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Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2012
“Will Sparrow was a liar and a thief, and hungry, so when he saw the chance to steal a cold rabbit pie from the inn’s kitchen and blame it on the dog, he took it -- both the chance and the pie.” Best known for her feisty heroines, Cushman (Catherine, Called Birdy, rev. 7/94; The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, rev. 9/96) herself takes a chance with Will, her first male protagonist. Readers will immediately connect with this affable and quick-witted boy as he grabs tha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012 | Intermediate Fiction
After escaping the evil clutches of the innkeeper to whom his drunken father sold him, Will joins up with a magician, a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More