"Hannah and the Spindle Whorl is engrossing good fun and would be a treat for young (and young at heart) readers this Christmas."-- Vancouver Sun "Young readers will love Hannah, and they just might learn something along the way."-- Cowichan Valley Voice "[Hannah and the Spindle Whorl] leaves a sense that magic can, and often does, lie in real places."-- Deakin Newsletter "Hannah is a very fun, sympathetic and lively character, and her hometown and funky houseboat are memorable and convincing."-- Kris Rothstein, CM Magazine "Carol Anne Shaw has provided readers with an interesting look at Coast Salish culture. By using the spindle whorl as a central plot element, readers will learn about Canadian history, archaeological digs and the preservation of historical artifacts."-- Resource Links "It so perfectly captured what it was like to be twelve."-- What If? Magazine "Hannah herself is a very likable character -- inquisitive and sensitive, intelligent and tough, and yet not overly perfect.

much more depth than a typical juvenile novel."-- The Book Mine Set "Carol Anne Shaw weaves the past and present so unseen becomes the seen. Curling up with this book will be enjoyable and broaden youths' view of history."-- Joyce Atcheson, Anishinabek News.