“Armstrong describes camp life and deep-woods adventures with a gritty cadence evoking a world before the Acadian forest became endangered.” — Washington Post
"Enchanting . . . . The adventure brims with folklore and superstition, as Pearly musters the courage to overcome her fears, and there are many lighthearted moments, such as when Pearly convinces Bruno to climb into the backseat of a car. This gentle story is sure to win Armstrong new fans.” — Publishers Weekly
"Armstrong’s prose is shot through with Pearly’s unique vernacular, and readers will feel the bone-cold winter and taste the blood of many blows that befall almost everyone. Meeting Pearly will change readers’ minds about who is civilized and who is not.” — Booklist
“Well-wrought touches of the fantastic enhance this tale….Armstrong, who has published five books of poetry and two previous novels, tells their tale in lyrically striking prose and makes its fairy tale elements work by grounding them in the grim realities and stunning beauties of life in a Depression-era logging camp. A campfire story about a girl whose brother is a bear becomes a warmly enchanting novel.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“An unforgettable tale of unconditional love and the powerful bond of siblings. A remarkable story, sparkling with brilliance.” — Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers
"Beautifully drawn and yet as succinct and addictive as any adventure story." — Zoe Whittall, author of The Best Kind of People and The Fake
“What a find! Pearly Everlasting is one of those novels that instantly transports you to a world that’s so big hearted and full of love that you can’t put it down. It's a story that will stay with me for a long long time.” — Willy Vlautin, author of The Horse and The Night Always Comes