Adriana Brad Schanen lives in Montclair, NJ with her husband and two very, very, extra-very lively daughters. Quinny & Hopper is her first children's book. Visit her online at adrianabradschanen.com.
Accolades2016-2017 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award,
selection
"First-time children's author Schanen skillfully captures Quinny's
zest and Hopper's timidity through their interactions and
alternating narratives, and Swearingen's smudgy spot illustrations
amplify the lively tone. The story's best moments showcase the
spirited friendship between Quinny and Hopper, but there's much to
appreciate throughout this exuberant debut."
--Publishers Weekly
"Quinny and Hopper narrate alternating chapters, each with a strong
voice and spot-on language and emotions. Funny, honest, and fast
paced, this book about friendship should have wide appeal."
--Booklist
"The book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in
believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have
distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of
her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's
black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters
and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true
friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls."--Kirkus
Reviews
"This is a delightful, amusing chapter book with lively, relatable
characters. Black-and-white drawings add to the overall mood of the
story. Fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine and Judy Blume's Super
Fudge will flock to this entertaining chapter book."--School
Library Journal
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