A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year "Pantleakos masterfully blends character and plot in this gorgeous, hopeful story." --
Booklist, Starred Review
"Bursting with worry, joy, empathy, humor, and even mischief, Nova is endearingly nuanced... Stellar." --
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"An exceptional debut featuring a character everyone can root for." --
School Library Journal, Starred Review
"Tender and illuminating,
Planet Earth is Blue is a beautiful debut novel about the strength of a girl who knows exactly who she is, even when others can't see her." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery-winning author of
When You Reach Me "A powerful story about the extraordinary mind of a young girl with autism and the bond between sisters." --Ann M. Martin, Newbery Honor-winning author of
A Corner of the Universe and the Baby-sitters Club books
"Nova is a character you will never forget, who will break your heart and put it back together again in a new way. She felt so real." --Gennifer Choldenko, author of the Newbery Honor Book
Al Capone Does My Shirts and
One-Third Nerd "A remarkable, sensitively told debut with a joyfully positive portrayal of neurodifference. Nova and her indomitable spirit will remain with you long after you close the book." --Cindy Baldwin, author of
Where the Watermelons Grow "As close to perfect as a story can get. It speaks to heartbreak and joy, pain and resilience, tragedy and humanity (both big and small) in a unique and utterly engaging 'speechless' voice that transcends all boundaries." --Nora Raleigh Baskin, author of
Anything but Typical and
Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story "Nova's story will wrap itself around your heart page after page after page. It's like reading a hug. A beautiful debut!" --Ellie Terry, author of
Forget Me Not
