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"There are so many things to love about this book: the characters, the suspense, the courage and compassion of the protagonists, and the fact that kids won't be able to put the book down. At a time when young people feel growing anxiety about the problems in the world, Claude and Medea demonstrate the power of making a difference, and their strange substitute teacher demonstrates the power of education to ignite both learning and action. And who doesn't love a great storyabout dogs!?"
-Marc Bekoff, Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Guggenheim…

" Claude & Medea is a book that matters. A riveting story of adventure and activism, it will engage young people's imagination and also challenge them to think, feel, and, quite possibly, act in some profoundly new ways. It is a must-read for middle schoolers and for anyone of any age who wants to increase their curiosity, compassion, and moral courage. I truly believe this book belongs in school and classroom libraries everywhere!"

"Inspiring for young readers and adults alike, Claude & Medea tells the story of two New York City teens and improbable friends who learn firsthand what it means to be solutionaries -like revolutionaries only "with the goal of solving problems and making a difference." This fictional book takes one on an enthralling city adventure that will surely capture the attention of children while teaching them about environmental, social, and animal issues, such as modern-day slavery and animal research, with both accuracy and sensitivity. Claude and Medea are the kind of hero protagonists our world…

" Claude & Medea is a call-to-action and invitation to the table for middle schoolers, educators, and classrooms around the world. From age-appropriate conversations about systemic imbalances, responsible consumption and production, and how to be a force for positive change, the adventures of the Solutionary Squad inside these pages, as inspired by their teacher Ms. Flora Rattlebee, take learning, changemaking, and action to a new level. Imagine if every middle school inspired kids to flip their thinking, choosetheir own learning adventure, and make the world their classroom!"

" Claude & Medea is an impressive story that will take readers on a journey of self-discovery. Through each character, readers will be inspired to think about how they can impact the world. Teeming with thought-provoking themes such as kindness, preservation, and the humane treatment of all living beings, Claude & Medea will remind each of us that when we endeavor to better the world, we also better ourselves."
-Andrea Jamison, Professor of School Librarianship, and former Chair of the American Library Association's Ethnic & Multicultural Information Exchange Roundtable " Claude & Medea: The…

"I love seeing a story that shows children can make a difference in the world. The young people that make their way into global media can seem distant and impossible to match. That's where fiction comes in, and Zoe Weil has provided a pair of heroes that everyone can relate to. And which kid hero doesn't want a Ms. Rattlebee?"