"A distinctive and memorable narrative. Readers will cheer on awkward, quirky Ren as he, like the pigeons, learns to roll with it." - Publishers Weekly "It's refreshing to have a sensitive male protagonist in a story about relationships. Information about raising and flying roller pigeons sprinkled throughout will likely introduce readers to a hobby they haven't encountered before. A fresh take on a familiar challenge: a friend who develops a teen body and interests more quickly." - Kirkus Reviews "Miller's debut soars and dives among the complex emotions that accompany growing up and genuine friendship." - Booklist "Readers will delight in Sutton's fierce honesty and Ren's geeky selfdiscoveries [and will] have very little trouble rolling with the human characters--and the pigeons. Plus, we learn about Birmingham Roller pigeons.

How cool is that?" - Horn Book Magazine "It's a refreshing change to see middle-school angst about friendship changes from a boy.[an] understanding story about growing pains and owning your own identity." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "It's refreshing.A fresh take on a familiar challenge." - Kirkus Reviews "Roll is a great summer book for pigeon fanciers--or any young reader who fancies a good story." - BookPage.com.