"Rife with snappy asides and clever but never heavy-handed." --
The New York Times * "Readers will revel in the detailed descriptions of mouse-sized joys, woes, and love connections." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Is there anything Newbery Medalist Peck cannot do? Apparently not...Whimsical language, sure characterization, unflagging adventure, even romance." --
Kirkus, starred review * "The rodent world meets Upstairs, Downstairs in this rollicking comedy of manners that begs to be read aloud." --
Horn Book, starred review "By turns poignant and playful, engaging and exciting, and with a touch of romance, the story will have great appeal for the audience." --
Booklist "The fast-paced story is peppered with the author's characteristic sly wit and is pure fun." --
School Library Journal "Readers who like their animals cute, their history entertaining, and their endings happy will find full satisfaction here." --
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mr. Peck, a master at blending memorable characters, humor, history, and page-turning stories, is in top form here." --
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Peck's eye for family dynamics is excellent." --
Chicago Tribune Essential Books for Kids & Teens --
Common Sense Media