About the Author

Alison Ashley Formento is the author of Twigs, a Simon & Schuster book.

Reviews

"In a charming ... small-town drama, Madeline 'Twigs' Henry navigates family secrets, boyfriend troubles and a friendship with a spirited older woman. The larger-than-life characters and gestures bring humor and action to the story . . . Twigs is a compellingly flawed character, and [her] growth is palpable." --Kirkus Reviews "Twigs is a unique coming-of-age story with a vivid cast of truly unforgettable characters." --Kieran Scott, author of the He's So/She's So trilogy "I think there are many teens out there who can relate to at least one or more of the life-changing events that Twigs goes through, whether it's embarking on the scary adventure of going to college or getting used to a new significant other in their parent's life. I found this book to be entertaining and a great summer read." --The Real Bookshelves of Room 918 "Twigs was easy to relate to. I think that we have all had a time in our lives when it felt like everything was falling apart . . . Twigs was so special in a lot of ways . . . over all I found the book to be a nice read." - Daydreamer N's Reviews "[An] absolutely touching novel.... I enjoyed every bit . . . Alison Ashley Formento really does a great job in knitting together a heart-wrenching and emotional read that perfectly portrays the trials a young girl has to go through to figure out who she really is, and where she fits in this crazy world." --The Young Folks