Janice Jones
A young adult novel for ages 10-14
Thirteen-year-old Ronnie, part of a trio of best friends that seems to be falling apart because Mia and Charlie are growing up faster than she is, finds solace in the company of her island’s eccentric catlady, an eighty-three-year-old retired concert pianist.
Rave and Reviews
“Vivid, evocative ... Ronnie’s impulsive actions, her discomfort with the changes in her friends, and her need to find new companionship will be understood by many middle-school age readers.”
—VOYA Magazine
“Moving ... Funny.” —Laport Herald-Argus
“A refreshing coming-of-age story ... Entertaining.”
—School Library Journal
“Impressive ... A summer roller coaster.” —The Macon Beacon
“Ronnie is a likeable protagonist.” —Publisher’s Weekly
“A skillful blending of the themes of adolescence, changing friendships, and old age.”
— The Horn book
“A wonderful story about those awkward early teen age years ... about friendship love, and understanding between the young and the old.”
—Fort Worth Christian School Review Group
“This is a warm, realistic, and at times humorous coming-of-age story.”
—Montgomery County Children’s Book Review Committee.
“Fast read. Lots of action.” —San Diego City Schools
“Outstanding tale of 3 young adolescents ... warn, endearing yet full of truths.” —Maine Examination Collection