Praise
"The fast-paced, episodic story, accompanied by Auxier’s occasional pen-and-ink drawings, is inventive, unpredictable, and—like its hero—nimble."Publishers Weekly
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"This fantasy-adventure has a classic-storytelling flavor... Readers will enjoy the unique Peter, whose adventures, from facing and overcoming hardships to discovering the true meaning of heroism, make for an absorbing debut."Booklist
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"The lightning-fast pace and terrifically engaging protagonists make this an ideal suggestion for reluctant readers and young fantasy fans."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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"Auxier has a juggler’s dexterity with prose that makes this fantastical tale quicken the senses.”Kirkus Reviews
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