" story of community and love and families in all their messy glory." - STARRED REVIEW, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books An essential purchase for all middle grade collections." - School Library Journal "National Book Award winner Horvath writes with accessible eloquence, making what would be fantastical in another setting quite plausible on this island populated with whimsical, winsome characters… Thoughtful, hilarious, and moving repeated readings reveal even more to appreciate in this superbly crafted tale. " pacy adventure that twins mystery and magic with elegant moments and beautiful descriptions." - Quill & Quire "Franny's first-person narration is wry and intelligent, infused with Horvath's trademark humor." - Kirkus Reviews "Horvath’s bright prose and unerring sense of timing keep us turning pages to arrive at the book’s final, transcendently profound, scene." - The Horn Book "The quirky characters and Franny's dry-humored narration stand out as Horvath invokes classic literary elements." - Publisher's Weekly Perfect for fans of Penderwicks books or The Mysterious Benedict Society series." - STARRED REVIEW, Booklist infuses her novel with such heart, zest, and humor in the small moments that she's created a book her devoted fan base will cherish.
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