"Both disarming and endearing. A realistic, poignant portrait of one teen who overcomes nearly unbearable feelings of grief and guilt."
Kirkus
"Nielsen’s balance of humor and pathos is finely honed, making this a surprisingly breezy read for so heavy a topic"
- Daniel Kraus, Booklist
"Nielsen writes about the heaviest subjects with the lightest of touches... the balance between tragedy and humour is so carefully managed, that this is a truly uplifting, even happy read."
- Andrea Reece, Lovereading4Kids
"Gloriously character driven... poignant and witty"
The Bookbag
"The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen is the perfect mix between funny and sad... A beautiful story."
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