Rex Zero, King of Nothing - Hardcover

* "That smart and funny sixth grader introduced in "Rex Zero and the End of the World" is back. . . . While it is not necessary to have read the first book to enjoy this one, children will no doubt want to read it after and will look forward to more adventures." --"School Library Journal", starred review

* "Wynne-Jones brilliantly plays Rex's comfortable childhood world against the adult one Rex is just beginning to discern; the elegantly simple child-logic he applies to the latter yields both catastrophic and heroic results. . . . Well worth the ride." --"The Horn Book", starred review

* "Set in Ottawa in 1962, the story offers well-crafted, eccentric characters, laugh-out-loud humor, and a generous dose of 1960s culture. . . . Fans and preteens contemplating that long bridge to adulthood will be charmed." --"Booklist", starred review

"These seemingly uncorrupted characters are well aware of darkness. None of it touches their heroic childlike determination." "--Kirkus Reviews"

"There are some laugh out loud moments. Descriptions are often memorable or lyrical as when Mother says things that happened during the war are 'like stones on your father's heart.' Thoroughly enjoyable tale of Ottawa in the sixties and some neat kids." "--"Sue Carita, The Toadstool Bookshop

"Once again, Wynne-Jones handily balances the humorous quirkiness of his hero with truly troublesome undercurrents of adult concerns that disturb his peace." --"The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books"

"Rex's fans . . . will be charmed." --"Book Links"

* That smart and funny sixth grader introduced in "Rex Zero and the End of the World" is back. . . . While it is not necessary to have read the first book to enjoy this one, children will no doubt want to read it after and will look forward to more adventures. "School Library Journal, starred review"

* Wynne-Jones brilliantly plays Rex's comfortable childhood world against the adult one Rex is just beginning to discern; the elegantly simple child-logic he applies to the latter yields both catastrophic and heroic results. . . . Well worth the ride. "The Horn Book, starred review"

* Set in Ottawa in 1962, the story offers well-crafted, eccentric characters, laugh-out-loud humor, and a generous dose of 1960s culture. . . . Fans and preteens contemplating that long bridge to adulthood will be charmed. "Booklist, starred review"

These seemingly uncorrupted characters are well aware of darkness. None of it touches their heroic childlike determination. "Kirkus Reviews"

There are some laugh out loud moments. Descriptions are often memorable or lyrical as when Mother says things that happened during the war are like stones on your father's heart.' Thoroughly enjoyable tale of Ottawa in the sixties and some neat kids. "Sue Carita, The Toadstool Bookshop"

Once again, Wynne-Jones handily balances the humorous quirkiness of his hero with truly troublesome undercurrents of adult concerns that disturb his peace. "The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books"

Rex's fans . . . will be charmed. "Book Links""

"* That smart and funny sixth grader introduced in Rex Zero and the End of the World is back. . . . While it is not necessary to have read the first book to enjoy this one, children will no doubt want to read it after and will look forward to more adventures." --School Library Journal, starred review

"* Wynne-Jones brilliantly plays Rex's comfortable childhood world against the adult one Rex is just beginning to discern; the elegantly simple child-logic he applies to the latter yields both catastrophic and heroic results. . . . Well worth the ride." --The Horn Book, starred review

"* Set in Ottawa in 1962, the story offers well-crafted, eccentric characters, laugh-out-loud humor, and a generous dose of 1960s culture. . . . Fans and preteens contemplating that long bridge to adulthood will be charmed." --Booklist, starred review

"These seemingly uncorrupted characters are well aware of darkness. None of it touches their heroic childlike determination." --Kirkus Reviews

"There are some laugh out loud moments. Descriptions are often memorable or lyrical as when Mother says things that happened during the war are 'like stones on your father's heart.' Thoroughly enjoyable tale of Ottawa in the sixties and some neat kids." --Sue Carita, The Toadstool Bookshop

"Once again, Wynne-Jones handily balances the humorous quirkiness of his hero with truly troublesome undercurrents of adult concerns that disturb his peace." --The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

"Rex's fans . . . will be charmed." --Book Links

TIM WYNNE-JONES's highly praised books include Rex Zero and the End of the World, aBoston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, and A Thief in the House of Memory, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He lives near Perth, Ontario.