STARRED REVIEW for THE INFINITY YEAR OF AVALON JAMES by Dana Middleton!
So happy to report that THE INFINITY YEAR OF AVALON JAMES has *starred review* attention from Kirkus Reviews! They say:
"It’s Avalon’s 11th year—her Infinity Year—the brief
period when she and her very best friend, Atticus, will discover and be able to
use their shared magic power.
Or that’s what Atticus’ grandfather has told them, and
the two credulous children believe him. It will be a year of excruciating
challenges for Avalon (who, like Atticus, is depicted as a dark-haired white
figure on the cover). Her father is in prison, and everyone in her small school
is aware of her shame. She’s relentlessly bullied by classmate Elena and her
pair of minions. Her beloved cat goes missing. A week later, Atticus dreams of
where the cat may be trapped. When the dream turns out to be unfathomably
correct, they’re both sure Atticus has acquired his magic. One of the few
highlights of Avalon’s year is when she shares spelling-bee honors with a
seventh grader and is bound for the regionals. Then she unwittingly reveals
Atticus’ painful secret—that he wets the bed—and the story is shared
schoolwide. Atticus abandons her; without his gentle, insightful support,
Avalon retaliates against Elena with devastating consequences. All these
painfully acquired life lessons are related in Avalon’s genial, evocative
voice, convincingly illuminating many of the issues of a year
that can offer infinite possibilities, even if the magic is imagined.
A fine, tenderly nuanced tale of the remarkable power of
friendship."
I couldn't agree more! Congratulations to debut author, Dana Middleton for this lovely review, and even lovelier book. To see the full review, click here.
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