The Paper Cowboy

Praise

Praise for THE PAPER COWBOY:

★ “A winningly authentic, realistic and heartwarming family drama.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “A thoughtful story about understanding and compassion, distinguished by complex characters and a supportive, tight-knit community.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “A sophisticated, powerful story about a community’s ability to help one another out, and the paper cowboy who helps bring them together.”—Booklist, starred review

“Tommy’s struggle to bring his family together ends up bringing the whole community together. His journey is filled with many lessons for young readers and many historically accurate portrayals of life at that time… the lessons–acceptance of others, coming together to help others, forgiveness, and coping with mental illness–are well worth teaching.”—Examiner.com

“Levine deftly captures a time period filled with an overarching paranoia and small-town life filled with tensions on many levels.”—School Library Journal

“An enjoyable and thought-provoking read.”—Library Media Connection

Praise for THE LIONS OF LITTLE ROCK:

“Creating a book that reads as though written in one effortless breath requires a rare talent… Readers will root for a painfully shy girl to discover the depths of her own courage and find hope in the notion that even in tumultuous times, standing up for the people you love can’t be wrong. Satisfying, gratifying, touching, weighty—this authentic piece of work has got soul.” —The New York Times Book Review

★ “[A] stunning piece of historical fiction.”—School Library Journal, starred review

★ “[A] riveting, frequently tense portrait of 1958 Little Rock.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “[A] quietly powerful page-turner.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review



Praise for THE BEST BAD LUCK I EVER HAD:

★ “[An] energetic, seamlessly narrated first novel… Levine handles the setting with grace and nuance.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “This classic story of how unlikely persons can change things for the better should appeal to all readers.”—VOYA, starred review