"The emotions are real, the protagonist empathetic, and the resolution believable. Poignant." --Starred, Kirkus Reviews
“Deftly told.” —Chicago Tribune
"Touching and authentic . . .major themes about grief and healing are beautifully addressed in what turns out to be a powerful debut novel." --Booklist
"The novel's brevity and honesty will appeal to both Jewish and non-Jewish girls." --School Library Journal
"Readers will appreciate the book's poignant and sympathetic depiction of bereavement and its hopeful message of a legacy that can transcend separation." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Real, raw emotion emanates from this affecting debut novel. [A] heartrending tale of loss and healing." --Publishers Weekly
