"Burnett's classic story of a disagreeable and self-centered little girl and her equally disagreeable invalid cousin is as real and wise and enthralling now as it was when it was first written over 75 years ago. The strength of her characterizations pulls readers into the story, and the depth inherent in the seemingly simple plot continues to make this sometimes forgotten story as vital to the maturation of young readers as Tom Sawyer and Little Women. Hague's illustrations enhance the story beautifully, capturing as they do, both the old-fashioned and timeless quality of the tale. The charm, clarity, and muted tones of Hague's paintings add dimension to each part of the tale. A reissue of an old classic to be treasured by a new generation of children (and their parents)!"
It's about time I buckled down and read a classic. I was not sure I was going to like this one when I started because, to be perfectly honest, of how bratty these kids were and wondering where their parents where, even though that was laid out. I just didn't want the kids to be that controlling of everyone around them. I was happy when they found each other and started to help each other become more human and likeable. I do hope they have their happily ever after now that they can actually be nice to other people.
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