"Told from Joy's first-person point of view, the storytelling is clever and funny while dealing with age-appropriate challenges. Lefevre's clean and imaginative black-and-white illustrations are scattered throughout this relatable and charming story. Comical and whimsical, with a lovable and precocious narrator." -- Kirkus Reviews "Written from Joy's viewpoint, the first-person narrative is sometimes amusing, sometimes touching, and consistently involving." -- Booklist "The first person narration sparkles and nicely done black and white images are scattered throughout. Joy is one you will be happy to have spent some time with and luckily this is just the beginning." -- Always in the Middle " A Girl Called Joy is an upbeat and lighthearted story about growing up and making friends, incorporating themes of environmental and global awareness. Joy's cheerful optimism shines through the first person narration of this charming English import, and her voice is both funny and heartfelt.

" -- Youth Services Book Review.