Take the Stairs-ebook

“Krossing incorporates a remarkable range… each account resonates with the turbulent emotions of young people coping with the gamut of teenage issues.”

“Krossing’s significant achievement is to create an utterly believable, complex teen world. The writing is strong and the characters are well-drawn. The crises are real issues facing many teens: abuse, unwanted pregnancy, fitting in, and homosexuality. Take the Stairs will appeal both to teens experiencing any of these problems and to parents who want to support them.”

“An excellent collection… Not only does Krossing create a strong cast of characters, but she skillfully casts the Building as the 14^th major character, one whose stairs lead out as well as in. Highly recommended.”

“Through reading Take the Stairs, one develops a greater appreciation for the commonality that runs through people’s lives: suffering, struggle, and hope. These are not the glossy stories one sees on TV but the real lives of teens growing up in Canada in the twenty-first century.”

“The teenagers are appealing and realistic, sometimes troubled by life, sometimes hopeful, sometimes gaining their dreams. A thought-provoking novel and also a very good read. Highly recommended.”

“Despite the challenges the teens face, there is a ray of hope that threads itself throughout the stories and keeps the reader intrigued.”