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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2016 | Xpress Reviews Web Only
Gr 3–6—A creative new kid comes to town and opens the protagonist's eyes to new possibilities: in a twist on usual trope, however, this book features a manic pixie dream boy instead of a girl. Evelyn's rigidly ordered, conventional existence changes for the better when Queen joins her fifth grade classroom. While Queen's name and occasional flouting of gender conventions make him a target for the cla...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Quiet and reserved, Evelyn is the product of a strict and structured home life. Newcomer Queen, on the other hand, revels in ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More