“In a picture book crafted like the best drawn journalism, Bennett (The True Story of Zippy Chippy) and Neiss, making her picture book debut, tell the true story of what happened when a downtrodden young man wandered into a worn New Orleans synagogue.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Sophisticated and quietly powerful for the patient, perceptive reader.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A uniquely American Jewish story about faith and community.”
—Booklist

“A thoughtfully crafted, informative title recommended for middle school collections and upper elementary classrooms exploring Holocaust history, Jewish culture, and community responsibility.”
—School Library Journal