“Coo made my spirit soar. An unforgettable story of friendship, love, and finding your flock.” — Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe
“Noel builds an immersive pigeon culture. . . [and] offers a movie-worthy climax . . . [A] story that will appeal to a wide range of readers.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“[A] whimsical, wonderful debut . . . Readers will lose themselves in this high-flying story of friendship and home.” — BookPage.com (starred review)
“A heartwarming story of finding family . . . A unique approach to adjusting to a new culture and language . . . Coo is endearingly strange, and her perception of the human world is fresh and humorous.” — Booklist
“The story conveys powerful messages about love and friendship, compassion and belonging. . . . Noel has written a debut replete with hope, humor, and heart.” — Publishers Weekly