"A remarkable exploration into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity."
"Manning has captured hope in this testament to the power of sibling love. I adored this beautiful book." ~Michelle Garren-Flye, owner of The Next Chapter Books & Art, and author of Ducks in a Row
"Realistic in its portrait of childhood abuse and adversity...Marilyn harbors the survival traits of being a stubborn, positive, creative thinker. Readers don't just follow Marilyn's journey. They come to love her." D. Donovan, Senior Editor
"Marilyn Jones is a hero for the ages: tenacious, loyal, optimistic, resourceful...and all heart. I loved everything about this story." ~Padgett Gerler, author of She's the Same
"An original, unpredictable tale told through the eyes of a child forced to grow up too soon...bittersweet."
"Effective and original. Lovely use of colloquial language. Skillful evocation of emothion [with] lots of enjoyable comedic moments."
"Highly recommended for book clubs and libraries seeking stories about coming-of-age experiences which incorporate threads of growth (from physical to attitude adjustments) into their sagas in a rich, powerful manner that will appeal to mature teens to adults."
We are honored to announce that Feral Maril & Her Littl Brother Carol has advanced to the Finalist Level of Achievement in the SOMERSET Book Awards, a Division for Literary and Contemporary Fiction, of the prestigious Chanticleer International Book Awards judging rounds!
Feral Maril made the longlist for the Santa Fe Writers Project.