”The Beggar Princess is a novel about the meaning of having a family. Above all, however, it’s a shamelessly imaginative treat for friends of peculiar adventures of all ages.” – Helsingin Sanomat newspaper, Finland

”The Beggar Princess continues the long tradition of children’s adventure novels. The resourceful 10-year-old protagonists encounter pirates and werewolves, sail as stowaways and save human lives. There are lots of Gyro Gearloose kind of inventions […] Hai writes compellingly and maintains the tension. Don’t be put off by the name of the book, for The Beggar Princess is no baby pink princess tale. There are no conservative ties between the gender and the behavior. Gigi is the most active and lovable adventurer princess imaginable.” – Aamulehti newspaper, Finland