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“Collier deftly recreates the spirit of 1920s Chicago and the thriving world of jazz and its stars…Collier’s knowledge and love of the subject are apparent.”
Publishers Weekly
“Collier writes with accurate detail and creates believable, realistic characters…The multiple themes of music, family, and responsibility harmonize to make one fine story.”
School Library Journal
“Collier wraps his music lesson in an agreeable package. Most important, he gets the story of Chicago jazz right, both historically and emotionally.”
Booklist
“Collier offers a convincing portrait of a feckless young person who’s capable of fierce concentration when he's doing what matters to him.”
Kirkus Reviews