A spellbinding adventure!
591144
Especially for readers interested in the Cold War period, this is a very interesting story based on very real inconsistencies in our laws.  It was a bit slow at times, but only due to richness of detail.  Personally, I will take rich detail over a quick read any day.  Thank you Mr. Berry!
2675663
What a delightful tale - one I could see transformed into an animated movie much like The Tale of Despereaux.  The author's skill was immediately apparent when I quickly found myself totally immersed in the lives and trials of this enchanting mouse kingdom. The setting was so intriguing and the maps that were provided at the beginning, helped enormously in following along as the story unfolded.  It is a quest for freedom, mirrored by all living creatures, full of betrayal and loyalty, cowardice and bravery, strong family ties and tenuous friendships, humor and terror, evil and redemption - with a touch of magical coincidences here and there that save the day!  I was so taken with this book that it caught me by surprise when I reached the end.  I wasn't prepared to leave this engaging world and its tiny inhabitants. I wanted more!
2237541
This book is full of adventure and intrigue ! This is definitely a must read if you enjoy the Harry Potter books and ones of that nature. I was wrapped up into the characters... finding myself absorbed into their world through the eyes of the author !! I look forward to the next adventure that awaits !!
4410154
This was a wonderful, suspenseful adventure.  I was captivated and couldn't put it down.  My emotions ran the gamut from surprise to anger to sadness as I progressed through the story.  The lead character was very easy to relate to because of her spunk and courage.
I can't wait to read another Kathryn Croft to see is she can capture the magic again!
4577460
What a riveting book to read! From the very beginning, I was taken into a foreign land on a journey of mystery & intrigue. I was spellbound to the very end & couldn't wait to read the second & third books in the series! Fiona McIntosh can certainly weave a fine fabric of a story!
902783
This was a wonderful little adventure / caper that took me places I've never been! Never a dull moment in this story, and so many adorable characters to meet and so many places to see!  Although I couldn't wait to get to the bottom of things, I didn't want the story to ever end!
3922848
A wonderful magical adventure, accompanied by great characters and Schwab's beautiful writing. Highly recommend it!
475604
This amazing book not only is an adventure in itself, but certainly spikes the interest of all readers, especially myself!
The suspenful layout of the book and the brilliant plot gives a certain touch that makes this book, if possible, even better. I reccomend this book to ALL readers and I know you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
3460932
His has been one of the best adventure that I have read! The mystery begins and carries throughout story and the author ends the dialogue with you having to see what comes next...

What a great read!
2467703
I was enthralled with the story immediately. Far from predictable at every turn,  I felt I was living the adventures with the characters. A great , cannot put down read!
3354617
This book is amazing, the characters are real, the story is well told!  What an adventure!
984398
A fantastically  engrossing tale  from start to finish, this is a beautifully written page-turner from a master storyteller. Dickensian in tone, the wintry adventures of Sraphin and  Sophie are gripping and immersive. I felt like I was entering into their cold, dangerous world and on the adventure with them. Both exciting and surprisingly moving, I cannot recommend this  book  highly enough (for children and their parents!) It is one of the best novels in any genre that I have read this year. I love it and can't wait for James Norton's next installment.
2277802
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.  unexpectedly, I couldn't put it down.  A believable adventure which makes you want the story to continue.
2871026
This is not an easy read, especially at the beginning, but stick with it, it is spellbinding!  I can't wait for the sequel!
4827807
This is a great read!  The twists and turns that you are taken into makes you want to not put the book down! Truly an amazing story-line, a great adventure.  The author put a lot of thought into each detail, you feel like you are in the same place and looking at the same things the characters are looking, seeing and feeling.  I would highly recommend this book, not only to teens, but people of all ages.  Great book!
4148291
I was immediately transported into an adventure where I could not wait to turn the page to see what would happen next. A very enjoyable read and an amazing ride into a swash buckling adventure. Jeff Williams does an amazing job at speaking from a woman's perspective, so much so that you forget the author is a man. (He does acknowledge the challenge he embarked on and the assistance he received from his wife Katherine, whom I know personally to be a true pirateress at heart!) I found myself missing the main character as I ended the book.

I bought the book as a friend...and I highly recommend the book because I LOVED IT!!!
2805401
Strong Characters and plot makes for an exciting adventure,leaving you wanting and waiting for more!