“. . . both humorous and compelling.” —The Horn Book Magazine

“With much humor, Hicks captures the squabbles but also the closeness of the challenges of family life through the eyes of these participants.” —Voices of Youth Advocates

“Humorous and insightful moments in Hicks's novel leaven subtle and affecting messages about communication, identity, honesty and forgiveness.” —Publishers Weekly

“A captivating and timely novel.” —School Library Journal

“The switching viewpoints make readers privy to the family secrets and the lies, as the combination of farce and tenderness in daily life brings home both the struggle and the fun. A great choice for readers' theater.” —Booklist