Saving Montgomery Sole

Selection – 2017 Rainbow Book List, Young Adult Fiction

PRAISE FOR Saving Montgomery Sole:

“Montgomery’s slow confrontation with reality creates a realistic, satisfying arc, and Tamaki’s economical storytelling results in dimensional characters whose struggles feel viscerally real.” —Publishers Weekly

“While the themes are mature, the writing and characters are accessible for younger middle school readers; this would make a strong addition to most school or public library YA collections.” —School Library Journal

“Mariko Tamaki gives good misfit. In a YA field crowded with stock outcasts, Tamaki’s weirdos stand out for never being merely the sum of a few obvious quirks or emotions . . . Monty and her friends could’ve hung around for another hundred pages, and I wouldn’t have minded a bit.” —Quill & Quire

“It reads like a sitcom directed by Alexander Payne; while it’s dark and hilarious, it’s also true-to-life, honest and some genuine heart-warming ‘aww’ moments sneak in along the way.” —Globe and Mail