Carrie Firestone is the author of The Loose Ends List and The Unlikelies. A former NYC high school teacher, she currently lives in Connecticut with her husband, two daughters, and their pets.
Praise for The Loose Ends List:
* "A poignant and important story about compassion, love, and the
decision to live life on your own terms--right up to the very last
minute." ---Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
"Filled with equal amounts of laugh- and tear-inducing moments,
this debut novel will be impossible to put down. Fans of Jenny
Downham's Before I Die or Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave
You will enjoy this unique story about dying on one's own terms.
With its fresh, original plot and thought-provoking themes, this
title will have a high teen appeal." --- School Library Journal
Praise for The Unlikelies:
"Fans of Maureen Johnson will appreciate the exploration of
friendship and romance with a touch of humor.... A feel-good tale
of friendship that's perfect for any YA collection."
--School Library Journal
"A bright, promising debut that will resonate."--Booklist
"A memorable blend of the serious, madcap, and romantic."
--Publishers Weekly
"A sweet story of a young girl growing and learning about the
depths that exist in everyone...Maddie is an accessible and
relatable character."
--VOYA
"The book makes the pushback against meanness entertainingly
adventurous and clandestine."--BCCB
"The Unlikelies is the summer read that'll remind you how much good
there really is in the world, and of how much impact even the
smallest acts of kindness can have."--Bustle
"This is a great book to recommend to fans of reluctant heroes,
anti-bullying tales, and New York City romps."--VOYA
"This unlikely story is likely to be a hit."--Kirkus Reviews
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