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"Readers with underappreciated talents of their own will be heartened by Uss' (The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, 2018) ultimately unabashedly feel-good sophomore tale." Booklist, Starred Review
"In The Colossus of Roads, Christina Uss (The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle) masterfully demonstrates the complications of living with a chronic illness, including missed opportunities, financial stressors and limited medical care. Not only does Uss depict a family struggling, she also shows how they make the best of a tough situation . . . colorful language, combined with quirky, memorable characters, like a bright-red Cadillac-driving Abuelita, round out a charming story about resilience and persistence." Shelf Awareness,Starred Review
"Uss' slice of whimsy teleports readers to the smog-filled, congested streets of Los Angeles and give them a hearty appreciation for big, improbable ideas. . . . Colossally cool." Kirkus Reviews
"a quintessentially Southern California story" The Horn Book
Praise for The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, by Christina Uss:
"An extraordinary pilgrimage featuring several fantastical characters and an unforgettable adventure to boot." Shelf Awareness, Starred Review
"'Pedal headfirst' into this terrific adventure." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"The story elegantly blends elements of mystery, adventure, and fantasy." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"A heartfelt celebration of the zen of cycling and a sympathetic portrait of an atypical kid who struggles to learn the art of friendship." The Horn Book