“Thoughtful, and amusing . . . Hand this lively tale to both the nature-loving kids and the animal fantasy lovers.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“[An] entertaining story of friendship and adventure...funny and exuberant.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Perkins elucidates delightfully…This is a small story made larger by the ways readers can enjoy Perkins’s whimsical conception of squirrel civilization. Some deeper themes may prompt readers to question their interactions with the natural world.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“A lovely and insightful creation.” - Booklist (starred review)
“[A] tall tale featuring three courageous squirrels. . . . Perkins’s twisting-turning narrative provides plenty of fun; along with their impulsiveness, her characters have warm hearts and generous spirits. Readers . . . will relish the squirrels’ adventures, as well as Perkins’s laugh-aloud illustrations and equally witty footnotes.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Safe, accessible and laced with gentle philosophizing, this has an edge of poetry that gives it colourful tone and texture.” - Toronto Star
“Perkins uses language like the best toy ever. …The book begs to be read aloud, except that you’d miss the wacky digressions, the goofy footnotes, and the black-and-white illustrations with their built-in micro-plots. Another completely original and exceptional package from Perkins.” - Horn Book (starred review)
“The gripping tale of . . . squirrels who embrace adventure in order to rescue one of their own. . . . Generously illustrated with the author’s black-and-white drawings, this is a lively story filled with humour and surprising bits of wisdom.” - Montreal Gazette
“An amazing adventure story full of humor, desperation and hope, executed perfectly. . . . A perfect read for kids 5 to 15.” - Newsday/Kidsday