Somebody on This Bus Is Going to Be Famous

“Cheaney’s narrative style is dynamic and lively. She clearly has high expectations of her audience, creating a middle-grade reader with both substance and complexity that is also truly fun.” - VOYA“It seems so real and the author really captured what the neighborhood would be like.” - San Francisco Book Review“Weaving humor, family tragedies, former rivalries, misunderstandings, and childlike hopes and dreams together, Cheaney uses her characters’ backstories to illuminate stereotypes and remind readers that each person around us is an individual who can make valuable contributions in life. Each person is unique, and it is that very uniqueness that makes teamwork both challenging and rewarding. ” - Redeemed Reader..“.the overall story will draw readers in with the different narratives.” - Mom Read It”“Somebody on This Bus Is Going to Be Famous” has that almost Harry Potter quality of being able to appeal to a wide age range of readers… Absolutely creative and refreshing book with enough cleverness to keep anyone entertained.” - InkBitten“A heartwarming story of discovery, hope, humor, and mystery you’re in for a fun ride!” - Karen Harrington, Author of Sure Signs of Crazy and Courage for Beginners”“I highly recommend Ms. Cheaney’s “Somebody on This Bus Is Going to Be Famous” for middle grade readers who enjoy suspense and family/school stories. The plot and the writing remind me of authors such as Caroline B. Cooney (The Face on the Milk Carton) and Margaret Peterson Haddix (Don’t You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey), so I would recommend it as a read alike for those, maybe for a slightly younger crowd, say fifth through seventh graders. “ - Semicolon Blog.”..the overall story will draw readers in with the different narratives.” - Mom Read It“Cheaney uses language that is simple enough to appeal to all readers… A great and fast read about finding yourself and making friends, that will be enjoyed by even reluctant readers.” “ - School Library Journal“A cast of charming, complicated characters whose lives intertwine in a series of surprising twists of fate. My only fault with this book was that it had to end.” - David L. Harrison, award winning author of The Book of Giant Stories“J.B. Cheaney should be famous for this book! Wrapped up in the mystery that drives this story, is a compelling tale of heroism and redemption that shows readers that you should never judge a kid by reputation alone.” - A. LaFaye, winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction for Worth“Cheaney effectively combines multiple layers of mystery with an uplifting message about resilience.” - Kirkus

J. B. CHEANEY has published four children’s novels, including The Playmaker, My Friend the Enemy, and The Middle of Somewhere. She is also a senior writer and blogger for WORLD Magazine and co-writer of RedeemedReader.com, a website focused on children’s literature. She lives in the Missouri Ozarks.

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