Praise for Ten Rules for Living with My Sister:
“The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie.” —BCCB
“Ten Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator.” —Shelf Awareness for Readers
“The book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild.” —VOYA
“Martin’s expertise at capturing a character’s authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work.” —School Library Journal
“Ann M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel.” —ReadKiddoRead.com
“Martin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl’s demographic, and the nine-year-old’s travails will surely resonate with the intended audience.” —The Horn Book Magazine
Praise for Everything for a Dog:
A Kirkus Best Book of 2009
A Book Page Best Book of 2009
* “[Martin] artfully alternates and gradually weaves together threads from the canine and human tales until the three stories converge in time and space into a completely heartwarming and satisfying finale. Essential fare for fans of the perfectly crafted canine tale.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “Beautifully crafted . . . Each point of view is compelling on its own, but the smooth convergence of the characters’ heart-wrenching histories shows exceptional engineering and artistry. Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this moving tale of man’s—or in this case, boy’s—best friend.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This is a sensitive, gentle read that surrounds its occasional heartbreak with plenty of hope and warm feelings.” —Booklist
“This is a touching and ultimately happy story that will appeal to fans of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Shiloh and Fred Gipson’s Old Yeller, as well as to a wider audience.” —School Library Journal
“It is clear that Martin is not writing a conventional dog story but a serious and very fine book about life, death, and the need to keep going in order to find joy again, whether one is a human or a dog.” —Horn Book Review
