Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up—Adri's, Catherine's, and Lenore's lives are intertwined but not in the way that one would think. Adri lives in 2065 Kansas, Catherine lives in 1930s Kansas, and Lenore lives in England in 1919. As Adri is preparing to go to Mars, she stays with her cousin in Kansas, where the training takes place. Upon settling in, she comes across letters written from Lenore to Beth. Through journals and, later, letters, Catherine narrates her own story of being in Kansas during the Dust Bowl. Told through straight prose, letters, and journal entries, the novel is engrossing and will engage even reluctant readers. This beautiful work expertly blends historical and futuristic fiction genres. The author threads mystery into each teen's story, keeping an even pace as she reveals secrets, betrayals, and heartbreak. Anderson deftly tackles love, friendship, and grief in this touching exploration of resilience and hope. VERDICT A must-have for all YA collections.—Erin Holt, Williamson City Public Library, Franklin, TNReview
★ "Each character's resilience and independence shines brightly, creating a thread that ties them together even before the intersections of their lives are fully revealed. Anderson's piercing prose ensures that these remarkable women will leave a lasting mark on readers." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ "Deft, succinct, and ringing with emotion without ever dipping into sentimentality, Anderson's novel is both intriguing and deeply satisfying." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "With quietly evocative writing, compellingly drawn characters, and captivating secrets to unearth, this thought-provoking, lyrical novel explores the importance of pinning down the past before launching into the mystery of the future." — Booklist (starred review)
★ "Anderson allows her characters to shine through, with each distinct, nuanced, and memorable." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
★ "Anderson deftly tackles love, friendship, and grief in this touching exploration of resilience and hope. A must-have for all YA collections." — School Library Journal (starred review)
"This charming coming-of-age tale will have readers hooked from beginning to end." — BookPage.com
"Lyrically written, this moving novel will touch the heart of any teen who has questioned the importance of their life." — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Product details
- ASIN : 0062393545
- Publisher : HarperCollins (June 13, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780062393548
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062393548
- Reading age : 14 years and up
- Lexile measure : HL810L
- Grade level : 9 - 12
- Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
