" It is hard to know exactly how to describe this book....unique, fascinating, whimsical and earthy at the same time. While the adventure was exciting, for me it was the characters that kept me reading. The good guys and the villains were portrayed with such truth and humor that you swear you know them. (Really, I think I do!) I don't re-read very many books, but I think I will on this one...but after I go on my own adventure to learn more about arctic birds and Scandinavian mythology. The writing in this book was so intelligent (and yet accessible) that I know I missed some fun things that I want to go back and discover! "
— Ada, 1/7/2014