The Girl from Earth’s End

☆ “A charming and sweet story that shows what lengths a child will go to to protect the ones she loves. Very appealing and rich with touching moments alongside innocent adventure. Readers will become friends with Henna and share in her growth while being thoroughly entertained. –School Library Journal, starred review

☆ “While thoughtfully building out the islands’ natural world and touching on themes of discrimination, sustainability, and corporate ethics, Dairman raises the stakes as quiet exposition gives way to a page-turning final half.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Henna’s is an endearing and compassionate tale in a richly rendered, slightly fantastical world with skillfully crafted story lines around conservation, sacrifices, and grief. Readers will root for Henna as she grows new peer relationships while nurturing an enduring love for her fathers.” –Booklist

“A girl with a green thumb uproots herself from her isolated island home in search of a rare plant to cure her dying papa. Humor and a suspenseful adventure balance the sensitive, aching exploration of loss. Dairman’s careful use of details sets up an emotionally fulfilling, bittersweet resolution. A coming-of-age story blossoming with tender honesty and hope.” –Kirkus Reviews

“A tender-hearted middle grade novel. . . Especially powerful are the depictions of Henna’s friends, P and Lora, and their experiences as gender-fluid and disabled children, respectively. They are shown as whole people not in need of fixing, while illustrating the ways that the structures of society can make their everyday lives uncomfortable or difficult. There are no true villains here, as even the antagonists are treated with similarly empathetic nuance.” —School Library Connection

“Issues of disability accessibility, gender identity, and grief and loss figure heavily, yet naturally, in the intertwined storylines. Readers intrigued by the wonders of the natural world will find a kindred spirit in Henna, whose determination and unwavering love for her papas propel this story to its dynamic conclusion.” –The Horn Book

“An appealing blend of quirky, magical, and deeply heartfelt, with characters who unflinchingly face friendship, grief and loss.” – BCCB

“This book is a masterpiece. With a story that grabs you and doesn’t let go, a lush setting that ignites your imagination, and characters who will live in your heart long after you close the book, The Girl from Earth’s End will transport you to a different world—one where you’ll laugh, cry . . . and won’t want to leave.” –Ann Braden, award-winning author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus and Opinions and Opossums

“Prepare yourself for an enchanting journey full of humor and heart. The Girl from Earth’s End will charm and captivate readers—a classic in the making.” –Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, New York Times bestselling author of the Book Scavenger series and Sisterhood of Sleuths

“Richly imagined and beautifully detailed, The Girl from Earth’s End expertly weaves contemporary themes into a timeless, heartfelt tale that not only transports the reader but transforms them. A breathtaking gem of a book.” –Elaine Vickers, award-winning author of Like Magic and Half Moon Summer

“Dairman at her best and most lyrical. A true journey of the heart! The Girl from Earth’s End blooms with warmth, light, and deep-rooted love. Words sparkle and grow on every page. Readers won’t soon forget this book.”  –Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy

“The Girl from Earth’s End is exquisitely crafted, somehow both totally classic and completely fresh.”  –Joy McCullough, National Book Award-longlisted author of Blood Water Paint, Across the Pond, and Not Starring Zadie Louise

“The Girl from Earth’s End is a lushly written, heart-filling story about deep-rooted family, sprouting friendship, and flowering understanding. Young readers will love jumping on the orange boat with Henna on her quest to save her beloved papa.” —Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honor-winning author of Red, White, and Whole