“Kids . . . will appreciate this warm and humorous story about one family’s struggle for balance.”—BookPage
“Personable and friendly, with touches of rueful humor.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Starred Review
“Mills has a knack for creating characters who demand compassion due to a pitch-perfect sense of humor and pathos.”—School Library Journal
“An engaging and though-provoking chapter book.”—Booklist
“Mills’s previous beginning chapter books have been stellar, and this one is no exception.”—The Horn Book
“Oliver may not change the world by the end of his diorama project, but he will certainly provide a fast-paced, entertaining read to the chapter-book audience.”—Kirkus Reviews
