Sarah Weeks has written more than fifty books for young readers. Some of her picture books include Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash, Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!, and Glamourpuss. Her bestselling novel, So B. It, is a feature-length film starring Alfre Woodard and Talitha Bateman. Ms. Weeks visits thousands of students in elementary and middle schools across the country every year. She is also an adjunct professor in the prestigious MFA Writing for Children and Young Adults program at the New School. Sarah lives in Nyack, New York, with her husband, Jim Fyfe, and their dog, Mia. You can visit her online at sarahweeks.com.
"A remarkable novel. [Heidi's] cross-country journey is brave and daring and yields surprising results." -- New York Times Book Review"Weeks has a distinctive voice that's all her own. Her fully dimensional characters are remarkable yet believable [and] the foreshadowing builds to a beautifully satisfying ending. This is lovely writing--real, touching, and pared cleanly down to the essentials." -- ALA Booklist (starred review)"Refreshing, offbeat characters. As the riddle of Heidi's life slowly unfolds, readers will be genuinely touched and surprised." -- VOYA (starred review)"The heart of the search for home and history is one that readers will find compelling." -- Kirkus Reviews"Readers will pull for and empathize with the likable characters." -- School Library Journal"A quick and satisfying tale of love, determination, and the kindness of strangers." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The novel has enough suspence to draw in mystery fans, while Weeks portrays Heidi's emotional and physical odyssey with admirable economy and restraint." -- Horn Book Magazine (Starred Review)
"A remarkable novel. [Heidi's] cross-country journey is brave and daring and yields surprising results." -- New York Times Book Review"Weeks has a distinctive voice that's all her own. Her fully dimensional characters are remarkable yet believable [and] the foreshadowing builds to a beautifully satisfying ending. This is lovely writing--real, touching, and pared cleanly down to the essentials." -- ALA Booklist (starred review)"Refreshing, offbeat characters. As the riddle of Heidi's life slowly unfolds, readers will be genuinely touched and surprised." -- VOYA (starred review)"The heart of the search for home and history is one that readers will find compelling." -- Kirkus Reviews"Readers will pull for and empathize with the likable characters." -- School Library Journal"A quick and satisfying tale of love, determination, and the kindness of strangers." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The novel has enough suspence to draw in mystery fans, while Weeks portrays Heidi's emotional and physical odyssey with admirable economy and restraint." -- Horn Book Magazine (Starred Review)
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