DeStefano packs a lot of emotion into a tightly focused narrative-especially as Emmaline discovers what it means to lose a memory of a loved one-and offers a quiet approach to understanding different ways of grieving.

The Horn Book Magazine on THE GIRL WITH THE GHOST MACHINE

The relationships DeStefano builds between her characters are sweet and piercingly true.

Publishers Weekly on THE GIRL WITH THE GHOST MACHINE

The plot, replete with buried bones, a terrible house of punishment for "problem" children, and more, will keep kids reading all night long (albeit with the lights on). DeStefano. . . . is no stranger to atmospheric middle-grade books, and is impressively amassing work that rivals that of older authors known for scary mysteries, such as Mary Downing Hahn and Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

starred review, Booklist on THE PECULIAR NIGHT OF THE BLUE HEART

The idea that things that can be okay even if they're not perfect is carefully and deeply explored, giving readers a chance to ponder this important concept. . . . Offer this to readers who appreciate ghost stories with plenty of character development.

BCCB on THE PECULIAR NIGHT OF THE BLUE HEART

Spooky yet heartfelt.

School Library Connection on THE PECULIAR NIGHT OF THE BLUE HEART

Dark but often funny. . . . Fans of Holly Black's Doll Bones may well enjoy this creepy, character-based tale.

The Horn Book on A CURIOUS TALE OF THE IN-BETWEEN