A former teacher and museum historian, SHELLEY PEARSALL is now a full-time author. Her first novel, Trouble Don't Last, won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Her latest book was The Seventh Most Important Thing, which earned three starred reviews and was named an ALA Notable Book. To learn more about the author and her work, visit ShelleyPearsall.com.
"An uplifting story of friendship, kindness, and new ways of
seeing." —Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will think about this novel after they’ve closed the book.
It’s full of heart and is sure to encourage looking at the world
through a new lens." —School Library Journal
"A warm and gentle embrace of exceptional children, the recognition
they deserve." —Booklist
"Readers will be intrigued by Joey’s skill in creating precise,
giant drawings that can only be seen from above."
—Bulletin
"An appealing story about learning to fit in to a crowd that’s
still learning what fitting in truly means." —Book Page
"Pearsall writes about compassion without preachiness, bringing the
story’s threads together in a satisfying ending that’s feel-good
but far from sappy." —The Horn Book Magazine
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