Praise for A Handful of Stars : * "Salma's artistic creativity and gumption awaken Lily to the power of imagination, the importance of embracing change and knowing when to let go of the past, and the rewards of venturing beyond one's comfort zone." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "The treatment of Salma's migrant life is matter-of-fact but direct, and Lily plausibly deals with possibilities of local racism and swells with indignation on behalf of her new friend. It's the straightforward and unaffected prose (highly suitable for a readaloud as well as reading alone) that really allows Lily's story to shine. it's hard to resist joining her on her journey toward greater maturity." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "[A] warm-hearted, thoughtfully written tale of a memorable friendship." -- The Horn Book Guide "This sensitive coming-of-age tale compassionately explores prejudice and multiculturalism." -- Kirkus Reviews "A thoughtful work that examines cultural bias and will spark discussion." -- School Library Journal Praise for Half A Chance : * "[Lord] has combined vivid, cinematic description with deft characterization and handles several important issues with sensitivity, nuance, and great skill.

A deeply enjoyable read." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "With winning results, Lord brings the same sensitivity to the subject of dementia that she brought to autism in her Newbery Honor book, Rules ." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review Praise for Rules : Newbery Honor Book Schneider Family Book Award ALA Notable Book.