About the reader response
Reviewers focused on Cricket's growth, the book's humor, its unsaccharine tone, and the relatable flaws of its characters.
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Bethany Crandell's author site highlighted reviewer praise for this YA novel and linked readers to ordering information.
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The original applause page collected notes from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Feathered Quill.