Reviews
Starred review, Publishers Weekly , April 7, 2008: "As intimate and intelligently wrought as her previous YA novels . . . this meticulously crafted book illustrates how both homes and relationships can be resurrected through hard work, hope and teamwork." Starred review, School Library Journal , June 2008: "Harper is a sympathetic, believable character whose narrative voice expresses wit and heartbreak, and her emotional journey will have tremendous appeal for mature teen readers." Review, Los Angeles Times Book Review , July 27, 2008: "Written with a light touch that belies the heavy subjects of divorce and blended-family dynamics, [the novel] is also well-paced.", Starred review, Publishers Weekly , April 7, 2008: "As intimate and intelligently wrought as her previous YA novels . . . this meticulously crafted book illustrates how both homes and relationships can be resurrected through hard work, hope and teamwork." Starred review, School Library Journal , June 2008: "Harper is a sympathetic, believable character whose narrative voice expresses wit and heartbreak, and her emotional journey will have tremendous appeal for mature teen readers." Review, Los Angeles Times Book Review , July 27, 2008: "Written with a light touch that belies the heavy subjects of divorce and blended-family dynamics, [the novel] is also well-paced." From the Hardcover edition., Starred review, Publishers Weekly , April 7, 2008: "As intimate and intelligently wrought as her previous YA novels . . . this meticulously crafted book illustrates how both homes and relationships can be resurrected through hard work, hope and teamwork.", Starred review,Publishers Weekly, April 7, 2008: "As intimate and intelligently wrought as her previous YA novels . . . this meticulously crafted book illustrates how both homes and relationships can be resurrected through hard work, hope and teamwork." Starred review,School Library Journal, June 2008: "Harper is a sympathetic, believable character whose narrative voice expresses wit and heartbreak, and her emotional journey will have tremendous appeal for mature teen readers." Review,Los Angeles Times Book Review, July 27, 2008: "Written with a light touch that belies the heavy subjects of divorce and blended-family dynamics, [the novel] is also well-paced." From the Hardcover edition., Starred review, Publishers Weekly, April 7, 2008: "As intimate and intelligently wrought as her previous YA novels . . . this meticulously crafted book illustrates how both homes and relationships can be resurrected through hard work, hope and teamwork." Starred review, School Library Journal, June 2008: "Harper is a sympathetic, believable character whose narrative voice expresses wit and heartbreak, and her emotional journey will have tremendous appeal for mature teen readers."
