About the Author

Sarah Moore Fitzgerald was born in New York, grew up in Dublin and lives in Limerick where she works as a professor. As a young child and in early adulthood, she wrote fiction constantly, furtively and under cover of darkness. She is the author of several books for young readers, including Back to Blackbrick. Follow her on Twitter @SMooreFitz

Reviews

* "Fully developed secondary characters . . . add richness and depth to this lyrically written tale, which explores themes of manipulation, self-discovery, hope, and love. . . . This touching novel is one to savor."—Booklist, Starred Review
 
* "While this is a sweet story of friendship and first love, it is also a road map for keeping hope alive. . . . Sweetly satisfying."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review