This book was truly AMAZING! It just takes you away into another world. I am not very fond of fantasy books, but this one was one of the best books i have ever read! The fact that this book is like a"story within a story book" it is wonderful. The way Cornelia develops her characters it is si good, there is not a word in the dictionary that can describe how good it is! I really expected more to the ending of the book but otherwise, it was wonderful! Once you start reading it, you can't stop because Cornelia makes you want to read more! I would recommend this book to children through adults. Once again, this book is truly amazing!