3.75
hopeful inspiring slow-paced

I loved this story as a child and was excited to read to my daughter. I loved the garden and nature elements, the Magic and fresh air, friendship and good thoughts all making them healthy.

I didn't like the racism, and excessive focus on Mary being ugly but because I was reading out loud I could skim or rephrase parts. Of it's time but maybe I'd pick a modernised version to let my child read herself.

As always we adore the MinaLima editions! Stunning!!