"This slim gripping mystery suggests that Mankell is as proficient a writer for teenagers as he is for adults."
- Teresa Goodman and Kate Kellaway, Observer
"This is a deep, serious story, written with the lightest of touches and no hint of condescension."
- Jan Mark, Guardian
"Touching tale of a young boy growing up in northern Sweden."
The Bookseller
"One of the world's leading authors has written a moving story about a teenager's life in Northern Sweden."
Publishing News
"A thoughtful read"
- Geoff Fox, TES Teacher