"A surprising coming-of-age story with a remarkably honest message." --The New York Times
"[Holm] captures this colorful slice of Depression history with her usual vivacious wit. . . . Children will love Beans." --Shelf Awareness, Starred
"Multifaceted supporting characters . . . are all seen through Bean’s refreshingly honest eyes and create a novel as entertaining as the motion pictures he loves to see."--The Horn Book Magazine, Starred
“Inspired by actual events, Holm’s talent for writing historical fiction is on full display. . . . Interesting family and small-town dynamics further enrich this fascinating account of a young boy’s life in Florida’s ‘Recovery Key.’” --Booklist, Starred
"Filled with humor, heart, and warmth; readers can only hope to hear more about the Curry clan." --Kirkus Review, Starred
"Entertaining and illuminating historical fiction." --Publishers Weekly, Starred