Kristin Bartley Lenz is a writer and social worker whose career has taken her through rural Appalachia, the California Bay Area, and inner-city Detroit. She is the coeditor of the Michigan Chapter blog for the Society of Children s Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Royal Oak, Michigan."
[Kristin Bartley Lenz] offers a thoughtful meditation on life after
loss with the story . . . Lenz effortlessly explains complicated
climbing terminology and intermixes moments of levity with
contemplative quotations from naturalists and mountain climbers.
Publishers Weekly"
"This is a richly layered story, visceral and thoughtful in equal
parts." Tim Wynne-Jones, author, The Emperor of Any
Place"
"From dangling over a vertical rock face in Ecuador to navigating
the rocky emotional terrain of friendship and love at home, Cara s
journey totally captured my heart. Hold on tight to this book!
Vicky Alvear Shecter, author, Cleopatra's Moon"
"Although this tale is about one of the most risky and exhilarating
sports of all, this book is rather quiet, gradual, and sweet."
VOYA Magazine"
"Eloquent debut." Booklist
"
Cara is an appealing, engaging narrator. Surrounded by a
well-rounded cast, Cara's journey toward a peaceful, fulfilling
life is almost perfectly depicted. A compelling, unusual
coming-of-age story." Kirkus Reviews"
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