Praise for THE HOUSE THAT WASN'T THERE: "Told through alternating perspectives that offer clearly rendered details, this compassionate novel gives a unique twist to familiar situations--feeling lonely, adjusting to new environments, forging new bonds--while inviting readers to open their imaginations to all sorts of wonderful possibilities." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for THE HOUSE THAT WASN'T THERE: ""The author enriches her sparely told story with hints of magic, song lyrics, good choices that key sudden sea changes in several relationships, and the small background details that make settings and backstories seem real. A low-key marvel rich in surprises, small fuzzy creatures, and friendships old and new." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Will undoubtedly draw comparisons to the titular character in Beverly Cleary's Ramona series. An engaging series opener about the power of truth to moor and free even the sulkiest of souls." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "With its short chapters, lively occasional illustrations by Ho (Eyes That Kiss in the Corners), and energetic feuds between Harriet's cat and her grandmother's beloved basset hound, this series opener is a winner." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A gentle, slow-moving summer adventure that's big on character growth." - School Library Journal "The versatile Elana K.

Arnold, author of the "A Boy Called Bat" trilogy, offers a memorable portrait of a child navigating changes in her life in this charming illustrated mystery." - Buffalo News.