The Now Newspaper
"A beautifully told tale that tackles some heavy topics...No condescending, oversimplified pabulum here."
The Reading Zone blog
"Full of thought-provoking issues, this was a novel I fully enjoyed."
CM Magazine
"There are several storylines and themes that are skillfully intertwined in this novel... [and] the character of quirky Miss Stella is particularly unique and appealing."
Resource Links
"Peterson manages to blend aspects of forming friendships with the most unexpected people and finding hope and strength within ourselves...A delight to read and highly recommended."
Tucson Unified School District
"Recommended."
Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group
"Excellent...This book would make a good class set."
Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media
"Top notch... This is a wise purchase for a library that will make a good read-a-loud and will entertain the adult reading the book as well as the children listening. "