at the risk of fan-girling over David Almond....really? why hasn't everyone read this?Mina is wickedly smart, funny and delightfully freakish. a testament to the glory of fringe-dwelling and the evils of the public school system.this book, along with Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli ought to be required reading for all pre-teen girls who and every woman who was one. well - maybe not so much for the Beautiful People...you just wouldn't understand. At first I was worried I wasn't going to enjoy the book anywhere near as much as I loved Skellig as I found Mina to be a little conceited. However, I completely warmed to her character and understood her by the end. I have a collection of Blake poems to dip into and appreciate thanks to Mina!I think this book is great for emotionally mature kids as I felt it would be a great introduction to philosophy for them.
I found this totally engaging, its one I will keep on my shelves and re-read
—DES
There are charming bits but I think it would have made a better short story.
—jee
One of the best books I've read in 2013.
—Taylor
I need to read your story, Mina.
—Andy
Pretty good.
—Jen
