Praise for A Snicker of Magic : * "This tale offers all the other earmarks of fine storytelling, including colorful, eccentric characters, an original, highly likable narrator and a mighty 'spindiddly' plot." - Kirkus , starred review * "From every angle, Lloyd's first novel sparkles and radiates warmth . a reassuring, homespun story about self-expression and the magic that resides in one's mind and heart." - Publishers Weekly , starred review * "A delightful and inspiring debut . As Felicity loves to say, 'Yes . yes . yes!'" - School Library Journal , starred review "Scrabble lovers, Boggle big leaguers and word people of the world - hang on for the ride! Felicity Pickle will take you places, and that, fellow logophiles, is spindiddly, indeed." - The New York Times Book Review "First-time novelist Lloyd has produced a 'spindiddly' product that will hearten word and poetry lovers and encourage those who have almost lost hope for a happy ending.

" - Booklist "Warm-hearted Felicity Juniper Pickle probably couldn't ignore her vital organ even if she wanted to, given how often it bangs, pounds, kicks and speaks to her in this folksy, Southern-fried debut novel." - Wall Street Journal.