"In this heartwarming, fast-paced story, Uss seamlessly weaves STEAM threads along with a dose of wit and humor to help readers focus on the importance of friendship, family, and second chances." -- School Library Journal , Starred Review "Readers with underappreciated talents of their own will be heartened by Uss' (The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, 2018) ultimately unabashedly feel-good sophomore tale."-- Booklist, Starred Review "In The Colossus of Roads , Christina Uss ( The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle ) masterfully demonstrates the complications of living with a chronic illness, including missed opportunities, financial stressors and limited medical care. Not only does Uss depict a family struggling, she also shows how they make the best of a tough situation . colorful language, combined with quirky, memorable characters, like a bright-red Cadillac-driving Abuelita, round out a charming story about resilience and persistence."-- Shelf Awareness, Starred Review "Uss' slice of whimsy teleports readers to the smog-filled, congested streets of Los Angeles and give them a hearty appreciation for big, improbable ideas. Colossally cool." --Kirkus Reviews "a quintessentially Southern California story" -- The Horn Book Praise for The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle , by Christina Uss: "An extraordinary pilgrimage featuring several fantastical characters and an unforgettable adventure to boot.

"-- Shelf Awareness , Starred Review "'Pedal headfirst' into this terrific adventure."-- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "The story elegantly blends elements of mystery, adventure, and fantasy."-- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "A heartfelt celebration of the zen of cycling and a sympathetic portrait of an atypical kid who struggles to learn the art of friendship." -- The Horn Book.