Saber-Tooth

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"A weird, magical, beautiful book." * Nicole Melleby, author of How to Become a Planet, The Science of Being Angry, Camp QUILTBAG, and mor * "Sabertooth is a gorgeous queer middle grade with a big bite that teaches young readers how to process their big complicated feelings within a fun, high stakes adventure about an autistic trans boy, a sentient sabertooth fossil, and a community of fellow misfits. A true gem for anyone who has ever felt angry and alone." * Taylor Tracy, Stonewall Honor-winning author of Murray Out of Water * "I could not put this book down- Saber-Tooth is a masterfully written, page-turning, lyrical explosion of a novel. Gow writes for those of us who are perpetually unearthing our loneliness and rage, looking for meaning, love, and connection. A thrilling, gorgeous, and adventure packed testament to the resilience, love, and power of Trans and queer youth. Dig dig dig, dear readers! What beautiful terrors and delights await us as we witness the world through Jasper's eyes." * Mariama J. Lockington, Stonewall Honor and Schneider Family Book Award winning author of In the Key * ***STARRED REVIEW***

"Gow returns with another moving novel in verse that tests the boundaries of reality...A thrilling and emotional read." * Horn Book Magazine * ***STARRED REVIEW***

"The author explores the complexity of anger-honoring its validity without dismissing accountability for one's actions-in a way that's artful and immersive. Deeply cathartic; balances emotional depth with engrossing suspense." * Kirkus Review * ***STARRED REVIEW***

"Complex ruminations on gender identity, loneliness, and neurodiversity accompany layered interpretations of grief and anger in this eloquent verse novel...Utilizing spare and stirring free verse, Gow (Gooseberry) artfully explores the sometimes turbulent emotions that come with growing up and growing apart, culminating in a heartening, deeply felt work." * Publishers Weekly * ***STARRED REVIEW***

"Using a fascinating mixture of metaphor and reality, this verse novel explores the explosive nature of anger and the pain it can cause when left untended, without ever demonizing the feeling or the feeler." * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * "This middle-grade novel in verse features an autistic and trans first-person narrator discovering that anger is a valid emotion that needs a healthy form of expression." * Booklist * "Like Gow's other works, this powerful novel in verse offers a thoughtful, tender, and authentic exploration of friendship. Readers will appreciate the well-developed primary and secondary characters as they explore this suspenseful tale filled with light fantasy...Hand to readers who enjoy Vera Brosgol or Nicole Melleby's work." * School Library Journal *