Praise for THE POET'S DOG:Magical. A quiet, elegant, poignant story suffused with humor, heart, and goodness. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A spare, moving tale. Using simple words that even youngest readers will understand and enjoy, MacLachlan tackles subjects such as death and mourning with understated grace. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Readers will find their own jewel in this gem of a book. -- Booklist (starred review) Though this contemplative fantasy explores grief, it is also about overcoming loss and is resolved in a way that will comfort sensitive readers. A strong purchase for larger fiction collections. -- School Library Journal Dog-lovers and budding poets with a taste for quiet whimsy, or fans of MacLachlan's measured and lyrical writing, may want to check this out. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A tender story of love and grief, The Poet's Dog perfectly illustrates how special friends can heal a broken heart. -- Jo Knowles, author of See You At Harry's This enchanting tale of friendship-of the canine and poetic kind-- will warm your heart like a firelit cabin on a snowy night. I loved it! -- Laura Resau, author of The Lightning Queen and Star in the Forest A master storyteller in gorgeous form. The Poet's Dog is a joy from page one. -- Emily Jenkins, author of Toys Go Out and coauthor of Upside-Down MagicEmily Jenkins, author of Toys Go Out and coauthor of Upside-Down Magic An evocative gem, laced with the power to nurture every reader's inner poet. -- Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook Praise for THE TRUTH OF ME:Brief but emotionally intense...MacLachlan demonstrates her mastery of elegantly unfolding a tale and gently plucking at readers' heartstrings without taking a maudlin tone. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for KINDRED SOULS:MacLachlan handles a familiar theme with grace, providing a lens into an uncanny intergenerational bond, as well as the kindness and generosity of love. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for WORD AFTER WORD AFTER WORD: Showing great respect for her readers and her craft, Newbery Award winner Patricia MacLachlan makes every word count in Lucy's smooth-flowing, economic narrative. -- Booklist (starred review)
