Editorial Review

“Calvin’s panicky narration is easy to empathize with, giving the reader a front-row seat to his anxiety. Heavier themes are balanced with lightheartedness and references that will delight any theater kid. The topic of religion, in particular—Catholicism and Judaism, as experienced via a friend’s bar mitzvah—is approached with both humor and thoughtfulness. Calvin’s first attempts at romance and sometimes toxic friendships result in a lot of drama, but his showstopping antics are a joy throughout.” —The Horn Book Magazine