Lloyd Alexander is an author I have always enjoyed. This is one of his lesser known books and while it is not my favorite of his it is still quite good. His writing style is such that it definitely stands up to the test of time. ( )

Compact storytelling-style; human follies highlighted

This was a cute enough book, but after the Prydain series, it left a lot to be desired. It is a book filled with stellar vocabulary, and fun word play, but beyond that, I didn't get much out of this short novella.

In my opinion, it would be a tough book for anyone of the age bracket that it seems to be geared toward. ( )