“Gifted and gritty, Ford Falcon is a heroine with heart. She grabs you by both arms and hauls you into her world—a haunting futurescape where you have to be inventive to survive, where every decision has a price. Michael Perry’s writing is exquisite, humorous and thrilling. You can pour yourself a cup of tea for this read, but be prepared to spill it.” - Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal
“Gifted and gritty, Ford Falcon is a heroine with heart. She grabs you by both arms and hauls you into her world—a haunting futurescape where you have to be inventive to survive, where every decision has a price. Michael Perry’s writing is exquisite, humorous and thrilling.” - Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal
“This brave, smart, funny, independent young hero is totally unlike anyone I’ve seen before, and she uses her wits to survive in a world unlike anything I could have dreamt up.” - Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers
“Michael Perry pulls out all the stops in this colorful tale, complete with zombie-like GreyDevils, a demented rooster-cum-secret weapon named Hatchet, and the occasional spoonerism. You gotta love Ford Falcon, an intrepid heroine who can pepper-bomb a solar bear while quoting Emily Dickinson. As her friend Toad might say: Le-dightful.” - Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal book The One and Only Ivan
“Michael Perry pulls out all the stops in this colorful tale. You gotta love Ford Falcon, an intrepid heroine who can pepper-bomb a solar bear while quoting Emily Dickinson. As her friend Toad might say: Le-dightful.” - Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal book The One and Only Ivan
“Unique and interesting cast of characters. Maggie is a strong, brave, adventurous, and resourceful role model for younger readers.” - School Library Journal
“A fast-paced, post-apocalyptic Laura Ingalls Wilder wilderness story. Comparisons to other gritty, engaging tough-girl-with-a-strong-moral-compass stories are inevitable, but Maggie has originality and grit to spare.” - Kirkus Reviews
“A fast-paced, post-apocalyptic Laura Ingalls Wilder wilderness story. With plenty of contemporary issues wrapped around a good story, this should make fertile ground for book-club discussions and teen-survivalist daydreams. Comparisons to other gritty, engaging tough-girl-with-a-strong-moral-compass stories are inevitable, but Maggie has originality and grit to spare.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Ford’s resilience is one of the most memorable aspects of this novel, and Perry carefully balances the protagonist’s occasional vulnerable moments with healthy doses of the bravado any kid would need to endure the situation. The intense family dynamic, wherein Ford is often the most parental of all, is also beautifully conveyed. Ford Falcon capably demonstrates how a smart, determined kid might handle the end of the world and her place in it.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Ford Falcon capably demonstrates how a smart, determined kid might handle the end of the world and her place in it.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books