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I read this book because it was the book my youngest son read for his library group and because I enjoyed Thurber's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" when I was in elementary school. This was an interesting take on a fairy tale and the lyrical language made it a fun read. I understand why my 8 year old found it challenging on occasion. I found myself wishing Thurber had explained things a little better when it came to the resolution of the story. What is the Princess Saralinda's power? Why does
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