5 stars Another enchanting tale from Kay O’Neill. I’ve loved everything I’ve read from them so I had to check out this children’s graphic novel. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but I enjoyed every page. While the story is much simpler than her other tales, it’s perfect for young readers to read alone or with…
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4 stars A remarkable tale of an orphaned girl who winds up in the care of two rather strange individuals. Diana Wynne Jones’ writing is wonderful. She creates such amazing worlds, which I love visiting. This book is home to a cast of odd characters from the reluctant familiar, Thomas, to the easy-to-anger mandrake, and…
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4 stars I watching the movie over and over again as a child. It has been years since I last watched it, but from what I remember, the plot and dialogue of the book closely follow that of the movie. Lovely world-building. Some parts felt a bit rushed, but overall I enjoyed the level of…
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2 stars A cute story with nice illustrations. This is a very simple story. It is more of a description of events rather than a story with a plot. Not much character development, but the pictures were cute and interactive.
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