"Tassen is a believable, matter-of-fact narrator, bringing us into his world with Mrs. Thorkildsen, her dragon water, her love of books, and Roald Amundsen’s all-important dogs. Thyvold’s moving, inspirational tale is a real treat." — Library Journal (starred review) "What is the big question in life? 'How did we get here?' 'Is there an afterlife?' No.  It is 'What is my dog thinking?' Thank you Hans-Olav. Now I know. " — Stevie Van Zandt