REVIEWS

“This is definitely my favorite book. I love the story line, and the way that Smith writes is like you’re Paige’s best friend, and that you are experiencing everything with her. The story made me laugh, feel frustrated, scared, nervous, and the ending made me cry. I loved every part of it…Overall, best book I’ve ever read.” — Samantha (age 12), KIdsWWrite e-zine 5 stars!

“This book is touching, intriguing and devastating… Snakes & Ladders is a story that you won’t soon forget.” — Kidzworld.com 4 stars!

“A moving and memorable debut novel…”
— The Globe & Mail 4 stars!

“Snakes & Ladders is a smart coming-of-age story that will appeal to avid teen readers and those looking for a challenging read that goes beyond mere fluff.” — Liam O’Donnell, Canadian Bookseller Magazine

“Author Shaun Smith uses language beautifully” — CM Magazine (spoilers!)

“A phenomenal read for young adults! Shaun Smith has written a novel rich in motifs and symbols that would appeal to both the male and female junior high aged reader. Rarely does an author or novel captivate the reader the way in which Shaun Smith has with Snakes & Ladders. A powerful summer read for any adolescent.” — Resource Links

“I do applaud the strange voice of this novel, which told a supposedly simple story, and the surprise ending, which shocked me.” — What If magazine

“Realistically and touchingly recreates that important moment in young-adulthood when you suddenly begin to understand that there are much more complicated difficulties in real, adult life.” — Broken Pencil

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SNAKES & LADDERS is published by Dundurn.

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