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NEST is a great joy to read, and wondrous in its way of bringing us into the character of Chirp, an 11 year old girl on Cape Cod whose mother (a dancer) has M.S. The voice of Chirp is so engaging and honest, and her relationships with her friend Joey and her family are so real, the pacing of the story so graceful and well-done, that the book pulls you along, in beautiful surges, and you feel sad to let this world go at the end. Ehrlich has done a magnificent job of addressing serious issues with a light, deft, meaningful touch. I recommend this book to middle-grade children and older teenagers alike -- and I think grown-ups will love this novel too, for its wisdom and humanity, its wonderful characterization, and emotional arc. I'm astonished that this is a debut novel, and anticipate superb future writing to come, from this promising new novelist.