“Magical adventure…. A grand tale skillfully updated and tightened up, this should win the hearts of a new generation.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The Patersons have done a stellar job of maintaining the book's period feel while creating a fresher, tighter story that feels tailor-made for family reading.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Told in the voice of a storyteller in the style of A.A. Milne or J.M. Barrie, the tale will make an excellent read-aloud…. The Patersons have done a lovely job updating and abridging this tale for today's readers.” – School Library Journal (starred review)