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Nominee
2020 Governor General's Literary Award in Young People's Literature 2020 Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize City of Victoria Children's Book Prize Hackmatack Children's Choice Award Sunburst Award Rocky Mountain Book Award Chocolate Lily Award 
"An unexpected touch of magic that will delight young readers."
— The Globe and Mail "Unfolds with mystery and hilarity." — Booklist "Cassidy’s lyrical writing is completely captivating." — Stephanie Lamb 
Bestseller! “Young pirate fans will relish every vivid and revolting detail as they root for the hero of this hilarious romp. The concise language is as keen as a scallywag’s cutlass.” — Kit Pearson, author, Be My Love 
"I was so impressed with this book. The content is just fantastic. My heart broke for this kid and his very real problems." — CBC-Radio "A wonderful little novel for beginning readers." — Resource Links |
Nominee
2021 Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize 2021 Silver Birch Express Award 
Onion rings and human kindness
"Jolene’s enjoyable and insightful journey makes the complex themes of family, acceptance, and forgiveness accessible to young readers." — CM Magazine "In Sara Cassidy’s novels for children and teens, imagination is shown to be both a creative gift and an essential vehicle of empathy and morality." — Vancouver Sun 
Illustrated by Sophie Casson! “Equally heartbreaking and encouraging, [this] moving look at meaningful friendship offers valuable honesty and insight.” — Horn Book A Globe and Mail 100 Books That Shaped 2019 IBBY's Silent Books Collection "A silent treasure." — School Library Journal 
"An excellent, brief look at homelessness and resiliency." — Puget Sound Review "Beautifully written." — Vancouver Sun |
Launch: May 7, 2021!
A story within a story, about wartime resourcefulness, friendship, and the reverberations of the past in the present day. Illustrated by Sydney Barnes 
Bestseller! ★"A small, eloquent book with a powerful message." A Kirkus Best Middle-Grade 2016 
"A book for all children's collections." — CM Magazine
ABest Children's Books of 2019
Air and Space/Smithsonian 
★"Sure to jump-start readers’ imaginations and create moon-y, luminous dreams." Publishers Weekly STARRED 
Highly recommended. CM Magazine ★★★★★ A Kirkus Best Middle-Grade 2018 |
"A fast-paced, inspirational tale of teenage eco activism" --Library Thing "High-interest, action-packed... this empowering book will be a favourite with younger teens." — School Library Journal |
"This charming book about teen activism lives up to the high expectations set by Sara Cassidy’s first novel, Slick... A fast, entertaining read suitable for young teens. Highly recommended." -- CM Magazine |
"A complex story with no clear-cut answers. This engaging, charming piece will ask reluctant readers challenging questions beyond the usual Title IX conversation, and that’s a home run." — Booklist |
"Cheerful and full of insight... A real winner." -- Booklist
"Excellent." — Resource Links |
"Humorous, short, and
hard to put down... A warm tale." — School Library Journal |
"Jam-packed with likable, well-realized characters and a compassionate message."— Kirkus Reviews
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