" I am perfectly aware of the sentimental, ridiculous cheese of this book and I love it anyway. Who would not want to hang out with the Peppers in their idyllic poverty, spend time in the little brown house listening to the laughter of Joel and Davie, the sweet prattle of Phronsie, Ben's amazing stories and really anything that Polly says? Of course they are chosen by Dame Fortune for a different existence! "
— Ryan, 1/24/2014