Summer of the Gypsy Moths

"Pennypacker is a Beverly Cleary-caliber girl-whisperer; she can weave a yarn both funny and touching, with all the beloved, timeworn themes at the ready: friendship, family, loyalty, loss and independence."--New York Times Book Review

"Pennypacker's marvelously tactile writing animates Stella's narration and brings both engaging, resilient, and resourceful characters to life."--School Library Journal

★ "A suspenseful, surprising novel of friendship and family from the creator of the popular Clementine series."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ "Beautifully evoked, the novel's Cape Cod setting plays a focal role in this richly layered tale of loss, resiliency, and belonging."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Sara Pennypacker, author of the beloved Clementine series for younger readers, tells the story of two opposites who must find a way to work together to survive. While the situation may be extreme, young readers will relate to the challenges of having to work with people completely different from you."--Brightly