I met Wen
Baragrey online about ten years ago, sharing writing and dreams and life
struggles. What has always stood out for me is her wonderful sense of humor,
love of family, and talent for storytelling. Her debut novel, WHAT GOES UP,
incorporates all that.
Robyn Tinkerbell
Goodfellow has a number of difficulties in her young life, starting with her
name and her mother’s vocation of hosting fairy parties in their home.
But Robyn’s
biggest concern at the moment is a space satellite is falling to earth. Her
house has always been a magnet for falling objects like kites, balls, trees,
and even a skydiver. She’s sure the satellite will be drawn to them and she
will never meet her mysterious father.
The story is
filled with marvelous characters and has an ending that brought tears to my
eyes.
Published by
Random House Children’s Books it is available now. I highly recommend it as a
holiday gift for middle grade readers in your life (and even for yourself).
