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294 pp.
| Candlewick |
September, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4712-4$19.99
(2)
4-6
Illustrated by
John Rocco.
At the core of Eden Phillpotts's 1910 original fairy tale The Flint Heart lies a marvelous modern fantasy; the Patersons' abridgment allows that tale to emerge. They've eliminated much unnecessary detail and playfully incorporated direct address and lighthearted asides. The book is illustrated with full-color pictures and silhouette spot art, and the page design is generous; best of all, the story delivers.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2011