Ms. DiCamillo stuns me with her beautiful prose time and time again. Her word choice and phrases are concise and memorable. As I read this newest book, I marveled at her ability to spin a beautiful, unique story.
The prophecy says a girl will unseat the king. When Brother Edik discovers a girl in the pen with their moody goat, Answelica, he is unprepared for the disruption the girl will bring to his life and the kingdom. Numerous stories and well-developed characters are woven seamlessly into one incredible narrative.
Points to discuss: cruelty, killing, females treated unequally Some readers/parents may find this book is a gentle nod to feminism.
-Borrowed from the library.
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