From Horn Book:
"With total authorial control, O'Connor brings it
all together, first creating a quiet, satisfying adventure and then an
apt conclusion for peaceful, laid back Meadville. Here it is the
subtlety of character and setting, rather than action, that rules the
roost." --Betty Carter
From Kirkus:
O'Connor weaves the fabric of her tale from each of these separate threads, moving back and forth among points of view, sympathetic to nearly all (except Levi and company). As in The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis (2009), she condenses long summer days down into their essence, quiet but humming with an undercurrent of childhood energy
From Publishers Weekly:
O'Connor's understated third-person narration moves languidly among the children (and some adults) in town - including Mr. Mineo, the homing pigeon's actual owner - in a story that beautifully captures the feel of a small Southern town and its residents.
From Book Page:
"...a gem of a story...Barbara O'Connor's gift in storytelling is her restraint. Holding back allows the reader to fill in a bit, making the story more personal. Her talents make On the Road to Mr. Mineo's an unforgettable trip." --Robin Smith
And some blog and other reviews:
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