Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 2012:
This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia. "
A SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST!
This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia --"Kirkus," Starred Review
"The real draw in this tender, triumphant novel from Gephart is Olivia's successful progression through Jeopardy!'s hoops and the happy ending for our particulary deserving contestant."--"Publisher's Weekly"
"Gephart has crafted a convincing narrative about a child trying to make sense of a complex adult world."--"School, Library Journal"
"A tender, funny portrayal of a girl learning to appreciate both what she has and what she has to offer."--"The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, Recommended
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"Gephart keeps all the parts moving, even adding a dollop of romance."--"Booklist""
A SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST! "This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia"--
Kirkus, Starred Review
"The real draw in this tender, triumphant novel from Gephart is Olivia's successful progression through Jeopardy!'s hoops and the happy ending for our particulary deserving contestant."--
Publisher's Weekly "Gephart has crafted a convincing narrative about a child trying to make sense of a complex adult world."--
School, Library Journal "A tender, funny portrayal of a girl learning to appreciate both what she has and what she has to offer."--
The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, Recommended
"Gephart keeps all the parts moving, even adding a dollop of romance."--
Booklist A SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST! "This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia"--
Kirkus, Starred Review
"The real draw in this tender, triumphant novel from Gephart is Olivia's successful progression through Jeopardy!'s hoops and the happy ending for our particulary deserving contestant."--
Publisher's Weekly "Gephart has crafted a convincing narrative about a child trying to make sense of a complex adult world."--
School, Library Journal "A tender, funny portrayal of a girl learning to appreciate both what she has and what she has to offer."--
The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, Recommended
"Gephart keeps all the parts moving, even adding a dollop of romance."--
Booklist