[4] The novel exhibits the struggles of getting formal education in Nigeria in the 90's.

Nzekwu and Crowder explain this albeit making it understandable for children.

[5] It is regarded as one of the evergreen books that tells the Nigerian story.

[6] It is also among literature texts that influenced kids in the 90's by The Cable Lifestyle.

[4] Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo writing for Sahara Reporters, noted that the novel is among the "...elements of the forces acting everywhere East of the Niger today.