muffmacguff's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
4.0
Charming, creative, and thoughtful. Great series for upper elementary tweens.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
Silly. But interesting. Definitely a modern jewish fairytale. Really it is just a modern fairytale with jewish characters. And having overtly Jewish characters in an overtly Jewish village just plain feels weird. What does it mean to be a person? How do you figure what you are good at. Or what's important? And what's the best use of a beret? 3.5 of 5.
gwennanwrites's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
It is a cute book and would be good for kids who are like nine or ten.
thunderbolt_kid's review against another edition
3.0
Second in the Hereville series. I thought that this sequel lacked the presence of Mirka's home life that was present in the first (to its detriment). I enjoyed the story, but wouldn't necessarily recommend unless the first book hit home with a reader.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
2.0
It was ok. Points for teaching some Yiddish terms. :)
book_nut's review against another edition
4.0
Fun. I love the whole Orthodox Jew meets fantasy aspect of this.