Slipping

“Cathleen Davitt Bell has hit one out of the park with this debut book. Slipping is a riveting ghost story that finds the right balance of boy-humour, teenage angst, family dysfunction and reassuring love.” – Raincoast Books

“A unique ghostly concept.” – Kirkus Reviews

“The book…ends up as a genuinely thoughtful but never embarrassingly sentimental look at the way guys, grown and otherwise, can have a tough time being close to those they care for the most.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“The details of Michael’s life and the past he relives through the ghost’s memories are sharp and engaging. The conclusion gets a bit shmaltzy, but in a nice way that doesn’t totally destroy the intensity and psychological complexity of the rest of this striking YA novel.” – Carolyn Cushman, Locus

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Responses from Early Kid Readers

“Makes you wish you could slip back an hour to read even more.” – Avery, age 11

“A gripping adventure that keeps you guessing until the end.” – Logan, age 12

“Slipping keeps hold of you from the beginning right through the end. A thrilling tale and great read.” – Jordan, age 11

“This is an adventurous book. When Michael slips, he sees many people and things. I would recommend this book to everybody because Cathleen Bell did a good job describing Michael’s adventures.” – Jacob, age 10

“An amazing thriller that you absolutely have to read — where jocks and geeks have to work together to help a ghost finally rest.” – Riley, age 12