"This funny story updates fairy tale conventions while highlighting Jones's subversive wit and her firm belief that children can control their own lives. A fine introduction to the late author's more complex YA novels." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With this enthralling book, Jones proves that she is still at the top of her game." -- Booklist (starred review) "[A] joyfully chaotic tale." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Earwig is a plucky, bossy heroine, and the story is packed with with and humor. Zelinsky's illustrations enhance this imaginative tale." -- School Library Journal "Readers are treated to a nonstop plot, memorable characters, and signature DWJ touches . An accessible page design incorporates Zelinsky's plentiful line illustrations, the best of which are showstoppers.

" -- The Horn Book "A refreshing change of pace for young fantasy fans." -- Booklist "Jones brings her characteristic witty humor and rich imagination to a whimsical chapter book that would undoubtedly delight as a readaloud. Stubborn and mischievous, Earwig is a likable, albeit irascible, heroine, and her triumph at the witch's expense will elicit plenty of cheerful howls." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.