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Title: an okay read, but an excellent retelling
Review: This is a magical retelling that will certainly keep the attention of any adult, but is appropriate for a child of any age. One thing I particularly love is the tomboyish characterization of the main character. I think that young girls could learn a lot from Rosie, about love, independence, and friendship. It does take place in a fairytale land, so even readers of Fantasy will have suspend their disbelief. By which I mean, it is fully part of the fairy tale world - there is plentiful magic, enchantments, and animals can speak. At the same time, Rosie and the other characters don't act wooden and stereotypical.Another item of note was that it kept my interest from the first page. Robin McKinley has a great writing style which really sweeps the reader away.
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