"A model of narrative nonfiction for the elementary-age audience...an encouraging example of wildlife rescue and release with guaranteed child appeal." - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
"Tender...a vibrant, small-scale comeback story." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
"[Suzi Eszterhas's] passion for wild animals is, as always, evident and contagious. There's no way to describe the color photographs other than: SQUEEEE...! Highly recommended for ages 7 to 10." - Ingram
"A tender and heartwarming account that's certain to delight children, especially animal lovers." - School Library Journal
"Photos of Moto, both as a fluffy-faced baby and an active, handsome adult, are the clear scene-stealers, but plenty of interesting facts on servals are included. More than one reader will consider following in Eszterhas' footsteps." - Booklist
"Such a good idea for a book and such wonderful writing... I can’t imagine how any kid could resist at least thumbing through the pages." - A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ)
"This appealing wildlife story is told with authentic detail by a talented author/photographer with expert credentials... Highly Recommended." - Canadian Review of Materials
"Woven throughout the story are facts about servals and their natural environment, and the photography is stunning." - Ithaca Child Magazine
A Junior Library Guild selection, 2016
Nominated for the Capitol Choices 2018 "in progress" list,
Texas Cypress-Fairbanks Horned Toad Tales Award List, 2018
Children's Literature Association of Utah's Beehive Award, 2019
Texas Cypress-Fairbanks Horned Toad Tales Award, 2019
Maine Student Book Award, 2019