“I was privileged to see The Flood soon after publication, and I am happy to report that I found it to be a gripping children’s story that has a ring of authenticity that makes one suspect it is based on personal experience. The simple line illustrations are charmingly effective and add immeasurably to the reading experience.”
–John Cooke, grandfather, photographer, and nature writer
“The story is one of hope, determination, and empathy. Thoughtful strangers reach out to help others. The community effort to rebuild teaches that positive outcomes can arise from adversity. It also includes pets for us animal lovers. I am donating a copy of The Floodto our school library. I liked the illustrations and love the cover! You scared me when Goldie disappeared. So glad she didn’t die. I would have been mad! Thank you, Wendy Bartlett, for new literature to share with our students!
–Beverly Tisdel, assistant grade school teacher and grandmother
“I liked the dialogue. The story runs smoothly and has a really good plot.”–Leo, age 10 ¾
“I thought it was well written and perfectly paced.”–Charlie, age 10 1/2
“Great bedtime story...crisp and short chapters that are full of adventure and have cliff hanger endings. Sweet fun.”
–Gregory Baurmann, singer/songwriter
“Wonderful! The courage and resourcefulness of these three young girls are just what we want our grandchildren to read about and reflect upon. It’s a gripping story leavened with humor. Imaginative, well-structured and beautifully crafted, it will engage the young reader in high adventure.”
—Dean Curtis, writer, composer, music teacher and grandmother
“I loved reading The Flood. Beautiful writing and each chapter ending sent me right on to the beginning of the next—like Charles Dickens! The three girls were beloved and strong beyond their years.”
—Marilynn Rowland, piano teacher, writer, mother of two
