'This book is a magic trick. The kind of magic trick where you want to know how to do it so you can also write a book this good' Jon Klassen

'We need brave, big stories like these' New York Times Book Review

'One of the most appealing heroes in recent children’s literature . . . unusually touching and funny' Wall Street Journal

'An incredible reading experience' The TODAY Show

'A work of dazzling ingenuity' San Francisco Chronicle

'Compelling and heartfelt, destined to be read again and again' Shelf Awareness, starred review

'Eggers crafts a marvellous, fully fleshed protagonist in Johannes . . . whose compassionate narration delivers a rousing tale of community, joyful self-reliance, and the pleasures of running very, very fast' Publishers Weekly, starred review

'The voices and personalities of Johannes and his comrades are endearing; their unique story will enchant readers' School Library Journal, starred review

'Utterly delightful' Booklist, starred review

'One remarkable creature vividly shows readers that “there is so, so much to see”' Kirkus, starred review