominee

“Tyng surrounds his plucky preteen protagonist with a sturdy and colorful supporting cast, lays out a series of thrilling exploits and dramatic turns as the ten-stage race sails over six continents, and provides both a clever climactic twist and a clear lead-in to sequels at the close. Echoes of Jules Verne and Roald Dahl add even more lift to this soaring debut.” —Booklist

“With plenty of heart and charm, Tyng’s fast-paced debut conjures excitement via a high-octane premise that’s tempered by laugh-out-loud humor and populated by idiosyncratic characters.” —Publishers Weekly

“An engrossing and inventive flight through the skies.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A madcap tale with oddball characters, intrigue, and new friendships made. Tyng’s prose is appropriately light and action verb–driven. . . .” —The Horn Book

2: CLARA POOLE AND THE WRONG WAY UP

“Clever and brave Clara is as winsome as ever, especially as she tackles ballooning’s patriarchal underpinnings. This exciting second installment expands on the worldbuilding of the first while setting the stage for adventures to come. . . . Captivating, with a cliffhanger that will leave readers ready for more.” —Kirkus Reviews