Praise for Lisa Graff's novels:
The Great Treehouse War "It's kids vs. parents in epic fashion, and Graff's not-quite-fantasy world is every kid's dream....Graff's whimsical, original work is a breath of fresh air. A strong addition to any middle grade collection."--
School Library Journal "Combining over-the-top storytelling with down-home wisdom, this appealing chapter book is easy to booktalk and fun to read."--
Booklist "In this appealing faux-memoir, [Lisa Graff creates] a vibrant patchwork of personalities that gives voice to the power of friendship."--
Publishers Weekly "It's a good-natured satire of helicopter parenting and a celebration of child ingenuity, but mostly it's all about what fun it is to live in a tree."--
Horn Book Lost in the Sun * "Graff writes with stunning insight [and] consistently demonstrates why character-driven novels can live from generation to generation."--
Kirkus Reviews *STARRED REVIEW*
* "Graff creates layered, vulnerable characters that are worth getting to know."--
Booklist *STARRED REVIEW*
* "[A]n ambitious and gracefully executed story."--
Publishers Weekly *STARRED REVIEW*
* "Weighty matters deftly handled with humor and grace will give this book wide appeal."--
School Library Journal *STARRED REVIEW*
* "Characterization is thoughtful."--
BCCB *STARRED REVIEW*
"This is a novel that speaks powerfully, honestly, almost shockingly about our human pain and our human redemption. This book will change you."--Gary Schmidt, author of
The Wednesday Wars
"Lisa Graff crafts a compelling story about a boy touched with tragedy and the world of people he cares about. And like all the best stories, it ends at a new beginning."--Richard Peck, author of
A Year Down Yonder Absolutely Almost
* "Albie comes through significant emotional hardship to a genuine sense of self-worth."--
School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW*
* "A perfect book to share with struggling readers."--
Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW*
* "Achingly superb, Albie's story shines."--
Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED REVIEW*
* "Graff's...gentle story invokes evergreen themes of coming to appreciate one's strengths (and weaknesses), and stands out for its thoughtful, moving portrait of a boy who learns to keep moving forward, taking on the world at his own speed."--
Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW*
"Lately the patrons of my school library have been asking, "Do you have any books like Wonder by R.J. Palacio?" and now I have the perfect offering."--
BookPage "Maybe the wonder of Absolutely Almost is that it's willing to give us an almost unheard of hero."--Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 Blog
"Graff...again draws on her ability to create rich lifeworlds for her characters to present a boy who is gifted in many ways....[T]his is a sharp portrait of an outsider's inner perspective, and Albie's coming to terms with himself will be cheered by many."--BCCB Reviews
A Clatter of Jars: "Graff is a master of the magical realism genre, and this offering is worthy of a spot in any middle grade collection."--School Library Journal
"Graff's vivid character development and world building makes for tight plotting and nicely negotiable complexity. A great fit for fans of Louis Sachar's
Holes."--Booklist
"Graff's prose and plot construction is as pleasing as ever, and
A Clatter of Jars will appeal to a wide range of readers."--Bookpage
A Tangle of Knots
"Lisa Graff has created a beautiful world of deliciously interconnected stories that draw you in."--Abby West, Entertainment Weekly, A-
* "Subtle and intricate, rich with humor and insight, this quietly magical adventure delights."--Kirkus Reviews *STARRED REVIEW*
* "Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come."--Booklist *STARRED REVIEW*