Praise for The Diary of Opal Whiteley in 1920:
“A human miracle… The most wonderful book concerning childhood, and written by a child, that has ever been given to the world.” —The London Sphere
“Like no other book that ever was, that is certain.” —Life
“A wonderful book.” —The New York Times
Praise for Opal’s Diary and Benjamin Hoff’s biography:
“One of the great forgotten works of 20th-century American literature.” —The Washington Post
“We can rejoice that [Opals’] enchanting diary has at last been republished.” —Newsday
“The Singing Creek is truly wonderful—an intriguing reading experience.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“A strange, sad tale…has at last been given a happy ending.” —Chicago Tribune