My One Square Inch of Alaska: A Novel
"I recommend this book to the individual reader, as well as to a book club looking to encourage thoughtful discussion..."Saturday Evening Post"Book  clubs and readers of all ages...will identify with the protagonists' quest to be true to themselves."Library Journal"I  finished the book with tears in my eyes, ready to recommend it to friends and students alike."School Library Journal"A lovely uplifting read - you'll love it."Essentials Magazine"...once you start listening to what Donna has to say, you'll be glued to your seat until she's finished her tale."Beth Fish Reads"...wonderfully  captures the feel of small-town 1950s, a young woman's yearning for freedom..."Publishers Weekly "In Donna, Short presents a heroine forced into a youthful maturity that doesn't rob her of optimism, loyalty and amazing good sense."Shelf Awareness"...a quest story that resonates for men as well as women in a heartwarming and compassionate way."Historical Novel Review"Donna is a compelling character with whom readers can easily identify."Romantic Times Book Reviews"It's not that often I read a book that can evoke so much emotion in me... Beautiful story. Five stars."Book Babe"My emotions ran wild while reading this book... Readers from young adults to senior citizens will enjoy this tender story."Dollycas"This book picked me up in a red convertible with the top down and set me down right back in Ohio in the 1950′s... a beautiful piece of Americana, thought provoking, and a worthwhile read."A Traveler's Library"One of the most beautifully written, most moving books I have ever read. A view into the beauty and grace of an extraordinary family. This book is a gift to all who read it."Cayocosta72 Book Reviews"I definitely recommend this book...to readers of YA, historical fiction, and women's fiction... has something for everyone."Candace's Book Blog "This book was so much more than I expected it to be... about grief and friendship, family, dreams and first loves... it will grab at your heart..."Eddy-New Rockford (North Dakota) Library Blog"Recommended  for older teen and adult readers. Special interest to readers looking for a sensitive coming of age story and anyone who ever dreamed of running away to the frontier."Born Librarian Blog"...a sweet story with a plucky, brave trio at its heart."Cleveland Plain Dealer"A  compelling, entertaining read My One Square Inch of Alaska is a story defining what it means to have hope, experience love and endure loss. This is an inspirational read that is suitable for all age groups. Night Owl Reviews“This novel stakes a claim in your heart from its  opening scene. Donna's quest for that one square inch of her brother's happiness  becomes a journey of discovering her own worth, her own bravery, and her own  authentic story. I adored these characters, feared for them, and rooted for them  every step of the way.”—Katrina Kittle, author ofThe Blessings of the  Animals "Sometimes, when you’re lucky, you  come across a book so beautifully written, you know you will read it again and  again.My One Square Inch of  Alaskais one of those books. From the opening lines, you’ll be swept  into the lives of Donna  Lane and her little brother, Will. With a junkyard  dog in tow, they travel from their small town in Ohio to the Alaskan territories in the 1950s,  defying all odds to follow a seemingly impossible dream. The characters are  carefully rendered and completely believable. I didn’t want this book to  end!"— Sherri Wood Emmons, author ofThe Sometimes  Daughter