It's a risky proposition to go back and reread books that meant a lot to you as a child. They often warp or shrink or mildew to mulch over time. I first read The Wily Witch somewhat late in my sheltered childhood. I was in the sixth or seventh grade, and it had never occurred to me that fairy tale...
omg, I loved this one when I was nine!
Yet another book I read as a kid that really stuck with me.
Extraordinary and brilliantly written.
I didn't love it, but I think it's just not my kind of thing.
This was probably my favorite book I read in 2011. My friend gave it to me last year or the year before, and I always take a while to get to books that people have given me. I have to warm up to the concept of the book and get used to the cover and think about what mood would be the best for a rea...
An enchanting story of two warring robber clan’s in a vaguely historical, vaguely Scandinavian setting. I really enjoyed it, especially the nuanced depiction of the various characters and the beautiful description of the natural setting.
I loved Astrid Lindgren's books growing up in the early 1990s...