-Very charming. It's a great example of what an MG book should be. They take the heart and charm of children's books but add some depth to the story.-The story has a bit of a fairy tale like feel to it: evil stepmother, dead father, magic and friendship.-The most of the characters are lovable. Liesl...
It's a lovely and touching children's book so lovingly described by Jim. But alas, I think I'm a bit too old and cynical for it to affect me the way I hoped it would. Which is my fault, not the book's, really. "On the third night after the day her father died, Liesl saw the ghost."This is the story ...