Cynthia Lord is the award-winning author of Rules, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed Half a Chance, A Handful of Stars, and Because of the Rabbit. She made her picture-book debut with Hot Rod Hamster, which won several awards, including the Parents' Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com.

Praise for Home Away from Home:

"A coming-of-age tale told with tenderness and compassion." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Because of the Rabbit:

2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book

* "A young girl learns about honesty, integrity, and friendship... The beauty in Lord's tale of finding home in a new community is the way Emma's grandfather reaches her with his stories of magic even after he is gone, teaching her important lessons about following through on one's promises... Delightful." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Emma learns the rewards of patience and understanding the perspectives of others. [An] insightful story--lucidly written from the heart." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Lord uses clear, straightforward sentences to relate experiences in ways that speak directly to children. A heartfelt chapter book with broad appeal." -- Booklist, starred review

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2023-04-18

Length: 212 pages