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297 pp.
| Putnam |
October, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-399-25289-1$19.99
(2)
YA
As in Water, Dickinson and McKinley each contribute fantasy short stories united by an element, this time fire. The two writers' talents are well matched, creating a volume that's even in tone and quality while introducing novelty with every story opening. Dickinson's offerings are notable for their sophisticated magical thinking and subtlety of expression; McKinley's for down-to-earth truths and emotional resonance.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2009