“An ebullient collection. Delightful.” — The New York Times Book Review
“A refreshing first book, this introduces Turner as an entertaining, original storyteller with something to say.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Turner employs an assortment of folk- and fairy-tale elements with freshness and ease.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Deftly told. Combines a shrewd wit with an eye for the endearingly absurd. A fine debut.” — The Horn Book
“The inventiveness and control shown here augur well for Turner’s future endeavors.” — Publishers Weekly
