Adrian Fogelin – författare

"Americans tend to avoid discussing class differences, and this charming story about a girl who lives in a trailer with her chain-smoking, obese grandmother is something out of the ordinary... The lines between the classes become somewhat blurred and we understand that life is pretty much that way, and that a loving, close family is a treasure whatever circumstances they are living in." Kliatt "Delivered in a wry voice that swings from laugh-out-loud funny to wrenching sadness, Rox's narrative is neither sentimental nor condescending, and details of place, people, and class conflict emerge in plain poetic imagery... " Booklist "...a richly drawn story of human dynamics, offering both support for people as they are and hope for their growth." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A Best of 2003 for Young Readers: Dead-on dialogue and strong, complex characters." The Washington Post * 2003 Parents' Choice Recommended Award * 2003 Young Adult Top Forty List (PA)

Anna Casey's friend has just returned from Christmas vacation in the Keys bearing a small present for her from Mica, the precocious eleven-year-old girl he got to know during his time at his uncle's marina. This gift sets in motion a lively correspondence between the two girls; the resulting long-distance friendship gives readers new insight into Anna's growing relationship with her new foster mother and fills us in on Mica's difficulties dealing with her dad's drinking problem and adjusting to public school after years of home-schooling. These girls have a lot in common, but their personalities are quite different. What can Mica and Anna learn from each other? Can they truly be friends?