Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Refreshing and original

A friend recommended this book and I had heard of the author Rafe Martin (my daughter has a couple of his childrens books). At first it seemed more targeted to teenage readers but the story ultimately hooked me with its substance and originality. Readers of all ages can take something from the book. For teenage readers, Ardwin models a path into adulthood with strength, character, integrity and plenty of spirit and wildness. It is the path of a true warrior as opposed to the facade of toughness which masks insecurity so commonplace in 'this' world. Myth and fantasy can often reveal more truth than a realistic narrative. This was exactly what I needed to read right now. I was impressed with the book and recommend it highly. I would love to see this story made into a screenplay someday. Since reading the book I came across an interview with Rafe Martin in the winter 2005 issue of Tricycle magazine that was very informative (and includes an extended excerpt from Birdwing).