“Cottrell Boyce has a gift for suspending disbelief, for laugh-out-loud comedy. “Cosmic” is Liam’s favorite term of approval. It applies to this book.” - London Times
“Hilariously inventive. Frank Cottrell Boyce makes you laugh and think about parents and growing up, about the goodness of gravity and the infinite stars.” - Washington Post
“His third novel, and his best yet. Hugely funny and utterly gripping.” - The Guardian
“In his latest extravagantly imaginative and marvelously good-natured novel, [Frank Cottrell Boyce has] written one that is bound to win readers’ hearts. This is not only a story about big lads, but also about dads and dadliness!” - Booklist (starred review)
“[Frank Cottrell Boyce] has created a riveting, affecting, sometimes snortingly funny “what-if” scenario. Liam’s musings on what it takes to be a good, responsible father are dryly comical but also charmingly earnest. A high-levity zero-gravity romp.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A hilarious and heartfelt examination of “dadliness” in all its forms. A can’t-miss offering from an author whose latest novel may be his best yet.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A story of human possibility with a lot of adventure, or an adventure with full credit given to human possibility? Either way, it’s a fantastic, funny, and moving novel. Celebrates not only the spirit of exploration but the human connectedness that allows it to flower.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Readers will appreciate the sharp, realistic, and very funny dialogue.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“Stunningly original…the concept is immediately booktalkable and the telling is riveting; a book of such wealth—of any kind—is valuable indeed.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review), for Millions
“This superb humorous and inventive “cosmic” adventure celebrated space travel, friendships, and dads.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
“Truly a masterpeice.” - School Library Journal (starred review), for Framed
“With echoes of Roald Dahl . . . the novel ends with an elegant punch line, and a touching endorsement of filial love.” - New York Times Book Review
