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Henry Holt Books for Young Readers |
2007; ages 12 and up |
ISBN 978-0-8050-7236-5 |
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Reviews |
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“A familiar theme, but this little book's quiet freshness, humor, and affection for Erin and her bus companions make it special and memorable. A great book club choice for thoughtful young readers and aspiring young writers.” |
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—Ellen Scott, The Bookworm, Omaha, NE |
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“A remarkable read, featuring some of the best and crispest dialogue I have encountered in a long time. This is a book for all ages not just the young adult market. Anyone who has read To Kill a Mockingbird will consider this book a gift to be treasured. Loretta Ellsworth has told a story that resonates wisdom in its simplicity. I didn’t want it to end.” |
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—Marge Grutzmacher, Pasttimes Books, Sister Bay, WI |
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"Loretta Ellsworth has written a new entry into a subgenre of young adult novels that directly relate to classic books. Her title, In Search of Mockingbird is ostensibly about teenage Erin embarking on a quest for find her literary hero, Harper Lee. But in the midst of a very long bus ride it becomes clear that really she is looking for a way to connect with her long-deceased mother (whose teenage self also admired Lee). Readers will suspect this from the beginning, especially when her father announces his intention to marry his longterm girlfriend, but the use of a bus ride as a voyage to self discovery is so original—and unexpected—that anyone who starts this lovely novel will fall for it in an instant. It's very quietly written but packs a most satisfying punch. |
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