“The book screams for a follow-up. Note the names Nils and Bruno. I predict that they will become a great literary team. (…) School can be a jungle, where the survival of the strongest rules. That’s why it’s nice to read books like Iben Akerlie’s, which bring so much humor and not least thoughtfulness from an exceptionally generous teacher.”
Anne Cathrine Straume, NRK 5/6 stars

“Akerlie’s way of writing is witty. While reading, I stopped and enjoyed witty sentences. The chapter title “Mad Mads” is funny (at least for adults who understand the reference). It’s fun to follow the teacher who is overly concerned with democracy, until he loses his democratic disposition. Bruno’s amorous advances are delightfully unsuccessful. But the book’s greatest strength is Akerlie’s warm and empathetic eye for fragile children. She is very talented in portraying these children trustworthy, and shows that she has a big heart for them.”
Jostein A. Ryen, Barnebokkritikk

“Iben Akerlie hits the mark on the modern fantasy of childhood. Sometimes it’s the simplest stories that best help us understand the spirit of the times we live in. (…) Iben Akerlie’s style of writing is effortless with loads of witty observations.”
Eilif Guldvog Hartvedt, Aftenposten