"Known for his gritty Young Adult realism, Burgess's subject matter can be challenging, but in writing for a younger audience the darker side has been tempered with insight, positivity and hope."
Teaching Reading & Writing, featured in 10 Books with Hidden Depths
"An atmospheric, eerie book"
Carnegie Medal judges
"An intricate, moving tale"
The Observer
"An eerie tale full of intricacy"
The School Librarian