A Junior Library Guild Selection " The dull and seemingly ordinary neighborhood in which Daniel fetches up with his newly divorced mom turns out to be anything but. Daniel's first impressions of While-a-Way Lane aren't good . Wondrous things that happen. After Daniel's experiences, readers will want to move there too ."-- Kirkus , starred review "Holt applies her talent for writing quiet, heartfelt stories to this study of Daniel, a lonely boy struggling with his parents' recent divorce.Quirky neighborhood characters occupy the idyllic town, and this serene backdrop gives Daniel and Tilda much-needed opportunities for uninterrupted personal reflection and positive steps forward."-- Booklist "Fans of Natalie Babbitt and Anne Ursu will appreciate the blend of emotional resonance and magic. "-- The Horn Book " Touches of the fantastic augment accessible, straightforward prose, which permeates the neighborhood personalities' lives and motivations, lending this novel a gently bustling yet intimate atmosphere .

" -- Publishers Weekly "Holt's whimsical narrative moves between Daniel's struggles in his new life, Tilda's reflections on her old one, and the critters and community that surround them both. A smart, hopeful perspective of life on any lane. "-- The Bulletin.