'Hilary McKay's wittily observed portrayals of family life are full of warmth, vitality and irrepressible good humour.'
(Kate Agnew, The Guardian )
'just the sort of crazy family you ache to be a part of.'
(The Good Book Guide )
'it's wonderful to have more stories about the engaging and uncommon Casson family!'
(Parents Express )
'... we are so fond of this fresh, funny, foolish, wise, real family.'
(The Horn Book Magazine )
'... as wild and endearing as ever ... Another charmer for Casson fans.'
(Booklist )
'... laced with warmth, humor and adventures'
(Kirkus )
'... touching and hiarious. Beautifully crafted descriptive language makes this offering a real gem.'
(School Library Journal )
'Quirky and endearing'
(Palo Alto Weekly )
'McKay has a genius for domestic comedy.' (The Sunday Times )
'Hilary McKay's strength lies in her understanding of young people and her ability to evoke them very simply.' (The Guardian )
'More entrancing stories about the quirky Casson family from a well-regarded novelist.'
(Carousel )
Eccentric, likable and entirely credible, their domestic exchanges reflect Hilary McKay's exceptional ear for dialogue.
(The Times )
A charming story ... McKay writes with such art.
(The Independent )
'Warm and witty'
(FT magazine )
