“The characters are authentic and the short chapters are skillfully arranged to keep readers moving headlong toward the satisfying conclusion.”–School Library Journal, Starred
“This powerful and emotional story is likely to spur discussion.”–Publishers Weekly
“No one is perfect in this feel-good story, but everyone benefits, including sentimentally inclined readers.”–Kirkus Reviews
“Compelling. . . . Readers will find much to ponder on the power of forgiveness.”–Booklist
Arizona Young Readers Award WINNER
Massachusetts Children’s Book Award WINNER
Minnesota Maud Heart Lovelace Award WINNER 2014
Nebraska Golden Sower Award WINNER 2013
Connecticut Nutmeg Children’s Book Award NOMINEE
Georgia Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2014
Indiana Young Hoosier Award NOMINEE
Kentucky Bluegrass Award NOMINEE
Mark Twain Award NOMINEE 2013
Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award NOMINEE
Rhode Island Children’s Book Award NOMINEE
South Carolina Children’s Book Award NOMINEE
Virginia Young Readers Program Award NOMINEE
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award NOMINEE 2013