Reach

Praise for Reach:

* “This is a great book on many levels. It centers big family changes children can experience and validates their feelings. . . A must-have book for children on the edge of teenager-hood, and those experiencing difficult transitions.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“The tone is heartfelt and gentle from the start. . . There are no villains here, just a desperately lonely tree and a guarded boy, and the tender ending that finds them both feeling less alone is the literary version of a comfy, homemade quilt. A thoughtful author’s note offers additional (factual) reflections on the ways that a forest is more of a tight web than a series of individual plants and animals.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Descriptive language draws readers into Denver’s world, where lightly magical elements help him understand what family means and open a door to a better, more hopeful future. Rimington (The Elephant’s Girl, 2020) has created an emotional and well-paced adventure that intriguingly mingles reality and fantasy. A solid recommendation for those who love to step into other worlds while keeping one foot planted in reality.” —Booklist

“In this empathetic speculative novel. . . Denver’s complex feelings surrounding his parents’ divorce and his shifting relationship with Harlan, forms parallel narratives about the impact of grief and change across families.” —Publisher’s Weekly

“The forest setting provides rich sensory details, and Mae’s unique perspective adds depth to the magical elements. . . Denver’s character growth from resentment to acceptance feels authentic . . . [in this] exploration of family bonds.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A heartwarming and magical story for any reader searching for where they truly belong in a family. Kids will be drawn into Denver's satisfying journey of finding family roots and unexpected connections.” —J.L. Esplin, author of 96 Miles

“A beautiful story of love and connection for anyone who's ever felt like a stranger in their own family.” —PJ Gardner, author of the Horace & Bunwinkle series and The Great Zoodini

Praise for Reach:

* “This is a great book on many levels. It centers big family changes children can experience and validates their feelings. . . A must-have book for children on the edge of teenager-hood, and those experiencing difficult transitions.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“The tone is heartfelt and gentle from the start. . . There are no villains here, just a desperately lonely tree and a guarded boy, and the tender ending that finds them both feeling less alone is the literary version of a comfy, homemade quilt. A thoughtful author’s note offers additional (factual) reflections on the ways that a forest is more of a tight web than a series of individual plants and animals.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Descriptive language draws readers into Denver’s world, where lightly magical elements help him understand what family means and open a door to a better, more hopeful future. Rimington (The Elephant’s Girl, 2020) has created an emotional and well-paced adventure that intriguingly mingles reality and fantasy. A solid recommendation for those who love to step into other worlds while keeping one foot planted in reality.” —Booklist

“In this empathetic speculative novel. . . Denver’s complex feelings surrounding his parents’ divorce and his shifting relationship with Harlan, forms parallel narratives about the impact of grief and change across families.” —Publisher’s Weekly

“The forest setting provides rich sensory details, and Mae’s unique perspective adds depth to the magical elements. . . Denver’s character growth from resentment to acceptance feels authentic . . . [in this] exploration of family bonds.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A heartwarming and magical story for any reader searching for where they truly belong in a family. Kids will be drawn into Denver's satisfying journey of finding family roots and unexpected connections.” —J.L. Esplin, author of 96 Miles

“A beautiful story of love and connection for anyone who's ever felt like a stranger in their own family.” —PJ Gardner, author of the Horace & Bunwinkle series and The Great Zoodini