Acknowledgements

I am most appreciative and indebted to my young-in-age and young-in-spirit reviewers, all of whom encouraged me and provided excellent feedback. I'd like to applaud my earliest reviewers: Laura, Shannon, Maddy, James, Annabel, Sophie, Sarah; Jullian, and Graham. Special thanks to 3rd grade teacher Nan Moore and her entire class at McNeill Elementary in Bowling Green, KY. I'm grateful for all the support from my family (my Mom, Jonathan, Bethany, Kate, and especially spouse Joe for his excellent editing and thoughtful suggestions), friends (Kathy B., the circle-of-nine, Costa Rica Sarah, Alice, Sara Z., Debbie, Dawn, Vera) and the talented authors in my writers' group. Extra special kudos to my 'tough-love' NY editor, Vanessa Weeks Page, and my illustrator, Julie Winkler Loftis, who captured the spirit of Kelly and Rosie in her drawings. And, much appreciation to the artist, Victoria Whorley (reflectiveglow@msn.com), for her captivating poodle photos on the cover. Thanks all … couldn't have done this without you! Marti