"Welby and the Knobby King: A Patchquilt Novel by Kateri Courtney is an engaging and entertaining children's story about young people who live in a world encompassed by the patchwork blanket quilted by an old woman. Once a year, all the Patchquilt kids who have reached the age of twelve travel with their elders to honor her. This year's pilgrimage is interrupted when a boy and the Queen's daughter are trapped in the terrible Land of the Great Beyond–their journey for rescue comes to life in this original and highly recommended tale of courage and adventure."  MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"Wonderful! An exciting, clever debut novel. You'll never look at Grandma's patchwork quilt the same way again after reading this truly terrific little book that packs a big, huge wallop! An instant classic."  BETSEY HALLETT-HOLDEN, author of Nantucket Night Magic

"Imaginative! Kateri Courtney is a fabulous new talent whose gift of creativity is outshined only by her evocative portrayals of a tiny race of people who will leave a big impression on readers young and old alike."  LOU LEBLANC, author of New England Dragon

"Strikingly original! A unique premise backed by a lot of charm, imagination, and virtuoso writing. Kids will get the obvious excitement of the book's lively prose while adults will pick up on the more subtle beauty of this marvelous story. Look out Harry and Alice. There's a new kid on the literary block and his name is Welby!"  RUSTY FISCHER, author of Empress of Popcorn