“Pennypacker’s humane tale is written with straightforward grace and populated with exquisitely layered characters; vulnerable, imaginative Ware’s journey to self-acceptance is particularly skillfully rendered.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This story gently rejoices in two charismatic young people whose dedication and compassion illustrate what it means to be heroes in the real world.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
"Pennypacker tells a human story of growth and transformation. Smooth prose and short chapters make for a compulsively readable tale, fit for middle-graders in the process of discovering themselves." — Booklist
“This sweet, sensitive book shines a light on the introverts and misfits.” — School Library Journal