Delightful. Purely wonderful. I wish I'd had this book to grow up with. An 11 year old girl, fed to the teeth with her houseful of querulous relatives, moves into a windmill for the summer. She loves and cares for several different animals, while honoring their wild natures. There's no talk of taming anyone, no petting, no sweet cuddles. There is respect and love and stewardship. Not to mention some sly fun at the expense of old stick-in-the-mud uncles. And bonus points for a mention of Elizabeth David & scrumptious food discussions. What a lovely little story.

Susann, thank you so very much. Do you want me to send it back to you? ( )