Reviews
Holt infuses the American pioneer landscape with a hint of magical realism in this intimate and epic coming-of-age tale. . . . Drawing on such diverse themes as Manifest Destiny, personal identity and cross-cultural relationships, the author has crafted a satisfying all-ages story that hosts a dazzling array of richly realized secondary characters . . . and flows as effortlessly as the Platte River., Crisp writing from a National Book Award winner . . . Holt relays quotidian events with humor and insight., Praise for Piper Reed, Navy Brat : A Texas Bluebonnet Book "Crisp writing from a National Book Award winner...Holt relays quotidian events with humor and insight."--Publishers Weekly "Launching a new series, Piper's foray sets sail with verve, fun, and spunk." - Kirkus Reviews, "Crisp writing from a National Book Award winner . . . Holt relays quotidian events with humor and insight." -- Publishers Weekly on Piper Reed, Navy Brat "Launching a new series, Piper's foray sets sail with verve, fun, and spunk." -- Kirkus Reviews on Piper Reed, Navy Brat "This appealing Navy family is loving without being cloying, strong without being perfect, and optimistic without seeming unbelievable. We salute you, Piper! On to the next adventure!" -- The Horn Book on Piper Reed, the Great Gypsy "Piper Reed is back and is as charming as ever. . . . A natural for fans of Clementine or Judy Moody, as well as readers ready to step beyond Junie B. Jones." -- School Library Journal on Piper Reed Gets a Job "Holt infuses the American pioneer landscape with a hint of magical realism in this intimate and epic coming-of-age tale. . . . Drawing on such diverse themes as Manifest Destiny, personal identity and cross-cultural relationships, the author has crafted a satisfying all-ages story that hosts a dazzling array of richly realized secondary characters . . . and flows as effortlessly as the Platte River." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Water Seeker, Piper Reed is back and is as charming as ever. . . . A natural for fans of Clementine or Judy Moody, as well as readers ready to step beyond Junie B. Jones., This appealing Navy family is loving without being cloying, strong without being perfect, and optimistic without seeming unbelievable. We salute you, Piper! On to the next adventure!, Praise for Piper Reed, Navy Brat : A Texas Bluebonnet Book "Crisp writing from a National Book Award winner . . . Holt relays quotidian events with humor and insight." - Publishers Weekly "Launching a new series, Piper's foray sets sail with verve, fun, and spunk." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for Piper Reed, the Great Gypsy : "This appealing Navy family is loving without being cloying, strong without being perfect, and optimistic without seeming unbelievable. We salute you, Piper! On to the next adventure!" - The Horn Book Praise for Piper Reed Gets a Job : "Piper Reed is back and is as charming as ever. . . . A natural for fans of Clementine or Judy Moody, as well as readers ready to step beyond Junie B. Jones." - School Library Journal Praise for The Water Seeker : "Holt infuses the American pioneer landscape with a hint of magical realism in this intimate and epic coming-of-age tale. . . . Drawing on such diverse themes as Manifest Destiny, personal identity and cross-cultural relationships, the author has crafted a satisfying all-ages story that hosts a dazzling array of richly realized secondary characters . . . and flows as effortlessly as the Platte River." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review
