This is a charming story told in the kind of prose reminiscent of fairy stories of old. A suitable book to finish on the 200th anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales! September lives in Omaha, her dad is off fighting a war and her mother is at work in a factory. September is lonely and adventureless ...
A beautiful little fantasy in Fairyland, where a little girl learns lots of lessons... and is aware she's inside a fairytale learning lots of lessons. That's what really made this for me, together with the likeable characters, a handful of little twists and some surprising brutality considering the ...
I agree with the other reviewers its a whole lot like Alice in Wonderland meets the Wizard of Oz. This is my second novel that I've read by Valente, and I think she is an exceptional writer. As much as I like Fairytales, I always find surreal imagery tiring for my poor brain. I wouldn't recommend ...
I've read quite a few children's books in the last few months. Nothing, however, has left a greater impression than this. (Outside of Wonder) This book is just pure delight. Think "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" meets "Chronicles of Narnia" and maybe a little of "The Wizard of Oz". Whimsical, cha...
Creative and well-done, this should appeal to higher-level elementary-school readers who like Harry Potter (though I don't get that question so much anymore), due to its creative and fun world-building. It's a great adventure with a strong girl character. I subtracted one star because there were tim...
It was a good ride to a fantastic, whimsical world. There are some trace of Neverending Story, another of my favorite fantasy book, yet Valente managed to detach from her inspiration and invent ideas for her own story. I would not recommend this for the beginner or anyone who don't like bizarre stor...
5 out of 5 StarsWhen September, a young girl from Omaha, is offered a chance to take a ride on a flying leopard, she finds herself in Fairyland. But all is not well as the strict Marquess has been imposing rules upon the colorful inhabitants. As September tries to complete a quest to recover a spoon...
"I understand now," September said ruefully."What?" said Saturday."What the sign meant. To lose your heart. When I go home, I shall leave mine here, and I don't think I shall ever have it back.""I will keep it safe for you," Saturday whispered, barely brave enough to say it.I think my frozen heart m...
I really loved this book. It reminded me of Grimm's Fairy Tale, not the Disneyfied ones but the adult versions. This book had blood, pain (physical and mental), hardship, heartbreak and didn't make adventure look all that fun. The little girl learned something about herself and about life. I did no...
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