"Amusing scenes balance weightier ones in this appealing chapter book, the first of two volumes planned for the Feylawn Chronicles series." -- Booklist "This is an exciting, fast-paced middle-grade fantasy . A delightful read for anyone who loves magic." -- Kirkus Reviews "Sassy feylings and other rambunctious magical creatures make the tale feel fresh . Rufus's self-confidence grows with every chapter, and realistic tension between his family members works itself out in a satisfactory, but not simplistic, way." -- The Horn Book "Slater has created a fun, emotionally driven fairy story. VERDICT An excellent readalike for "The Spiderwick Chronicles." - School Library Journal "With a dash of imagination and a heap of adventure, Slater's middle grade fantasy debut, starring 12-year-old biracial cousins Rufus and Abigail, is certain to appeal to readers of varying ages .

the growth and maturation Abigail and Rufus undergo together is elegantly addressed in an occasionally dark plot." - Publishers Weekly "A seamless combination of fantasy and mystery wrapped around a classical coming-of-age narrative, Dashka Slater's The Book of Fatal Errors grabs the readers hand from the first page and tugs them along at a breakneck pace through twist after twist." - Bookpage "A brilliant story teller, Slater has filled The Book of Fatal Errors with unexpected twists, an engaging mystery and endearing characters, both human and magical. Oh, I do hope for a sequel!" - Kiss the Book Blogspot.