Reviews
Praise for THE SECRET TREE: "A captivating story about the mysteries of summertime and friendship." - Rebecca Stead, author of WHEN YOU REACH ME * "The intimate neighborhood setting - with its mysteries, superstitions, and traditions - the authenticity of Minty's voice, and her worries about the transitioning nature of her life and friendships give Standiford's story a richness that will stay with readers." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review "Captivating . . . takes its rightful place in the now classic genre of 'neighborhood kids' that began with Beverly Cleary." - THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW "A charming and mysterious story of friendship, growing up, and keeping secrets." - BOOKLIST Praise for HOW TO SAY GOOD-BYE IN ROBOT: * "Bea's original first-person voice will draw readers in, and the unexpected plot will keep them engaged. A decidedly purposeful not-love story, this has all the makings of a cult hit with a flavor similar to Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review * "An honest and complex depiction of a meaningful platonic friendship and doesn't gloss over troubling issues. . . . Teens will identify with the intense emotions of Beatrice and Jonas, the reasons they are drawn to each other, and the ups and downs of their relationship. . . . Outstanding" -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review, Praise for THE SECRET TREE: "A captivating story about the mysteries of summertime and friendship." -- Rebecca Stead, author of WHEN YOU REACH ME * "The intimate neighborhood setting -- with its mysteries, superstitions, and traditions -- the authenticity of Minty's voice, and her worries about the transitioning nature of her life and friendships give Standiford's story a richness that will stay with readers." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review "Captivating . . . takes its rightful place in the now classic genre of 'neighborhood kids' that began with Beverly Cleary." -- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW "A charming and mysterious story of friendship, growing up, and keeping secrets." -- BOOKLIST Praise for HOW TO SAY GOOD-BYE IN ROBOT: * "Bea's original first-person voice will draw readers in, and the unexpected plot will keep them engaged. A decidedly purposeful not-love story, this has all the makings of a cult hit with a flavor similar to Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review * "An honest and complex depiction of a meaningful platonic friendship and doesn't gloss over troubling issues. . . . Teens will identify with the intense emotions of Beatrice and Jonas, the reasons they are drawn to each other, and the ups and downs of their relationship. . . . Outstanding" -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review, Praise for The Secret Tree *"Standiford's story [has] a richness that will stay with readers." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Middle-school dynamics, pesky sibling relations, a rumored haunted house, some truly heartwrenching situations and a mystery all combine to make this coming-of-age novel an engrossing read." -- Kirkus "Themes of friendship, loneliness, family dysfunction, and even mental illness are presented in Minty's nave, engaging narration . . . With an almost nostalgic feel for summers and communities of times past." -- School Library Journal, Praise for THE SECRET TREE: "A captivating story about the mysteries of summertime and friendship." - Rebecca Stead, author of WHEN YOU REACH ME* "The intimate neighborhood setting - with its mysteries, superstitions, and traditions - the authenticity of Minty's voice, and her worries about the transitioning nature of her life and friendships give Standiford's story a richness that will stay with readers." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review"Captivating . . . takes its rightful place in the now classic genre of 'neighborhood kids' that began with Beverly Cleary." - THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW"A charming and mysterious story of friendship, growing up, and keeping secrets." - BOOKLISTPraise for HOW TO SAY GOOD-BYE IN ROBOT:* "Bea's original first-person voice will draw readers in, and the unexpected plot will keep them engaged. A decidedly purposeful not-love story, this has all the makings of a cult hit with a flavor similar to Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review* "An honest and complex depiction of a meaningful platonic friendship and doesn't gloss over troubling issues. . . . Teens will identify with the intense emotions of Beatrice and Jonas, the reasons they are drawn to each other, and the ups and downs of their relationship. . . . Outstanding" -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review, Praise for The Secret Tree *"Standiford's story [has] a richness that will stay with readers." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Middle-school dynamics, pesky sibling relations, a rumored haunted house, some truly heartwrenching situations and a mystery all combine to make this coming-of-age novel an engrossing read." -- Kirkus "Themes of friendship, loneliness, family dysfunction, and even mental illness are presented in Minty's naïve, engaging narration . . . With an almost nostalgic feel for summers and communities of times past." -- School Library Journal