This sharp debut novel with enormous teen appeal will inspire readers to question Sabine's tactics and their own impact on earth.
- Kirkus Reviews
The greening of Sabine unfolds in an interesting mix of blogs and her own fast-paced, in-your-face narrative. Her voice is well laced with the 2009 teen vernacular, and an overload of burgeoning eco-consciousness that gives off more than a whiff of satire.
- Globe and Mail
earthgirl is smart, funny, attuned to the times, and completely appropriate for its intended audience...Not only is the book entertaining, but it's educational as well, without being obvious about it.
- Quill & Quire
In her debut novel, Cowan entertains and educates about ecological issues and relationships...The focus on computer communication through website links, blogging...adds a sense of reality to the fiction and should make it more relevant to the young readers it targets. It may also be an eye-opener for their parents...
- Canadian Jewish News
...witty...[Sabine's awakening is] subtly and thoroughly explored by the author
- New York Times
Earthgirl is a refreshing and girl empowering novel that I highly recommend.
- Children's Book News