'A magical, rittly-rattly tale… A gentler story that avoids whittling into the darker themes of Pinocchio to stay closer in tone to Pixar’s Up. But thanks to Almond’s idiosyncratic style it has the same creeping sense of a life hanging in the balance that makes Skellig such an electrifying read 26 years on… Lizzy Stewart’s drawings are pitch-perfect, giving the story the feeling of having been as lovingly handcrafted as Silvester’s green-eyed lad.' Children's Book of the Week, The Times
'Inspired by Pinocchio, David Almond has created another timeless classic… It’s tender, very moving and the delicate black-and-white drawings reflect the joy and sadness at the beginning and end of lives.' Daily Mail
'Fans of Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond will fall in love with this beautiful, poignant story about creativity, playfulness and community.' The Bookseller
'This book really pulled at my heartstrings.' NetGalley Reviewer
'This is a tale about love- for one another; love -for the pleasure doing something you enjoy; love - for sharing enthusiasm and knowledge. This is a perfect longer read for 7-10 year olds - a gentle plot with depth.' NetGalley Reviewer
'A familiar tale told in an exquisite manner, with adorable artwork from Lizzie Stewart. Filled with wonder and delight.' NetGalley Reviewer
'With his wondrous tale of creativity, playfulness and the circle of life, David Almond shows that with trust, love and the power of the imagination, anything is possible. Share it with a class: the children will be swept away by the magic of the telling, as will individual readers.' Red Reading Hub