Cedar Dance

“Surrender yourself to Cedar Dance! You have to love him as he fights to assert himself against his hippy mother (Moon Dance), his strong-willed friend (Jessica), and the coolest boy at camp, who may be trying to humiliate Cedar every chance he gets. Add in a camp mystery in the dark woods  and a family secret – and you have a page turner that’s both funny and touching.  This is a coming of age story that deals with serious topics – saving the wilderness, searching for identity – but which never loses its humane heart or its sense of humour. A treat to read.” — Shaena Lambert, author of Oh, My Darling and Radiance

“The search for his father provides adventure, mystery, suspense, and an unexpected conclusion. While the action is successfully maintained throughout, much of the pleasure comes from Cedar’s first person narrative, and the immediacy created by his direct address to the reader … This satisfying novel depicts a non-traditional family, who overcome their different opinions and life choices to be mutually supportive, bonded by tolerance and affection.” — Joan Givner, author of the Ellen Fremendon series

"This heartwarming, multi-layered story will serve to teach children that life doesn’t always turn out the way you hoped, but if you count your blessings, you never know where they’ll lead you." — Diana Perry, The Story Monsters Ink Shelf