minerva42's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of my very favorite books. I should really re-read it...
lvmuth's review against another edition
5.0
This was my absolute favorite book when I first started reading 'chapter books' -- novels. I remember returning to this book over and over again when I was little, until one day, I lost track of it and ended up devastated. So glad I remembered the name of the book and found the picture of the cover from my memories. I'll have to track it down again someday and offer it to my kids.
lisalark's review against another edition
5.0
This a childhood favorite I haven't re-read in awhile. Still love it. All the classic elements of a fairytale with a fabulous main character. This one would be fun to read aloud to kids, too. Some scary bits, but not too scary.
thekatisalie's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of my favorite young reader books, growing up. I love the wonder and the adventure that the pages held. This was one of my first books starring a heroin versus a hero, and it made a lasting impression on me. I would read this book again in a heart beat!
clarabooksit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
megglettep's review against another edition
5.0
One of my faves growing up—I think im sure a reread :)
rpaull_13's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kbuchanan's review against another edition
4.0
This rating is definitely based on what I remember thinking of this when I was maybe 10 or 12. Like many of the reviewers here, seeing this cover pop up in my recommendations brought back fond memories. I can't honestly say whether I'd be as devoted to it now without a re-read, but I remember loving it back in the day. Thanks for the trip down memory land, Goodreads! I never would have recalled this one without you!
mlt825's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book on my 4th grade teacher's reading shelf and I loved it. Over 20 years later and I still think about this book. I really think it it what got me interested in fantasy.