Sarah L. Thomson is a former children's book editor and an
experienced author. She has published original fiction and
nonfiction work in a variety of categories, from high fantasy
series to nonfiction picture books and has experience writing for a
variety of licensed properties. She lives in Maine with her family.
Visit her at sarahlthomson.com.
Vin Vogel is an award-winning Brazilian author-illustrator and the
creator of A Home for Leo and the Yeti picture book series. He has
illustrated over fifty books for young readers. After living in New
York City, he returned to his hometown of Rio, where he lives with
two cats and a dog. They are surrounded by many plants, piles of
picture books, and some single fin surfboards. Visit him at
vinvogel.com.
"With wild, imaginative flair, fourth-grader Rani is a bit Pippi
Longstocking, while her propensity to take language literally is a
bit Amelia Bedelia. And like those fictional favorites, she'll
definitely appeal to readers. . . . The multicultural crew and
Vogel's bouncy line drawings keep the story contemporary,
lighthearted, and fun."—Booklist
"Fast-paced episodes, nimbly captured in b&w comic-strip-style
cartoons from Vogel (Too Much Slime!), keep things moving as
Thomson (Wombat Underground) showcases Rani’s vivid imagination
and, in affectionate prose, the way her welcoming attitude brings
community to the fore."—Publishers Weekly
"Readers will treasure the blossoming friendship between opposites
in this whimsically illustrated tale. Short chapters and plenty of
action make for an accessible and appealing reading experience. . .
. Touching and inspiring."—Kirkus Reviews
"[An] entertaining story. . . . The characters are appealing and
children will admire Rani's resourcefulness and quirky sense of
humor."—School Library Connection
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