A book about children working together to solve the problem of 3 impossible seeming homework tasks. The best character by far is Horace's sister GRUB who breaks all stereotypical moulds of a medieval girl. while she isn't allowed to go to school she spends all day in her workshop inventing things that are of great use ... much to Horace's surprise!

Cute enough, but no real depth, and the parents are just too lame. Also, it can't seem to decide if it's a generic parody of fantasy, or a specific tribute to the Arthurian setting. (The king does make a brief appearance.) Love the sister - if this gets developed into a series I want to see more of her. ( )