Borrowed Children

"A new large paperback edition of what should be a classic and on the must read list for young adults."—Bourbon Times

"The beauty of the book is the simple reading and the powerful story that Lyon presents."—Floyd County Times

"Lyon never uses her first-person narrator to talk down to young readers. Instead, she provides a singular voice to tell an equally singular story."—New York Times Book Review

"Lyon's simple yet penetrating observations on families and love convey truths as pertinent to adults as to youthful readers."—Publishers Weekly

"A many layered story of near tragedies and funny incidents, family history and bonds, and a girl who comes to understand her family and how much she loves each member of it."—School Library Journal (starred review)

"Teens will admire Amanda's resilience."—Southern Living