A USA Today Bestseller MIBA Bestseller A 2024 MI MISelf in Books List Selection Iowa Children's Choice Award Nominee MN Maud Hart Lovelace Award Nominee Oklahoma Sequoyah Award Nominee Praise for Just Keep Walking "Nimbly plotted and deftly insightful." -- Kirkus Reviews "A great choice for libraries looking for realistic fiction about dealing with divorce, as well as those seeking stories about the healing power of nature." -- School Library Journal If you like my books, then you'll love this one. It's a story filled with adventure and heart." - Dusti Bowling , author of The Canyon's Edge "Outdoor adventure, a believable but not excessive amount of family tension, and a determined middle grade protagonist--these add up to an absorbing read with a satisfying conclusion." - Cathy Carr , author of 365 Days to Alaska" "Jo's emotional struggles and humor bring a richness and levity that make this one an enjoyable pageturner." - Afoma Umesi , Reading Middle Grade Blog "A page-turning adventure story of resilence, forgiveness, and finding one's inner strength." - Elly Swartz , author of Hidden Truths "A fun, heartfelt tale of adventure, family, and determination that will make you just keep reading.

" -- Dan Gemeinhart , award-winning author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise Praise for Controlled Burn "Sensitively wrought. Soderburg Downing meaningfully explores the healing power of nature and the beauty of connecting with family in this vibrantly detailed adventure." -- Publisher's Weekly "A gorgeous, tender, wonderful book. Controlled Burn is a testament to the power and beauty of everyday moments of bravery, compassion, and love." -- Anne Ursu, author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy "A compelling and moving exploration of the bonds of family, overcoming fears, and the power of friendship." -- Hena Khan, award-winning author of Amina's Voice.