Penny Hike
"Penny Hike is a charmer...not a touch of condescension in the way Richardson depicts children. He documents a world unfamiliar to most middle-class readers, creating believable scenes and a likeable hero with an indomitable spirit."--The Springfield Republican"Effective consolations on being orphaned...winning girlfriend Penny's heart, and being the hero...Evocative setting."--Kirkus Reviews"Penny Hike is effective in communicating the experience of a thirteen-year-old boy who has endured heartbreak and joys in his life."--Dr. Karen Haeberle, Clinical Psychologist