Pain & Wastings (Orca Soundings)
"[A] captivating main character and excellently-paced plot. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine2008-02-08)"While a story of tough kids in a tough situation, this is also a story of hope and an unlikely friendship." (KLIATT2008-03-01)"Any teens who are fans of gritty, realistic fiction will enjoy this short novel." (Resource Links2008-04-01)"Heavy topics of drug abuse, prostitution, and murder make this a gritty and gripping story." (The Horn Book Guide2008-10-01)"The characters are believable and compelling. The plot moves at a fast pace. Moreover, the graphic descriptions of ambulance calls make this book an excellent suggestion for male reluctant readers." (South Western Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group2008-09-16)