A New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Georgia Children’s Award and the Buckeye Children’s Teen Book Award (Ohio)
“Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion.”—Booklist, Starred
“Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This engaging eco-cautionary tale… will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about.”—School Library Journal
“. . . vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama.”—The Horn Book
“Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale.”—Publishers Weekly
“An engrossing plot . . .a most entertaining ride . . . .Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with HOLES. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes.”—VOYA
“Sachar is a master at compact and unintimidating plotting; the school story unfolds with swift authenticity in its own right and then becomes tautly suspenseful.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“. . .lively narrative . . . snappy dialogue and plenty of action.”—Shelf Awareness
Georgia Children’s Book Award WINNER 2016
Ohio Buckeye Children’s Book Award WINNER 2016
Colorado Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2017
Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award NOMINEE 2018
Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2018
North Carolina Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2016
Oklahoma Sequoyah Children’s Book Award NOMINEE
Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2018
Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2017
Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NOMINEE 2018
Nebraska Golden Sower Award FINALIST 2017
Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award HONOR 2018
Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Master List AWARD 2018
