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"This book [is] great fun. Bunny's adventures veer toward the edge of implausible, but his frank and lovable voice made me cheer for him...Like Richard Scrimger's previous novels, this book is playfully and smartly written. Readers who have already explored the original Seven the Series books will welcome another delightful, if improbable, adventure with Bunny...An all-around rollicking read."
CanLit for Little Canadians blog
"Poor Bunny. He's such a great guy but, often through no fault of his own, he gets himself immersed in the most unusual, even dangerous, situations...Like the detention centre, there are many obstacles that impede Bunny's journey. But he always finds a way to turn them into something positive... I'm so glad Richard Scrimger gave him life. He makes life better for all who meet him, fictional characters and readers alike."
CM Magazine
"[Bunny] bumbles along, and we get so caught up in his absurd adventures, his crazy misunderstandings, that we are compelled to read on and on...If that isn't the mark of a good book, I don't know what is."
DECEMBER 2014 - AudioFile
Matthew Posner’s fast-paced narration captures the tumultuous emotions of a kidnapped youth. Posner’s choppy and, at times, almost breathless narration captures the roller-coaster of luck and misfortune, relief and anxiety that teen protagonist Bunny experiences as he attempts to thwart his kidnappers. Though the voices of the some of the characters aren’t always distinguishable from one another during fast dialogue, Posner brings out the fear in Bunny’s voice and his confusion when trying to understand what his kidnappers want from him. Posner maintains the mystery throughout, and even adds some creepiness to the story with his rendition of a stammering woman and the connection between Bunny’s grandfather and the wolf of the title. M.F. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine
Kirkus Reviews
2014-07-29
Fifteen-year-old Bunny is no stranger to trouble. In fact, most of his recent trouble can be traced back to his mysterious grandfather David McLean. Following McLean's death, each of his seven grandsons received a challenge. Bunny's was to get a tattoo (Ink Me, 2012). His ink linked him to a gang, and he quickly found himself on the wrong side of the law. Now on leave from his incarceration, Bunny wants nothing more than to spend time with his cousins and ice skate. However, Bunny's plans are once again sidelined by his grandfather's past. This time, he is taken hostage by a group of political radicals determined to bring their government to its knees. Bunny's learning disabilities can make academics challenging, but his unique way of viewing the world might just be the key to his freedom. Written in Bunny's own language, the narrative is filled with misspellings and misunderstandings, which can make comprehension challenging at times. However, Bunny's indomitable spirit makes him a likable, one-of-a-kind narrator. Unlike the other books in this linked series, Bunny's story is more adventure and less mystery. And while the chain of events at times seems unlikely, Bunny is enough to keep the pages turning. Readers will respond to this improbable, deeply sympathetic hero. (Mystery. 10-14)
