“ The rural, mid-19th-century dialect, coupled with the author's interest in ethnobotany, roots the story deeply in the houses, forests, gardens, and even streambeds of antebellum Virginia. –School Libr… Sharon Lovejoy
“ Very different from other middle grade of YA stories I've read about slaves running during the 1800s. – Wandering Librarian Sharon Lovejoy
“ This book would be a great addition to a classroom library, especially considering its emphases on timeless and critical topics like discrimination and prejudice. –examiner.com, National Book Examiner Sharon Lovejoy
“ A gripping historical novel . . . heart-stopping, heart-racing and eventually heart-easing.–Library Voice Sharon Lovejoy
“ Rarely do page-turners written for middle-school kids also ignite excitement in adults. (A notable exception is the series of Harry Potter books.) Fewer still explore the secret sorrows of children's… Sharon Lovejoy
“ (Running out of Night) ...is a story that respects this pivotal era of American history, a story that reveals the pain, the courage, and the hope that eventually changed the world.–Middle Shelf : Cool… Sharon Lovejoy
“ Readers will be swept up by the drama and fast pace of this powerful debut novel.” Reading Today Online, International Reading Association Sharon Lovejoy
