'With striking full-page illustrations by the award-winning artist Alois Carigiet, the book is alive with Ursli's determined spirit.' --Mel Tibbs, Juno Magazine, Autumn 2007 'The uncomplicated parallel between Ursli's physical journey and his struggle to recover his pride should appeal to young readers. So, too, should the description of a type of conflict courageously resolved in unfamiliar surroundings, which are drawn as both picturesque and charged with impending perils.' -- Books for Keeps, March 2008 'As president of this Swiss Society and as a true Swiss, who grew up with this book ... my heart jumped. Finally, all the children and adults in the UK can enjoy this book and get hold of it easily.' --Regula Marsh-Hilfiker, Swiss Embassy 'For those of us who have enjoyed this book, it will now be available in English!' --Newsletter of the New Helvetic Society, September 2007 'This is a moving story of courage and determination against physical odds. I like the illustrations. It should appeal to all young readers who hear it read to them, and to good early readers.' --School Librarian Journal, Summer 2008
