“A tale redolent of classic Ray Bradbury, about a travelling circus in a world where monsters are the norm and humans the “freaks”. Darkly enchanting.”
—Financial Times, Best Summer Books for Children
“Creepy, poetic and profound… a beautifully illustrated book about difference that hooks you like the best of ghost stories, before turning a mirror on its reader and challenging our preconceptions, our fears and our prejudice”
—Jason Cockcroft, author of We Were Wolves
“In this eerie, long-form picture book, accomplished creator Servant lures familiar themes of otherness, cruelty, and empathy down an eldritch path toward acceptance. Provocative and atmospheric, the unsettling theme and artwork may haunt some readers while enthralling others.”
—Booklist
“The prose reads like poetry, filled with haunting, lyrical language that builds an eerie, immersive tone. Zouliamis’s black-and-white illustrations, rich with shadowy detail, deepen the unsettling atmosphere and enhance the emotional impact… A great middle grade horror novel with evocative illustrations, this title belongs in every library collection.”
—School Library Journal
“An outstanding book that poses questions without didacticism, shocking- but allowing a positive ending.”
—Books for Keeps, Editor’s Choice
“Strange, unsettling and yet beautiful, this is a vital children’s read.”
—Children’s Books Ireland
“A powerful and visually striking story exploring fear, imagination, and the unknown, from one of France’s most celebrated children’s authors.”
—The French Institute
“I got transported to another world… A middle grade Where The Wild Things Are.”
—The Island of Brilliant podcast
“I was completely hooked. I literally couldn’t take my eyes off it… A heartwarming tale filled with friendship.”
—Emaan, age 9, Reading 2 Smile
“The story captivates. The illustrations are curious and the combination of novel alongside graphic storytelling gives the whole a thrill unlike any other.”
—Armadillo Magazine
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