Quotes
“Elements of tall tale abound, and the language
is fast and funny.” Booklist
“A small
gem from an award-winning author…The book’s momentum is sustained by the author’s
wonderful use of vernacular and the friendship / tension between the boys.”
School Library Journal
“Set on the western frontier of the US in the
time of horse-and-buggies, the story has a light tone and is often humorous,
thanks to exaggeration, but it packs a wallop of exciting adventures and plot
twists. Readers will recognize the extent, as Possum does, of Billy’s character
flaws, but they’ll still like him. A good read-aloud selection that may lead to
discussion about likable rogues.” Kirkus Reviews