"[T]he approach to mental health and family trauma makes it an important addition to any shelf.​"

--School Library Journal
"Realistic and hopeful, Franny's story is a reminder that creativity can transform even the darkest situation into something brilliant and beautiful--maybe even something that can fly."--Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo, author of Ruby in the Sky
"Tender. Heartfelt. Hilarious. Touching. What a magnificent story."--Ben Gartner, author of One Giant Leap and The Eye of Ra trilogy
"Tenderly explores the pain of family secrets, and the ways that opening up to the truth also opens us up to a new world of love, compassion, and acceptance."--Kate Albus, award-winning author of A Place to Hang the Moon
"A nuanced, intricate story about family and friendship. Creative and fearless Franny Petroski will steal your heart!"--Sandy Stark-McGinnis, author of Extraordinary Birds and The Space Between Lost and Found
"A poignant, compassionate story about art, family, and mental illness that will makereaders think and feel deeply--and laugh quite a bit, too."--Laurie Morrison, author of Up for Air and Coming Up Short
"Carr sensitively explores mental illness, incarceration, and families in crisis, and she portrays her characters as flawed but caring. Unusual and gratifying."--Kirkus
"Cathy Carr has done it again in this finely wrought story about the frustrations of figuring out who we are and the power of art to anchor us in the world. Lost Kites and Other Treasureswill be treasured by readers everywhere."--Megan E. Freeman, award-winning author of Alone
"Franny's first-person narration shines in this approachable story about the ripple effects of mental health challenges within a family. [R]ealism is still found in personality clashes, drifting friendships, and unmet expectations."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"In a voice both sincere and funny, Carr paints a layered portrait of the relationship between Franny and Nana as they navigate challenges big and small. The effects of mental illness and family secrets are gently but realistically portrayed, and leave readers with a sense of hope that the messy, frayed parts of life have a use that just might transform us."--Sara Zarr, author of A Song Called Home
"Mental illness can affect families across generations in ways that often go unspoken. In Lost Kites and Other Treasures, Cathy Carr writes family dynamics so well--and she does it with warmth, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor."--Chad Lucas, author of Thanks a Lot, Universe