Growing up, Ashley would send her father to their local library where he'd always be surprised to find bags of books waiting for him versus just one or two books. She's always dreamt of giving to readers what so many great authors gave to her: an escape, an adventure, and a love for thousands of well thought out words printed in the form of a book, not letting us tear away from it easily - or for very long. Ashley resides in Northern California with her husband and two adorable, feisty little girls. When she's not writing, she's reading.
"This debut middle-grade fantasy sees a witch come into her powers
while facing dangers and prejudice at a supernatural boarding
school. In this series opener, White writes in the third person
from Ava's point of view, presenting an easy mix of narrative
descriptions, inner thoughts, and realistic, middle-grade dialogue.
Ava is a likable character, good-hearted in spite of the hand she's
been dealt. Her new friends are charismatic and her archenemy's
over-the-top spiteful. ... middle-grade readers will dive into
Ava's adventures and find themselves carried along, railing at
injustices and eagerly awaiting the next installment. A fast, fun
friendship tale full of magic and misfortune." - Kirkus Reviews
"Author Ashley White has crafted a superb fantasy work that will
certainly entertain both middle grade and young adult readers with
its unique premise, exciting worldbuilding, and charming cast of
characters. I especially enjoyed Ava as a central protagonist
because she provided a fresh pair of eyes to introduce us to the
world of Xarcadia and its strictures whilst also being bright,
relatable, and filled with the spirit to take on whatever
challenges stood in her way. With this at its core, the strong
descriptive and storytelling skills of the author always make you
feel like you're in safe hands, and the many dark twists and turns
of the plot always have a light at the end of the tunnel. Overall,
I'd highly recommend The Impossible Girl for children who want a
marvelous new fantasy world to dive into and truly feel immersed
in. An unmissable read." - Reader's Favorite, 5 Stars
"The Impossible Girl will have readers enchanted! It has a feel to
it similar to books by J.K. Rowling and Rick Riordan. The story
pulls readers in from the very beginning and keeps them engaged
throughout the whole novel. This magical novel starts with a long
prologue, readers will find this information imperative as they
start reading chapter one. The story has a great flow to it,
combining action and dialogue seamlessly. The author has a way with
descriptive language. The details that went into her world building
will have readers envisioning the city under the tree as clearly as
if they were walking there themselves." - Literary Titan, 5
Stars
"The Impossible Girl is a magical adventure for middle grade
readers. It embraces themes of friendship and finding your way in
the world against all odds. For those who love the Scarlet and Ivy
series and HP, The Impossible Girl by Ashley White is compelling
and a must read. Thank goodness it's a series so we can have more
adventures with Ava Marie Jones." - Kim Hart
"Ashley White has truly created an imaginative gem that will
enthrall readers of every age. Just when I thought there couldn't
be anything more whimsical in this story, she surprised me time and
time again. For people who love Harry Potter, and stories bursting
with magical elements, you won't want to miss THE IMPOSSIBLE GIRL.
This book will leave you believing in the impossible!" - Stephanie
Cotta, Fantasy Author of The Conjurer's Curse
"My daughter LOVED this book! She is 7 and although it took her
longer, she was determined to make this the first book she read
100% by herself. Not only did my daughter enjoy it, but I found
myself wishing she would read more out loud so I could keep the
story going for myself! It has friendship and magic and is such a
perfect middle grade book! If your kid (or even if you) loves magic
and fantasy creatures and a beautifully crafted world that will
keep them reading on. (I should also mention that the cover is
absolutely stunning!) Fantastic debut from Ashley White!" - MJ
Carstarphan
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