★ “Sad, funny, and thematically rich; loaded with feels and appeals.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“An enjoyable read with a pleasing construction. Perfect for readers looking for someone who mirrors their challenges.”—Booklist
“Well-developed throughout, the characters, even supporting ones, are complex and interesting. This intricate web of objects and people skillfully knits together into a touching, thought-provoking, and ultimately comforting story.”—The Horn Book
“Stout treats the kids’ fears with tenderness and brings nuance to the ways all three kids miss the adults in their lives. . . For a book dealing with such weighty topics, though, it sure is fun, combining mystery and the imagined history of objects, with just a touch of communing with the dead.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Folksy third-person prose renders the characters’ alternating perspectives as well as varying digressions, making for a leisurely paced narrative that builds toward credible—including one fittingly offbeat—resolutions.”—Publishers Weekly
“A heartfelt and essential purchase for all libraries.”—School Library Journal
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