Full-bleed watercolor illustrations really convey the mood and
places of the ancient city, as well as the human beings--and
cats...Development, human and feline, is nicely
characterized.--Kirkus Reviews
Older children with some knowledge of Middle East politics, either
from listening to the news or talking about the discord in secular
or religious schools, will catch the deeper meaning...The
realistically executed watercolor art catches the strong emotional
content of the argument and conveys enough detail in dress and
setting to establish the boys' cultural background while still
making them part of the modern world.--Booklist
The narrative flows smoothly, and da Costa's language makes the
story seem more a legend or folktale than a modern tale...The
endpapers, which depict the old city with the Wailing Wall and the
Dome of the Rock practically touching, are quite effective.--School
Library Journal
The watercolor art by this husband-and-wife team balances precise,
close-up portraits of the boys with softly focused backgrounds that
depict the various cultural nuances of the setting.--Publishers
Weekly
Children's Literature Choice List 2002
Notable Children's Books of Content: The Best of the Bunch from
2001 (Association of Jewish Libraries)
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