" In the beginning, I found myself absolutely loving the character Bud -- "not Buddy." He is thoughtful, insightful, experienced (for a 10-yr-old), and his deadpan observations are hilarious. I enjoyed Bud's search for his father and the events that unfold on his journey, but I found myself longing for the story to unravel much more quickly than it did; then when the climax came, it was too predictable, at least for such an acclaimed book. This is nice piece of historical fiction, with an unforgettable character. It's certainly worth a go, but not worthy of the honors its received. "
— Mark, 2/17/2014