“Stevie could be the edgy younger sister of Catherine from the author’s YA novel Loving Richard Feynman.”

“A gem of a book. ”

“Stay Well Soon is SUCH a great book! One reason I like it so much is that everything isn't just sunshine and rainbows - like real life.”

“This is a book which will stay with you long after the final word is read.”

“Stay Well Soon is a touching story of a young girl learning more about life.”

“A story of acceptance of death and dying, humour abounds in the relationships Stevie has with her peers. This is a wholly satisfying novel about cancer and its effects on one young girl.”

“A touching story of growth and coming-of-age for children aged 9 and above. I admit to shedding a few tears.”

“This is a moving tale of reality, sadness and loss, told with several sub-stories that keep the pages turning. Penny Tangey has convincingly captured the dilemmas and angst of childhood; its patterns and progress.”

“Stevie’s voice felt very real and I warmed to her honesty.”

“The novel is written as though it was for a primary school child, and although the plot touches on death and its ramifications, the subject is handled with sensitivity and reassurance.”