"I read this book with excitement, delight, and the increasing suspicion that it was going to make me disappear."Lemony Snicket, author of the bestselling series A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions
"An earnest message about discovering the magic in the world and finding the family that suits you."Kirkus Reviews
"The approachable length and lively, funny writing will ensure this book, the first in a series, performs its own vanishing act from shelves."Booklist
"A rollicking ride of a magical tale that's wholesomely suspenseful, values friendship, and applauds courage."School Library Journal
"[A] good choice for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch. With an emphasis on friendship and individuality, this fast-paced and clever series opener should have readers eager to check out future installments."Publishers Weekly
"Fun...A worthy first volume."BCCB
"Adventure, suspense, and excitement await these young magic misfits as they learn to trust one another and become friends."School Library Connection