'Its sensitive, imaginative treatment of the now clichéd theme of bullying makes it a great stocking-filler' - Sunday Independent

'This is an intelligent, instructive book heavy with intent.' Eileen Battersby - Irish Times

Adam's Starling belongs on the shelf of any home with school-going children ... The bonding-with-animals theme makes this an appealing book, crashing through age and gender definitions in a warm-hearted way.' - Evening Herald

'Sensitive study of a shy and insecure boy who, in the protection of something smaller and weaker than himself, manages to finally confront the boys that constantly pick on him at school.' - Books Ireland

'This is a good story told with much lively dialogue and it will sustain children's interest through thirteen quite meaty chapters.' - School Librarian

'What an impressive debut! ... This book convincingly captures life's hassles. Perdue is exceptionally good on Adam's various relationships ... (her) handling of the Adam/Grandad scenes are not only brilliant, they are also genuinely moving, and the starling plot is never allowed to become tweety-sweety. My nine-year-old thought it fantastic.' Niall MacMonagle - Irish Times

'This story has tremendous potential for classroom use. An extremely thought-provoking book that would be an easy read for most 9- to 11-year olds.' Janet McGonagle - Children's Books in Ireland