The Labors of Hercules Beal

(Just Like That) "An unforgettable story of loss, healing, and finding one's way." -- Booklist (starred review)

(Just Like That) "Alternating between poignant moments of humor, melancholy, and occasional suspense, Schmidt sensitively explores the various ways grief has of bringing people together." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

(Pay Attention, Carter Jones) "Deft use of comedic scenes and Schmidt's trademark use of narrator-provided snark give the story the levity it needs to counteract the surprising number of tears readers are likely to shed." -- Horn Book (starred review)

(Orbiting Jupiter) "The matter-of-fact narrative voice ensures that the tragic plot never overwhelms this wrenching tale of growth and loss." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

(Okay for Now) "[A] stealthily powerful, unexpectedly affirming story of discovering and rescuing one's best self." -- Booklist (starred review)

(The Wednesday Wars) "Deeply satisfying." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

(Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy) "Beautiful and emotionally honest, both funny and piercingly sad."  -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)