The last week has brought three lovely reviews of
Vogelein, all from Library-related publications!

From the January 2004 The Library Journal, page 78:

“This is a touching story, somber and reflective, and Irwin’s exquisite,
realistic black-and-white paintings fit the book’s air of memory and
strangeness very well. Recommended for teen and adult fans of prose
fantasies in modern settings at all libraries.”

From the No Flying No Tights website:

“When I settled down to read Jane Irwin’s Vögelein, I suspected I was in
for a treat, and boy was I right. Vögelein, the title character, is a
true heroine: independent, strong-willed, but also at times naive,
uncertain, and afraid without being any less strong… The artwork is
all grayscale, and the somber quality of the solid and fluid art
perfectly fits the tale. This volume acts more as an introduction to
Vögelein and her world, and I can only beg for more!”

From the February 2004 Voice of Youth Advocates, Page 481:

“Irwin creates an original tale that harks back to good old-fashioned storytelling.
Teens who grew up with fairy tales and fantasy will enjoy it … It’s suitable for
middle and high school libraries, with some fascinating bits of history and watch making
along with the gentle fantasy, and lots of snippets from great poetry of the past.”

You can also go here to read the full reviews.