Tag: teacherbooks

This is definitely something I should have tried to get done before the book released. But with this being my first book – you live and you learn.

Anyway, here’s a small snippet, and below that a link to the full review.

These deeper-level inspections of motivation, purpose, ethical behavior and evolving odd friendships may feel unusual for a middle-grade story, but nothing about The Phoenix and the Ant is typical. Its focus on shifting relationships, new realizations, and a physical phoenix challenged with also transforming mentally creates an action-packed tale with an underlay of thoughtful dilemmas that readers will find thoroughly engrossing. 

Libraries seeking attractive leisure reads that can translate well to young reader book club discussion groups about all manner of behaviors and struggles will find The Phoenix and the Ant a powerful story of growth, acceptance, and revitalization that embraces both individual and social change. 

– Diane Donovan, Editor, Donovan’s Literary Services

http://donovansliteraryservices.com/march-2024-issue.html#tpa