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alidottie's review
3.0
Why didn't I love this book? I'm not sure. I would definitely recommend it to children, but when it comes to this kind of fantasy, sometimes I love it (The Last Dragonslayer, The Phantom Tollbooth, for examples), but this one just annoyed me. It is part of a discussion group I will be attending in a few days. maybe I will walk away from that with greater appreciation!
carrvan3's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
smagyar's review
5.0
This will forever be one of my favorite books! I read this several times as a child, and always loved the creativity and excitement that came with the adventure!
mandiballinger's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
lacoco's review
5.0
This book has been a solid favourite of mine since I was about 9 years old. It's magical, whimsical and reminds you never to let your imagination die. It certainly allows your imagination to go wherever it wants to as well, doesn't force a box around the world that the characters explore. I'm now reading this book to my children and remembering the important lessons it taught me, and it's inspiring to see my kids have the same experience reading it as I did. This will always truly have a special place in my heart.
mschrock8's review
3.0
Sort of a cross between The Wizard of Oz & Mary Poppins. Of course, I adore the author & wanted to read this because of her. I appreciate that Lindy does not like broccoli.
uluthrek's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
annavb22's review
5.0
Low-stakes conflict and amazing world-building, childhood fav and makes me feel creative I love this book
brynnfai's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0