Family Humor -- novel and sequel
KIRKUS:
...a genial famly story that, in its succinct handling of real issues, recalls Betsy Byars...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
...deftly delivers a worthwhile message to youngsters having trouble overcoming a fear
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WHEN THE WATER CLOSES OVER MY HEAD
1994 Dutton (pb 1996 Puffin)
ISBN 0-525-45083-1
reissued pb 2002 Scholastic
ISBN 0043936800
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Outstanding Merit, Bank Street Child Study CBC
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starred review KIRKUS
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boxed review BOOKLIST
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book of the month Philadelphia Children's Reading Round Table
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available in cassette through National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
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published in Chinese (1999Academy Press-Xue Yuan ISBN 7-5077-0814-4)
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ON GUARD
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1997 Dutton (pb 1999 Puffin)
ISBN 0-525-45759-3)
available on Kindle 2012
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Book of the month Philadelphia Children's Reading Round Table
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available in braille and in cassette through National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
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published in Chinese (1999 Academy Press-Xue Yuan ISBN 7-5077-0815-2)
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BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
...deftly drawn, evincing wisdom about the perplexities and pitfalls involved in youthful alliances... lure of an offbeat and glamorous sport...
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