About the Author

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.

Reviews

"Colorful characters [and] Cassie's continuing and believable growth in understanding herself and others [make] this novel so distinctive." -- Bulletin of the Center for Cbildren's Books"The writing is luminous." -- School Library Journal