In the Press
Delaney's book will resonate with readers long after they put it down... High school teacher Delaney is able to make Star and Dooley... true-to-life people whom readers will recognize and care about... Star's pain and healing sends a strong message, and Delaney is the perfect conduit.
VOYA
Voice of Youth Advocates
This novel will keep readers on their toes. The action is swift and the writing lucid. Told from several viewpoints, the plot reveals a few surprising twists and turns that continue to keep teens involved in the story. This skillfully woven mystery will have readers looking for further adventures of "Misfits, Inc."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Pepperland resonates like a Beatles tune. Set in 1980, the novel's structure results from John Lennon's lyrics and their significance to Pepperland's main character, Star.
Love and loss are music's inpirations, and Delaney weaves their melodies together for this powerful, realistic novel.
Wendy Cope
Kennesaw State University
SIGNAL Magazine