"This uplifting tale of hope, survival, and belonging has
all the ingredients to become a beloved middle grade book." –
Publishers Weekly "This story of
friendship, inner strength, and family comes in an adventurous package that will appeal to readers of realistic fiction." –
Booklist "Carefully researched and authentically rendered. . . . A
fast-paced, intriguing, and surprising orphan story." –
Kirkus Reviews "The tension and excitement of running away and the fun and fascinating daily life of a circus will keep young readers turning the pages, but it's Lucy's real-life backstory that makes
Orphan Eleven a true and compelling triumph." –
BookPage "Lucy's journey is
heartwarming as she overcomes her fear of speaking in order to avoid judgment, and finds a new family and home in an unusual place." –
The Bulletin "
The plot races with fascinating glimpses of life in the thirties, and insight into the children's difficult journey as they search for hope and stability." –
School Library Journal
