“This is an excellent choice to read aloud to the whole family. It’s funny, exciting, and briskly paced. Best of all, the message it gives young readers is that a person’s flaws—being late, breaking things, etc.—can sometimes turn into useful talents.” —NPR

“Like Lemony Snicket and superhero comics rolled into one (and then revved up on steroids).” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“In this original, hysterical homage to fantasy literature, Sanderson’s first novel for youth recalls the best in Artemis Fowl and A Series of Unfortunate Events.” —VOYA

“A happily action-packed romp.” —Horn Book Reviews