★ "Goldstein's writing is lively and often hilarious...but it's also sensitive in its exploration of character facets such as Lori's reluctance to confess her romantic feelings to Chris, respectful in its treatment of Lori's writing and Chris' art, and genuinely poignant as the family grieves."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Full of emotion and, at times, surprisingly humorous, this novel explores the devastating impact of loss and the different ways people are affected by grief. While serving up an honest depiction of loss, this novel provides the perfect balance between the serious and the lighthearted." --School Library Journal "Sharp wit and clever details pull this story out of the weeds of becoming just another grief narrative, and Goldstein's writing blossoms in its portrayal of messy, complicated relationships....A charming story that promises to delight."--Kirkus "Goldstein's latest (Chemistry Lessons, 2018) offers doses of humor amid a story that explores grief and growth.... Readers with an interest in complicated relationships, grief, and contemporary stories of the heart... will cherish Things That Grow."--Booklist "Never has a book about scattering ashes been so full of life! Goldstein tackles grief with a sense of humor that will make you appreciate being alive--and also haunt you with the knowledge that there are human cremains lurking in every baseball stadium ever." --Gabby Noone, best-selling author of Layoverland "A tender story about family, love, and the beauty of the impermanent. Thing That Grow will tug at your heartstrings (and make you want to take a road trip through New England.)" --Goldy Moldavsky, author of Kill The Boy Band, No Good Deed, and The Mary Shelley Club --