“Another lovely, character-driven novel that explores, with rare subtlety and sensitivity, the changes and perplexities that haunt every child’s growing-up process. Will stick with readers.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Characters and setting are painted in with the deft strokes of an experienced artisit. Few girls will fail to recognize themselves in Martha.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Henkes has a jeweler’s touch, strong and delicate. All of Henke’s strengths as a fiction writer are given wonderful play here.” —Horn Book (starred review) - Horn Book Magazine
“Another lovely, character-driven novel that explores, with rare subtlety and sensitivity, the changes and perplexities that haunt every child’s growing-up process. Will stick with readers.” - ALA Booklist
“With beautifully defined characters, events, and emotions that will tug at your heart, this novel is flawless.” - Daily Item
“With his usual sensitivity and insight, Henkes explores key issues of adolescence.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Lyrically written.” - Seattle Times
“Rich characterizations move this compelling novel to its satisfying and emotionally authentic conclusion.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“Henkes’s story is subtle and satisfyingly untidy. Grabs you right from the start.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“With his usual sensitivity and insight, Henkes explores key issues of adolescence.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The ever versatile Kevin Henkes dazzles with this spare yet profoundly touching coming-of-age novel.” - Family Fun Magazine
“Henkes has a jeweler’s touch, strong and delicate. All of Henkes’s strengths as a fiction writer are given wonderful play here.” - Horn Book Magazine (starred review)
“An eloquent journey into adolescence.” - Florida Times-Union
“Characters and setting are paintd in with the deft strokes of an experienced artist. Few girls will fail to recognize themselves in Martha.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Few girls will fail to recognize themselves in Martha.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Martha Boyle is one of the memorable 12–year–old girls of fiction, smart, confused, compassionate.” - KLIATT (starred review)