Kirkus Reviews said:

…with clever, witty narration, a likable and earnest main character and a plant community filled with unique personalities, this one’s coming up roses.

Readers also raved:

It’s nice to see a strong, smart female character propelling the narrative of an adventure story. The author has taken a clever thread of an idea and woven into an expansive, always-entertaining world.

Fern Verdant is the kind of young adult novel that adults will love too. It’s an action-adventure story, a coming-of-age story, and a hero’s journey. Its environmental theme makes it timely and relevant. It’s also really funny, with jokes, witticisms, and wisecracks embedded in nearly every page.

I’ve been reading & re-reading FERN VERDANT & THE SILVER ROSE and it has come to life for me in my mind, as I can already visualize a brilliantly, lush animated feature film just with her vivid and brilliant writing!

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http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Smithsonian-Notable-Books-For-Children-2008.html?c=y&page=2
http://www.amazon.com/Fern-Verdant-Silver-Diana-Leszczynski/dp/0375852131
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780375852138.html

Fern Verdant & the Silver Rose by Diana Leszczynski

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