Praise and Reviews for Porcupine"Jack's unwavering determination to keep up the spirits of
her spoiled younger sister and her learning-disabled younger brother
will move readers, and her gradual recognition of her mother's
self-centeredness and her great-grandmother's love is
realistic....The story has depth..." "...this novel expands the meaning of family. There is no
sentimentality in Jack's first-person narrative; she's
honest about her anger, her sadness and disappointment, and her
need....A solid YA offering by the author of several adult
books." "..behind [Jack Cooper's] rough tongue and no-nonsense story lies a real poet. That is one of this novel's greatest strengths: the lovely language and the moments reflecting on simple sights and senses that strike deep beneath Jack's hard shell as she proves herself to be as capable as any adult." |
"Porcupine is a heart-wrenching story....The characters
are beautifully drawn. They all have strengths and flaws, just like
real people, and as a result, the reader's heart bleeds for
them all....Meg Tilly...is not a Hollywood star using her
fame to get published; she is a talented writer who has only recently
begun sharing her stories. Highly Recommended." "Reminiscent of Cynthia Voigt's "Tillerman" stories (S & S), this novel has a similarly determined, responsible, but still appealing protagonist and a similarly strong sense of place: in this case, the prairies of Alberta, Canada. In her fierce efforts to make everything OK for her younger brother and sister, Jack becomes almost as prickly as her great-grandmother, and readers will appreciate how her school-slow little brother can help her reveal the softness inside. A very satisfying read. |
Copyright 2008 Meg Tilly