“There’s so much going on in this kid-friendly book – and all of it great.” —The Horn Book

“A boy waits with increasing trepidation for his turn in the class talent show in this cumulative story . . . Viorst ably returns to the familiar trope of vanquishing childhood fears, nicely abetted by the talented Blackall.” —Kirkus Reviews

“* It was an inspiration to pair Viorst and Blackall in this funny, ingenious, and true-to-life story about stage fright.” —Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review

“This is a good school story with clever art. Clearly both author and illustrator had fun creating it, and students will have no trouble enjoying it.” —School Library Journal