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Composed in varying formats, the descriptive and finely crafted poems reveal the similarities the two girls share, from loved ones lost to hatred between the English and the Roanoke to a desire for peace…Fans of Karen Hesse and the author’s May B. (2012) will delight in this offering.
— Kirkus
Rose skillfully paints the abject loneliness that primes both girls for friendship… Though the poems generally alternate between the girls’ voices, Rose occasionally combines both perspectives into a single poem to powerful effect… Rich with detail, it’s a memorable account of a friendship that transcends culture and prejudice.
— Publisher’s Weekly
With two compelling main characters and an abundance of rich historical detail, Rose’s latest novel offers much to discuss and much to appreciate.
— School Library Journal
The author skillfully builds conflict between the colonists and the Native Americans and between Alis and Kimi and their respective families… It is an excellent historical offering and belongs on public and school library shelves.
— VOYA
An imaginative historical novel with two sympathetic protagonists.
–Booklist
What wonderful reviews! They are well-deserved. Congratulations!
Thank you!
These are great reviews. But no surprise there.
Haven’t begun reading yet, but I know I’ll love it. I am a fan of both Karen Hesse and May B. 🙂
I’m a huge Karen Hesse fan, so this is high praise, indeed.