Starred reviews from School Library Journal & Kirkus Reviews

Nominated for Lamplighter Award, 2022-2023 

"[Polly Farquhar] artfully conveys the familiar milieu of the 6th grade social order and the difficulties Isaac has in navigating it. The desire to fit in is a theme that will resonate with readers of any age. Isaac’s endearing personality, coupled with Farquhar’s strong pacing and distinctive spin on a familiar narrative, will leave readers eager for more books from this debut author."—BookPage