A unique and noteworthy tale that weaves together past and present with humor through stellar, multilayered writing. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This charming road trip adventure highlights the simple joys of youth, connection with family, community, nature, and friends both Animal and human. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Combining humor, suspense, and a quiet reverence for one's ancestry, Smith examines how the power of community can affect emotional and physical healing, and the strength it takes to do both. - Publishers Weekly (starred review) The book isn't an "age-old traditional story" but pays tribute to Muscogee storytelling.this is an adventure story at its heart. Hand to fans of Kate DiCamillo or Katherine Applegate. - School Library Journal Incorporating exceptional Native American representation throughout, Leitich Smith (Muscogee) also provides a glossary and a meaningful author's note that speaks to certain Indigenous beliefs, storytelling traditions, and history. Similar in spirit to Nic Stone's Clean Getaway (2020), this book will appeal to fans of road-trip novels and character driven stories.

- Booklist (starred review) Smith has crafted a narrative that explores intergenerational grief and other difficult subjects yet is still jampacked with joy and humor. - Horn Book Magazine.