‘Fast-paced and full of quirky characters…A tragedy stitched up with humor, sensitivity, and rare humanity.’ Jack Gantos, Newbery Award-winning author of Dead End in Norvelt
‘Blunt as trauma, delicate as healing, and hilarious and tragic as middle school can be. This book is as close to everything as one book can be.’ Kyle Lukoff, Newbery Award-winning author of Too Bright to See
‘Funny, poignant and—most important—hopeful.’ New York Times
‘An uproarious small-town comedy with a devastating tragedy at its core.’ Kirkus, starred review
‘Despite the weighty premise, Bow’s storytelling brims with vitality, featuring many hilarious, outlandish scenes, like the antics of a funeral home’s peacock, a dog that retrieves cans of beer, and the life and death of a Jesus Squirrel. The scientific plotline is thematically compelling, and the character-driven narratives thrive in its context, including Simon’s narration of his post-traumatic healing and the development of winsome secondary characters.’ The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review
‘Without detracting from Simon’s uplifting emotional arc about making peace with his past and looking toward a brighter future with friends, Bow imbues this sincere story with levity by employing madcap plot points, including several animal-centered shenanigans featuring squirrels, dogs, and emus.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review
