Welcome

Tammar Stein is the author of the award-winning novel, Light Years. Her second novel, High Dive, was published in June. Tammar has lived in four countries, five states, and attended seven different schools. She currently lives in Florida with her family and bi-lingual dog, who has yet to realize there's an eight-foot alligator in the pond across the street. She is currently at hard at work on her third novel.

Books

light years high dive

Virginia Readers Choice, 2008
ALA Best Book for Young Adults
New York Public Library Pick for Teens
Teddy Children’s Book Winner
       Nominated for American Library
Association Best Book for
Young Adults, 2009!!!

"A moving and insightful novel."
--Publishers Weekly

"Significant and subtle...Ideal for
the thoughtful armchair traveler."
School Library Journal

"A must-read for anyone who wonders
what life is really like in Israel."
--Romantic Book Club Magazine
"Hopeful and real."
Kirkus Reviews

"Light Years presents tough issues with
honesty and an understanding of emotions…
A fast paced, involving novel." --AJL
"HIGH DIVE is undoubtedly one of the best
contemporary fiction novels I've read this year." Teensread.com

"Combining grace and humor, Stein’s writing shows a
dedication to good story-telling."
--Virginia Magazine

"Somewhere this summer, a lucky
 teen is coming across 'High Dive'
and experiencing a...rush."
The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

"A touching and often thought-provoking story."
--The Union-Recorder

"A diamond in the fluff."
St. Petersburg Times
     
"Strong, yet vulnerable characters that come
across as beautifully lost as Arden do not
come along nearly as often as we would
 all like, but if you pick High Dive up for
 yourself or a teen, you will not be sorry. I loved it."
A Patchwork of Books