An empathetic, beautiful, magical, fiercely necessary book that stares unflinchingly at the very real challenges contemporary kids face and gently assures them they are not alone. Kate Messner gives her readers a story to cherish.

Anne Ursu, author of BREADCRUMBS and THE REAL BOY

Hopeful, empathetic, and unusually enlightening.

starred review, Kirkus Reviews

Rich and daring . . . As she did in All the Answers, Messner lightens a heavy theme with a bit of magic.

Publishers Weekly

A charming fantasy story with threads of several deep themes that could serve as the basis for thoughtful discussion.

School Library Journal

Messner uses her particular brand of magical realism to face some tough but necessary stuff. . . . An enjoyable and informative story.

BCCB

Messner melds realism with a bit of magic for a charming middle grade story. . . . Charlie's determination and spunk will appeal to readers.

School Library Connection