" I'm torn between 3.5 and 4.0. Balliett really captures the unique voices of each of her characters, and her writing is so expressive and fun and observant. As a teacher, you can tell she really knows the kinds of kids she works with, and her writing encourages the reader to look at the world in a different way -- which is a great thing to emphasize to kids. The story/mystery on this one was a little bit weak, though, so this was why I rated it a bit lower than the other books she's written. "
— Audrey, 2/6/2014