[Kate DiCamillo’s] Norendy fairytales are an acquired taste. They are odd, cool and detached […] Each piece of the puzzle is perfectly polished and they all fit in the end — just not necessarily in the way you expect. I absolutely love them […] The artwork is by JúliaSardà, the Spanish artist who is fast becoming the go-to illustrator for all the best edgy, off-kilter children’s stories. Her countess looks like a fabulous art deco aristocrat, worthy of a Tamara de Lempicka painting.
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One thing is always certain. A book by Kate DiCamillo will always be captivating…Kate has once again crafted a story that will draw children in, and provide them with much to consider and reflect upon about longing, hope and belief. It goes without saying this is a 5 rating for another splendid fable.
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