Impossible not to read it in a single gulp * The Times *
Utterly sublime * Cecelia Ahern *
Compelling and beautifully wrought * The Sunday Times *
A book that changes its reader for the better * Guardian *
Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year * Irish Times *
One of our most original writers * John Boyne *
Very special * Daily Mail *
Winner of the Honour Award for Fiction in the KPMG Ireland Children's Books Awards 2020, Toffee is lyrical and compelling, with Crossan's style beautifully balancing trauma and frustration, with heart-warming moments and glimpses of humour * Paper Lanterns *
This is a tense read, as two vulnerable characters struggle to maintain their autonomy in a precarious world. There are no happy endings, but the reader feels that Allison/Toffee's commitment to education will be her salvation * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *