Praise for Trent Reedy Gamer Army "[A] fast-paced narrative tailor-made for gamers." -- Kirkus Reviews "[T]his fills a niche market in middle-grade science fiction and will appeal to young gamers." -- Booklist "Reedy offers a diverse cast and an over-the-top sense of excitement." -- Publishers Weekly Stealing Air "Part Hardy Boys, part Gary Paulsen, part Skateboard Magazine for Kids , this can appeal to mechanical-minded, skateboarding enthusiasts." -- Kirkus Reviews "[Reedy] nails the angst of the middle-school lunchroom, the tentativeness of a first boy-girl relationship, and the mood of a family who has pulled up their roots for a new opportunity that's not going as well as hoped. This is a solid story that will ring true to readers for many years to come." -- School Library Journal Words in the Dust "An inside look at an ordinary Afghanistan family trying to survive in extraordinary times, it is both heart-wrenching and timely." -- Kirkus Reviews "Infused with poetry, and wrought with hardship, the story gives a bleak, but ultimately hopeful, portrayal of girlhood in Afghanistan.

It is full of hard truths, painful lessons, beautiful human interaction, and the promise of possibility." -- School Library Journal "Reedy's narrative offers hope and will go a long way toward helping readers understand the people behind the headlines." -- Publishers Weekly.