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Authors and fellow writers on Barbara's novel in verse, Extraordinary.
“You will fall in love with JJ! This is a beautiful poetry novel full of heart, family, friendship, and a love for the natural world around us, especially bees. The use of text arrangement, white space, brevity and sensory details make this poetry novel shine in a unique, easy to read way that leaves you feeling like you are walking beside JJ as she navigates the road of growing up, discovering who she is, and what she values most. A must-read!”
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“Extraordinary by Barbara Marrs is a YA novel in verse that follows JJ through freshman-year anxiety, family strain, and a growing fondness for bees, while she wonders if she is anything more than ordinary. Young readers will adore the stunning visuals that accompany powerful themes of friendship, pressure, and finding a place in the world. 5 stars all the way!”
“One of the most difficult times in a young person's life is when they transition from aimless observer, to engaged participant who actually makes a difference… Barbara Marrs has written a very readable and fun book that will engage the minds and hearts of everyone who reads it. The book is not a rosy, shallow view of this difficult coming-of-age journey… Marrs is honest about the many setbacks and the difficulties that come when we begin to care. But she shows that the effort is well worth it; because when we find our passions, we find ourselves.”
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