An Underground Railroad story with a distinctive flavor. –Booklist

Readers will be swept up by the drama and fast pace of this powerful debut novel.” Reading Today Online, International Reading Association

Lush, detailed, total-immersion storytelling.–Kirkus Review

A gripping historical novel . . . heart-stopping, heart-racing and eventually heart-easing.–Library Voice

Very different from other middle grade of YA stories I've read about slaves running during the 1800s. – Wandering Librarian

Women are no longer victims. They have become leaders. They are at the forefront of the demonstrations. We will share a role in all aspects of life, side by side with men.

The boys feet have been up in the clouds since the win

Clearly, I reject the view that there is one way that is right for everyone and for every problem.

I believe that books, once they are written, have no need of their authors.

In France, it's very suspect when you have a success.

I am a very talented belcher. Very deep and bassy.

Sometimes you've got to fight when your a man.

Smile, breathe, go slowly.

The truth is that we simply do not know what happens after death.

I'm really interested in stories about identity - who I am now versus who I used to be.