"This story of friendship, inner strength, and family comes in an adventurous package that will appeal to readers of realistic fiction." --Booklist

"Carefully researched and authentically rendered. . . . A fast-paced, intriguing, and surprising orphan story." --Kirkus Reviews

"The tension and excitement of running away and the fun and fascinating daily life of a circus will keep young readers turning the pages, but it's Lucy's real-life backstory that makes Orphan Eleven a true and compelling triumph." --BookPage

"Lucy's journey is heartwarming as she overcomes her fear of speaking in order to avoid judgment, and finds a new family and home in an unusual place." --The Bulletin

"The plot races with fascinating glimpses of life in the thirties, and insight into the children's difficult journey as they search for hope and stability." --School Library Journal