I don't know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure. It's ingenious, it's moving, it's charming, it's beautiful, it's exciting, and most importantly the characters are people I fell I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy Philip Pullman Sally Jones is now my favourite heroine in recent Children's books. Move over King Kong, there's a new great ape in town. Charming, moving, and page-turning - what's not to like about this very original novel?? You gor-really got to read this! Julia Golding, author of 'The Diamond of Drury Lane' This may be the most charming book I've read all year New York Times Book Review A head-spinning story of mystery, intrigue, love and adventure Shelf Awareness A complex mystery, an intricately constructed narrative, and deep characters. Committed, careful readers will be richly rewarded Kirkus Reviews (starred) A thrilling adventure. Prepare to meet the remarkable Sally Jones; you won't soon forget her Publishers Weekly (starred review) A richly imagined and thoroughly unique adventure Booklist, (starred review) A new animal heroine has arrived on the scene. An unusual and oddly charming adventure School Library Journal [Sally Jones is] such a sympathetic character, with her longing for the Chief and her dread of being caged in a zoo, that readers will be entirely content to follow her slow progress, the novel's pace being more leisurely than dramatic yet somehow highly satisfying The Horn Book The best protagonist and narrator I have read since I don't know when... An instant classic Teenreads If you like the Tintin books... this will make you very happy... A thrilling adventure -- Paul Zelinsky
