‘I loved reading this beautifully and tenderly written book. It was compulsive reading, made me laugh, cry and all in between. If still teaching I would use this book with my class. It’s is a great piece of fiction but truth too, and would help children understand lives past, a life they might be experiencing or have yet to come. I have already recommended it to friends. Child or adult, read it, there’s so much to gain and enjoy.’ By H

'My grand daughter loved this book.' By Martin A (for 12 yr old)

An entertaining read from cover to cover with some brilliant characterisation, especially of the two grandmothers. Full of "laugh out loud" moments, with a heartwarming message too.' By E, English Teacher

‘It gets your heart beating faster in anticipation. It is sometimes quite sad. It is rather funny and gets you laughing out loud.' By V, aged 10

‘Real clarity of characters and their associated animals… younger readers will recognise a boy who asks familiar questions and shares familiar troubles: they will enjoy exploring the adult world through the eyes of an unconventional and fun-loving elderly lady and the grandson who adores and understands her so well…I really enjoyed it, had a few laugh out loud moments and loved the poignant ending.’ By C, Former Head of Learning

‘This is a clever, witty and quite original children's book about a family in which we can all recognise someone. It has lots of clever themes running through it.' By D

‘I decided to read it and found I couldn’t put it down, had many chuckles and some sad moments.' By grandmother, Australia

‘An endearing tale about the life of a family today, but filled with historical gems of Britain’s past, which many children may not know. Sometimes sad, sometimes funny, it is ultimately the story of a boy and his love for his nan.' By NC

‘I came across this lovely story whilst looking for a book for my 12 year old reluctant reader. It is the story of a boy,Hugo and his family with all their ups,downs and hilarious adventures. It had my son laughing out loud in his room. It is beautifully written, looking at family life through a child's eyes, and takes the reader through so many emotions. And Hugo - we love him and we can't wait for more!' By AEC

‘A poignant story of family relationships told with humour and thought provoking details. It will make you examine your own relationships and see things through a child’s eyes.' By MJW