First thanks goes to my Spartan warrior of an agent, Stacey Glick, whose enthusiasm and encouragement remain an unfailing source of inspiration. My brilliant editor, Jenne Abramowitz, takes my books from chrysalis to butterfly and then cheers as they take flight. I couldn’t do it without you, friend. Thank you to all the amazingly creative people at Scholastic, for the beautiful book cover and for everything you’ve done to bring this one out into the world. Final thanks to my children, who continue to redefine the word love for me, each and every day.