In many ways, I like the idea of leaving my review with the cryptic: "A well-thumbed favorite." Because that is a pretty good description. There is something charming about this book that belongs to who I am and what I was, especially as a young teenager. Bella has been raised by peasants, the on...
Having now read several of Paul Fleischman's books, I think I can safely say that readers should anticipate a high level of innovation from his work. Fleischman seems generally resistant to the idea of penning a traditional novel, and the unconventional fruits of his labor have meant some outstan...