Utterly captivating, idiosyncratic, rich and memorable . . . not only an entertaining book but an absorbing and artful one.
New York Times Book Review
An impressive debut.
Booklist, starred review
Smart and thoughtful, the story sparkles.
School Library Journal
"Every detail is relevant in this tightly plotted debut peopled with an unforgettable cast of characters. More family drama than mystery, the story is told in Ella s voice compassionate, clever, preadolescent-snarky allowing Bell to treat weighty issues with a light touch. "--
Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
"Utterly captivating, idiosyncratic, rich and memorable . . . not only an entertaining book but an absorbing and artful one."--
New York Times Book Review
"An impressive debut."--
Booklist, starred review
"Smart and thoughtful, the story sparkles." --
School Library Journal "Every detail is relevant in this tightly plotted debut peopled with an unforgettable cast of characters. More family drama than mystery, the story is told in Ella's voice--compassionate, clever, preadolescent-snarky--allowing Bell to treat weighty issues with a light touch. "--
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Juliet Bell lives in Berkeley, California.
Juliet Bell lives in Berkeley, California.