“Mr. Gedrick is the fairy godfather every child needs: present, engaging, and thoughtful. The funny and comforting way this lovely family slowly turns away from sadness is a balm for all readers—there are not many like it on the shelves.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“With an energetic, bright, and outgoing narrator in Stanley, there is never a dull moment. Lightly fantastical with plenty of emotional heft, this will please young readers who like their stories to have some depth.” — Booklist
PRAISE FOR THE FIZZOPOLIS SERIES: “Fizzopolis bubbles over with belly burps-and belly laughs.” — Tom Watson, New York TImes betselling author of the Stick Dog series
“Carman’s wacky words and Sheesley’s loony artwork go together like soda pop and belches!” — Tom Angleberger, New York Times bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series
“Lots of kooky laughs for aspiring mad scientists who are going to want to make their own Fizzies.” — Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author of the Franny K. Stein and Dear Dumb Diary series