"A charming novel positioned asThe Parent TrapmeetsThe Holiday about lifes surprises as well as the trials and rewards of family life." Publishers Weekly "A tender story of two girls navigating complicated family lives and two poignant storylines that illustrate the value of learning to have hard conversations." Kirkus Reviews "A strong, heartwarming coming-of-age tale--will warm readers hearts." School Library Journal "Well-paced." Booklist PRAISE FOR Glitter Gets Everywhere: Joy, sorrow, humor, hopethis book has it all. I loved every page. Kitty and I would have been great friends. Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Newbery Medal winnerHello, Universeand Newbery Honor winnerWe Dream of Space "Delightful and utterly compelling.Glitter Gets Everywheresparkles like the gem that it is." Ann M. Martin,New York Timesbestselling author ofRain, Reign Kitty Wentworth draws readers into her personal journey through grief with surprising honesty and abundant humor. A touching debut that brims with authenticity. Well done! Leslie Connor, National Book Award Finalist, and author ofA Home for Goddesses and Dogs "A heartfelt novel that is sure to touch readers deeply,Glitter Gets Everywhereoffers a gentle exploration of grief, sprinkled with moments of humor worthy of Louise Rennison. Kitty is an immensely loveable character, and middle graders will find her transatlantic adventures relatable, poignant and honest. I loved this book!"Ali Standish,award-winning author ofThe Ethan I Was Before Ali Standish, award-winning author ofThe Ethan I Was Before "This tender, witty debut made me cry, laugh, and think deeply.Glitter Gets Everywheresparkles with insights about the beautiful, complicated ways people move forward after a heartbreaking loss." Laurie Morrison, Author ofUp for AirandSaint Ivy "The well-drawn characters are distinctive individuals who see things from different points of view.The narrative engages readers with its well-paced story and articulate portrayal of emotions. Clark portrays Kitty and her circle of family and friends with perception, wit, and finesse in this absorbing first novel." Booklist(starred review) "The heart-rending topic; the well-drawn family relationships; and Kittys brave, honest, and often funny responses to her tragedy are the soul of this book.Heartfelt and comforting." Kirkus Reviews "Clark offers a solid depiction of therapy as positive and sometimes necessary. Throughout, Kitty deals with her grief openly and honestly, doing her best to work through it.A touching story of grief and change." School Library Journal "With a deeply introspective bent that delves into the darkness of grief and the light found on the other side, Clarks tender debut will strike a chord with readers who have experienced the loss of a loved one." Publishers Weekly "Kitty is a perceptive narrator, keenly aware of the emotional currents around her. Clarks characters, both adult and child, are fully realized and slightly eccentric without being caricatures. The book takes a thoughtful approach to grief and recovery, exploring Kittys emotional growth in a nondidactic way." The Horn Book
