★ “Mann’s colorful mixed-media artwork captures the majesty of the Cascade Mountain range. . . This makes a great read-aloud or prelude to a family adventure.”—Booklist, Starred Review

★ “Mann’s mixed-media illustrations work effectively in tandem with the haiku narration. . . .”—The Horn Book, Starred Review

“Fragments of beauty and knowledge echo the fleeting nature of encounters with life in the wild, and readers share the young hiker’s sense of triumph at having taken on an impressive expedition that feels well within the realm of the possible.”—Publishers Weekly

“Fresh and vivid. “—Kirkus Reviews