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Praise for The Decomposition of Jack: "A moving narrative with a distinct point of view. Laugh-out-loud moments balance the heavy with the humorous. Niche but surprisingly fascinating." -- Kirkus Reviews "An engaging coming-of-age tale for the environmentally minded tween." -- School Library Journal "A self-aware seventh grader with a roadkill researcher mother ruminates on life, maturation, and decomposition in this jam-packed observational novel from O''Donnell Tubb." -- Publishers Weekly "Roadkill is an unconventional basis for a novel, but it turns out to be the perfect jumping-off point for a poignant, playful exploration of deep family ties, the joy of kindred spirits, and the importance of conservation. [A]ll readers will be rewarded with a frank and funny examination of decay--and the new life it encourages." -- Booklist Online " The Decomposition of Jack is a delightful romp through rot, roadkill, and human healing." -- Heather L. Montgomery, author of Something Rotten: A Fresh Look at Roadkill " The Decomposition of Jack is full of heart and humor and big questions to ponder. I absolutely loved it!" -- Lisa Greenwald, author of Dear Friends and the TBH series "This book is disgusting--and I mean that as a compliment! It''s also hilarious, heartfelt and hopeful. The Decomposition of Jack guarantees that readers will never look at roadkill the same way again!" -- Margaret Peterson Haddix, New York Times bestselling author of the Greystone Secrets series Praise for Zeus, Dog of Chaos: "Readers who have always wondered what their pets are really thinking will love this cleverly written story from the perspective of Zeus, a German Shepherd service dog. Young readers who love dogs, play an instrument in band, or have experience with invisible illness will relate to Madden and his desire to just be a regular middle-school kid." -- School Library Journal Praise for A Dog Like Daisy: "Daisy''s wry comments on human foibles and eccentricities...combine to paint a moving picture of suffering and, ultimately, redemption. Daisy is distinctive and memorable, and this depiction of PTSD is useful, making this a fine, compelling tale." -- Kirkus Reviews "Avid canine lovers will surely appreciate the intimate look at Daisy''s yearning for purpose. The focus on . . . service dogs should enlighten readers about the ways our four-legged companions function as more than just pets. A poignant animal tale, and a strong addition to most collections." -- School Library Journal "Daisy''s voice is strong, painting a world with canine synesthesia: happy days are yellow, untruths taste like turkey bacon. With joint appeal to children of soldiers and dog-lovers, this is likely to find a broad audience." -- Booklist Online ...
About the author
Kristin O'Donnell Tubb is the author of The Decomposition of Jack; Luna Howls at the Moon; Zeus, Dog of Chaos; the Story Collector series; A Dog Like Daisy; and other middle grade titles. She lives near Nashville, TN, with her bouncy-loud family. Just like her two dogs, she can be bribed with cheese. You can visit her online at kristintubb.com.
