I read this because David Weber recommended it highly. I probably would have enjoyed it more 24 years ago. If I have children, I will read it to them.
Quite enjoyed this one. Read the 'Gutenberg' version on my Ereader. Its a child's book, so a very quick and easy read for an adult. The story is light and rather humourous. The Phoenix is a bit of a dope, but amusingly so. His boastfulness and pride more a cover, without overshadowing the child char...