Kathy Stinson's Reviews
Reviews of Kathy’s Work
Nov.26.2012
Published by One A Day Y.A.
This book was so powerful. It made me realise how little I know about people who are mentally challenged, and how very little the world knows about what their families do for...
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Nov.23.2012
Published by National Post
What Happened to Ivy will both make you cry and question your own feelings when it comes to the meaning of mercy. I recommend this smart novel to older readers looking for a...
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Sep.11.2012
Published by NewPages.com
What is most refreshing about this novel is its honesty. So many novels with young protagonists shy away from giving characters real-life problems to negotiate. Stinson, however...
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Jan.07.2013
Published by Maria's Mudpuddle
For such a little book, this novel really tackles a big topic, and I admire how sensitive and honest Kathy Stinson‘s writing is. Although I have never lived with mentally...
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Nov.23.2012
Published by CM Magazine
To her list of already impressive accomplishments, Kathy Stinson adds the distinction of taking on one of the most controversial social issues of our time—and tackling it in a...
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Dec.10.2012
Published by Quill & Quire
The conflicted emotions are portrayed with a rawness that forces the reader to think, “What if?” the novel also succeeds in presenting the situation in a judgment-free manner....
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Sep.23.2011
Published by Toronto Star
This Canadian classic, new in board book, gets to the heart of a preschooler’s joyous self-assertion. Succinct, poetic and convincing.
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Dec.17.2010
Published by CM Magazine
Put yourself in the mind of a young boy, caught up in the heartbreak of losing his soldier dad, and now facing the formal repatriation ceremony that begins at CFB Trenton… The...
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Dec.01.2003
Published by Access My Library
After reading this third book, I can't wait to read the first two!
Marie Claire takes her readers on an adventure few will forget. She is a character that readers could easily...
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Jan.02.2004
Published by CM: Canadian Review of Materials
After reading this third book, I can't wait to read the first two!
Marie Claire takes her readers on an adventure few will forget. She is a character that readers could easily...
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Mar.03.2006
Published by CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Throughout the narrative, Stinson allows readers to observe demonstrations of loyalty and friendship as well as fun and competitiveness. Stinson beautifully captures the...
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Published by Quill & Quire
Stinson's writing is swift and natural; her characters are quickly drawn but not simplistic. The rivalries between the young friends, and their resolutions, are realistic. Her...
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Jun.01.2008
Published by Quill & Quire
Stinson delivers her usual polished product, crafting a thoroughly researched, well-written text. Tundra hasn't scrimped on the production values, either, so the book is...
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Jun.27.2008
Published by CM: Canadian Review of Materials
... The intense personal interest of the author is reflected in the thorough research, attention to detail that brings the subject to life, and the conversational writing style.
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May.01.2008
Published by Globe and Mail
This lovely circular tale begins and ends with a horse but gallops off in several other directions before its work is done. In the beginning, 'A barn can have … a horse in it'...
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About Kathy
Kathy long ago sorted mail, waited tables, and taught school for five years, before finally figuring out that what she really wanted to do was write. She now has over 30 titles to her credit which include young adult fiction, novels for middle readers,...