"In his debut novel, Dickert nails that particular summer-camp combination of earnestness and anarchy... A laugh-out-loud comic novel that's also psychologically astute about the inner lives of teenage boys."
-Kirkus Reviews
"The Quest for the Golden Plunger is a rare breed of book - a YA comedy that's heartwarming, hilarious, and deep with meaning at every turn. A fast, fun, and fearless tale, reading this book made me wish I hadn't dropped out of Cub Scouts, or, rather, that I attended camp with this bunch of rambunctious adventurers as my guides. Jackson Dickert is a master storyteller."
-Grant Faulkner, Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month and author of Pep Talks for Writers
"Take the attitude from the Sandlot, throw in the charm of Moonrise Kingdom, and polish it off with a balance of absurdity that would make anyone's inner delinquent give a devilish grin, and what you have is The Quest for the Golden Plunger. A delightful tale of youth, exploration, and comradery, Jackson Dickert has written a story that will make even the meanest old coot think fondly back to their days away at camp."
-Daniel Greene, Author, Creator, and Disheveled Goblin
"The Quest for the Golden Plunger is a humorous, edgy, and surprisingly deep exploration of teenagers learning to work together in the face of overwhelming adversity. I could only stop laughing when the author slipped in moments that made me pause to reflect on my own youth."
-B.K. Bass, author of What Once Was Home
"Jackson Dickert has crafted a coming of age novel with characters that will stick with you long past the final days of summer. For those who are still in the throes of adolescence, this is the summer camp adventure you've always dreamed of. For those who are closer in age to counselor than camper, a reminder: one is never too old to run from a Taser Buck."
-Michael Knight, author of At Briarwood School for Girls
"[Jackson Dickert] captured a really heartfelt, funny, and distinct journey in a bottle; explored tricky issues teens face growing up, but in a light hearted way... Each character had a living, breathing soul in the story and that's not something you see every day."
-Todd Haberkorn, Voice Actor, Director, and Producer
"As funny as The Quest for the Golden Plunger is, there are also moments where it becomes surprisingly moving... [It] is an excellent book, even if the male adolescent humor will not appeal to everyone. Jackson Dickert has a knack for writing in such a way that it is easy to get drawn into the story and caught up in the antics no matter how ridiculous things get."
-ManyBooks.Net
