Bouncing between the relatable (loneliness, moving, changing friendships) and the absurd (rooftop rescues, unaccompanied kids not attracting attention), Uss guides readers on a raucous romp that shows even nighttime boredom can be busted. --Booklist Uss ( The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle ) channels the vivacious absurdity of Daniel Pinkwater in this madcap tale about seeking friendship and fun. The inventive, off-the-wall plot delivers steady amusement as down-to-earth Kaz contends with Floyd's "mayhem-inducing" ideas as well as nighttime extremes of dullness and havoc, making for an airy read that evokes laughs and smiles. --Publishers Weekly Uss crafts an endearing protagonist in Kaz, whose loneliness and desire for connection feel authentic. Uss's playful sensibility invites readers to embrace the story's heightened reality. A warm tale about friendship and belonging that will circulate well where quirky realistic fiction is popular. --School Library Journal Hilarious and zany. Uss cleverly uses Kaz's third-person perspective to highlight both the joy and fear one might experience if they suddenly had eight extra evening hours.

Exploration, risk, and friendship reign supreme in this excellent middle-grade novel. --Shelf Awareness An enjoyably off-the-wall tale of friendship and self-acceptance. --Kirkus Reviews.