Jennifer E. (jenenglish) reviewed on 8/19/2007 + 40 more book reviews

I first read this in school, about 3rd grade I believe, and I have always remembered how much fun it was. I found it again at a library sale, and grabbed it. It's still just as fun, and the descriptions of events and charachters reminded me a lot of Mark Twain. Of course, his works were much longer, and in ways darker, but the author uses the same matter of fact attitude in this book.
The one thing that stood out during this read was how religious the book is. It's not overtly so, but the comments and observations throughout make me wonder how it was that this was approved reading at a public school. As a Christian, I can appreciate it, but as someone who would never tread on another's beliefs, it seems this book would be the basis for a separation of church and state lawsuit today.
... Which is sad because it's a wonderful story, well written, very entertaining, and altogether a terrific read for kids and adults.

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