"An immensely readable, passionately written epic, with an involving, fast-moving plot constantly challenging readers' assumptions" Guardian "Young readers will find themselves swept along with Breslin's engaging cast into a world where duty and compassion must somehow co-exist" TES "Breslin brilliantly weaves the themes of emancipation, class, love, propaganda and the machinations of war into the story of how these young lives are changed with a light touch that belies the seriousness of the subject" Financial Times "Breslin's light touch and beautiful prose give the harrowing sights and sounds of the war a much more human feel ... A novel that will stay with me for a long time" The Bookseller "Theresa Breslin is simply a superb writer and I strongly recommend this novel to all readers" Teen Titles
