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Reviewed on May 1, 2017 | Middle Gradel
Gr 4–7—This whimsical, rambling adventure also serves as a coming-of-age tale. First, readers meet the Emperor, who though technically an adult has been pampered his whole life and has a lot of growing up to do. Next up is Begonia, a farm girl who's been burdened with responsibilities from a young age but still needs to learn about herself. Both are jolted out of their regular live...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2017
A beloved farm animal, a perpetually messy young man, a missing boy emperor, and a sturdy heroine are at the center of Berry's lively literary fairy tale, a loving homage to Lloyd Alexander and his stories about a pig-keeper and his companions. The story begins with a selfish brat of an emperor behaving so badly that a pair of bantering ancestor spirits decides to teach him a lesson. Next, readers are introduced to the hard-working and reliable milkmaid Begonia, who, upon discovering that the family cow Alfa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
A beloved farm animal, a perpetually messy young man, a missing boy emperor, and a sturdy heroine are at the center of Berry's lively literary fairy tale, a loving homage to Lloyd Alexander and his stories about a pig-keeper and his companions. The story begins with a selfish brat of an emperor behaving so badly that a pair of bantering ancestor spirits decides to teach him a lesson. Next, readers are introduced to the hard-working and reliable milkmaid Begonia, who, upon discovering that the family cow Alfa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
