“How does an almost-14-year-old girl handle the tragedy of her mother’s giving birth to one doomed preemie after another? ... The rural, post–World War I setting is evocatively evoked, and strong character development drives the quiet plot toward a believable conclusion. With its authentic depiction of the hardships of early-20th-century life and well-rounded characters, this is an agreeable, ultimately optimistic tale of the strength of the human spirit.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Fully fleshed out characters interact realistically as Sophie is flanked by the support of her caring, respectful grandmother and loving father .... [T]he emotional drama will keep [readers] turning pages to the poignant resolution.”
—School Library Journal