"The gripping story of a contemporary kid who wants to make her dreams come true."

-- Booklist --


"Patrice is a true hero, a child who has the inner strength to oversome
roadblocks to success.  Moving and thought-provoking."

-- Kirkus --


"Reviews Stories of hope, loyalty, and success such as this one are valuable."

-- School Library Journal --


"Patrice and Monty emerge as likable kids; readers can plug into
their story at multiple levels."

--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books --