"Cheeky commentary about class and feminism, giggle-inducing wordplay, and jokes about the ridiculousness of imperial overindulgence round out this story." - Kirkus Reviews "Berry (The Passion of Dolssa, 2016) works a kind of magic with this enchanting adventure, orchestrating individual characters' stories into a seamlessly unified narrative." - Booklist *Starred Review "Give to kids who enjoy a clever story and don't mind a strong dose of silliness, or to anyone who loves the idea of a cow who becomes besotted with an ostrich." - School Library Journal "Berry has hit all the right notes to please fairy tale-loving young readers. She gracefully brings the young heroine and her two companions to betterunderstandings of themselves, provides ample cliffhanging scenes of drama andexcitement, and sees to it that the villains are punished in highly satisfying ways." - Horn Book "Berry balances humor, drama, and poignancy effectively, keeping things moving along even while dropping key life lessons about kindness and inclusivity along the way.this novel is fantasy gold for readers who want a straightforward tale told well." - BCCB "Whimsical details, including an enchanted map and a pot of mustard that changes flavor, will delight readers, and the nonstop action will keep them on the edge of their seats.

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