"A touching, nuanced story with engaging characters that gently explores pressing themes. (...) Through her leads’ accessible, compelling, first-person narration, Williamson authentically explores the way social class differences have shaped the young people’s experiences." — Kirkus
"The narrative is easy to follow, partly because the characters are well defined and lifelike, making their reactions and revelations credible." — Booklist
"A resonant work of realistic fiction that touches on housing and food insecurity, empathy, and unlikely friendships." — School Library Journal
"This powerful novel sensitively highlights some really tough issues, including homelessness, addiction, illness and bullying. The chapters are narrated by Norah and Adam in turn, which enables readers to empathise with both characters. An intriguing, poignant and ultimately uplifting tale, with kindness, compassion and honesty at its heart." —BookTrust
"a really stunning book with a deeply satisfying ending" — Jo Cotterill, author of A Library of Lemons and co-author of The Starlight Stables Gang
"a moving story that teaches young readers about empathy, and the need for kindness to animals - and each other. It's a beautiful book and deserves a wide readership." — Farah Ghuznavi, author, newspaper columnist, and book reviewer
"Two young people, each with their own problems and challenges narrate Victoria Williamson’s poignant and moving novel. (...) Written in direct, accessible prose the story has real momentum and while holding young readers’ attention will open their eyes to ways the less fortunate amongst us have to live." — LoveReading
