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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for THE POET'S DOG:"Magical. A quiet, elegant, poignant story suffused with humor, heart, and goodness." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A spare, moving tale. Using simple words that even youngest readers will understand and enjoy, MacLachlan tackles subjects such as death and mourning with understated grace." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Readers will find their own jewel in this gem of a book." -- Booklist (starred review) "Though this contemplative fantasy explores grief, it is also about overcoming loss and is resolved in a way that will comfort sensitive readers. A strong purchase for larger fiction collections." -- School Library Journal "Dog-lovers and budding poets with a taste for quiet whimsy, or fans of MacLachlan's measured and lyrical writing, may want to check this out." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A tender story of love and grief, The Poet's Dog perfectly illustrates how special friends can heal a broken heart." -- Jo Knowles, author of See You At Harry's "This enchanting tale of friendship-of the canine and poetic kind-- will warm your heart like a firelit cabin on a snowy night. I loved it!" -- Laura Resau, author of The Lightning Queen and Star in the Forest "A master storyteller in gorgeous form. The Poet's Dog is a joy from page one." -- Emily Jenkins, author of Toys Go Out and coauthor of Upside-Down MagicEmily Jenkins, author of Toys Go Out and coauthor of Upside-Down Magic "An evocative gem, laced with the power to nurture every reader's inner poet." -- Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook Praise for THE TRUTH OF ME:"Brief but emotionally intense...MacLachlan demonstrates her mastery of elegantly unfolding a tale and gently plucking at readers' heartstrings without taking a maudlin tone." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for KINDRED SOULS:"MacLachlan handles a familiar theme with grace, providing a lens into an uncanny intergenerational bond, as well as the kindness and generosity of love." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for WORD AFTER WORD AFTER WORD: "Showing great respect for her readers and her craft, Newbery Award winner Patricia MacLachlan makes every word count in Lucy's smooth-flowing, economic narrative." -- Booklist (starred review)
