Crafted with originality, humor, revelations, and life truths that
are integral to the story, Lois Peterson has written an entirely
satisfying novel for young readers. It delights with its rhythm,
color, sensory images, and a fully engaging heroine, who faces the
reality of separation from her mother and shows how, in the face of
adversity, a child can grow, thrive, care for others, and express
her creativity. Although written for children, this is a book I
highly recommend that adults read, for the sheer pleasure and the
truths about life.
- Elizabeth Lyon, editor and author of six books on the craft of
writing