“A familiar theme, but this little book’s quiet freshness, humor, and affection for Erin and her bus companions make it special and memorable. A great book club choice for thoughtful young readers and aspiring young writers.”

“A remarkable read, featuring some of the best and crispest dialogue I have encountered in a long time. This is a book for all ages not just the young adult market. Anyone who has read To Kill a Mockingbird will consider this book a gift to be treasured. Loretta Ellsworth has told a story that resonates wisdom in its simplicity. I didn’t want it to end.”

“In a lot of ways In Search of Mockingbird seems to be a novel about mothers and daughters, but I think the twist that Ellsworth has given her readers about the significance of the right book at the right time in anyone’s life should not be overlooked. Erin connects with her mother most completely through the pages of the book they both love and the author they both admire. Basically, To Kill a Mockingbird is the bridge to her mother and by expressing this so well with Erin’s story, Ellsworth’s example will send many of her readers off on the search of titles that will apply to their own lives as well. The best sort of discovery for all of them would be Harper Lee’s book itself—a classic well deserving of the attention that the talented Ellsworth has given it.”