Synopses & Reviews
two girls one life-changing adventure
When Danya Quixotes family fortunes take a turn for the worse and her parents decide that they must sell her pet pony Sancho to make ends meet, Danya, well, snaps. She and her free-spirited best friend Pia decide to whisk Sancho away to Florida, where Danyas estranged grandmother lives. Danya is convinced her grandmother is sitting on a nest egg that could save Sancho, and so the two embark upon an epic trip along the majestic Mississippi River. As Danya and Pia face crocodiles, Louisiana casinos, and a surprising instance of what looks like divine intervention, they learn about the true power of family, discovering that magic exists if you know where to look and that sometimes the real treasure we're seeking is with us all along.
Review
Praise for Ellie Rollins:
“Pure whimsical delight. Magic does blow throughout the world, and Zip proves it!" —Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of ttyl
“Zip, zap, and zoom with Lyssa as she races against the clock!” —GirlsLife.com
“A clever novel with a bright and spunky heroine. Readers will root for her and empathize with her search to find her place in the world.” —School Library Journal
“Slapstick humor and a sense of magic help maintain this affecting storys levity as Lyssa learns to overcome her fears and accept change.” —Publishers Weekly
“Totally enchanting! I loved this book every step of the way! Lyssas journey is a once-in-a-lifetime odyssey, where seeds sprout in front of your eyes and the winds of change blow you to runaway rockstars and glass-skinned monsters alike.” —Shelby Bach, author of Of Giants and Ice
Synopsis
A perfect summer read set in a mysterious artists' estate in the idyllic Midwestern countryside
It's the summer before seventh grade, and twelve-year-old Raine O'Rourke's mother takes a sudden job at Sparrow Road--a dilapidated mansion that houses a group of eccentric artists. While Raine's mother works as the cook and housekeeper, Raine is left to figure out why she and her mother have really come to Sparrow Road. Secrets seem to be everywhere, but it's an unexpected secret from Raine's own life--the reason she's come to Sparrow Road--that changes her forever.
An affecting and beautifully written story of family and forgiveness, Sparrow Road is a perfect pick for the middle-grade set.
About the Author
Ellie Rollins spent her childhood zipping across the Midwest. Since then, she's chased many of her own adventures in places like Seattle, Paris, and New York. She received her BA from the University of Washington in 2008 and now works in publishing. Her debut, Zip, was published in September 2012. Snap is her second novel.