A Quill & Quire Favourite Young Readers Title of 2023
PRAISE FOR A Green Velvet Secret:
“Quirky, fully fleshed characters and a tender third-person narration accompany themes of grieving, making amends, and living a full life in this winning novel.” —Publishers Weekly
“There’s heart and hope in this slightly zany book that sensitively deals with death and grief. . . . This unusual, heartfelt novel illustrates the grieving process in all its messy and emotional stages.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A Green Velvet Secret introduces the subject of assisted death while helping young readers learn something about “the wondrous adventure called life.” Told with sensitivity and humour, this is one of those rare books that can make you laugh and cry at the same time.” —Ildiko Sumegi, Quill & Quire
“Vicki Grant’s A Green Velvet Secret is rife with quirky characters navigating pre-adolescence, friendship, family, and grief the best they can. The chaos of their attempts is not only entertaining but an affirmation that it is okay to grieve in your own messy way.” —Young Adulting