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."–
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