Praise

“A gorgeous, big-hearted, beautiful book. I loved it.”

– — Elana K. Arnold, Printz Honor and National Book Award Finalist.

“A heartfelt story of courage and hope . . . Readers will cry, cheer, celebrate, and not soon forget Maudie McGinn.”

– — Pam Muñoz Ryan, Newbery Honor-Winning author of Esperanza Rising, Echo, MañanaLand, and many more.

“Holy Smokes . . . Could not put The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn down. Readers are going to love watching Maudie grow. ”

– — Colby Sharp, educator and reading advocate

“I loved this book! A powerful and deeply affecting story that will carry readers along like the perfect wave. Maudie … will take up permanent residence in my heart.”

– — Barbara Dee, author of Maybe He Just Likes You and Unstuck

“A breathtakingly beautiful ride of a story about an unforgettable neurodivergent heroine.”

– — Jess Redman, award-winning author the The Miraculous

“I would kill for Maudie.”

– — Nicole Melleby, acclaimed author of Hurricane Season and How to Become a Planet

“Absolutely brilliant … Move it to the top of your TBR list! Actually, set aside whatever you’re currently reading and start this book.”

– — Sara Threlkeld (kidlit_lover), educator and reviewer

“One of my all-time faves is The Someday Birds, and then, here comes Maudie. Oh, my heart!”

– — Martha Vandivier, educator

“Wow! Another absolute winner from Sally J. Pla! A beautiful, moving, fun, masterfully written MG gem.”

– — Dan Gemeinhart, author of Coyote Sunrise, The Midnight Children, Some Kind of Courage, and Scar Island.

“A masterpiece. A gift to all the young people in your life.”

– — Patricia Murphy, educator and reviewer, Washington School, NJ

“I absolutely LOVED The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn! I picked this up over a weekend and devoured it.”

– — Meg Eden Kuyatt, author of GOOD DIFFERENT