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★ “An impressive new author. Wortche possesses both
a refreshing directness and a willingness to trust her readers.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“There’s not a misstep in sight,
from Wortche’s sure plotting to her subtle ending.”
—Horn Book
“Rosie and her diverse class of pink-cheeked friends are full of appeal.”
—School Library Journal
“Kids will absorb the botany facts that are informally woven into the story, while the outsider kid’s recognition and self-acceptance make for great drama.” —Booklist
“Very real emotions are at the heart of Rosie Sprout. . . .
All children deserve a chance to shine.”
—The New York Times Book Review
“A book to swell every shy child's heart.” —A Mighty Girl
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