"Adorable illustrations by Briony May Smith . A super-readable story, imbued with wonder" - Guardian "Katherine Woodfine has managed to fit a really fabulous story into a very manageable sized book . I am in awe of anyone who can encapsulate so much in a relatively small word count but, for me, this is an example of how it can be achieved brilliantly" - Kate Poels "Simple and heart-warming, with beautiful illustrations . young readers are sure to be empowered by Sophie's courage by the end" - Scotsman "Both entertaining and empowering. Briony May Smith's gallery of colourful and atmospheric illustrations are the perfect foil for a story full of adventure, discovery and daring" - Lancashire Evening Post "A very positive message . Will encourage children to linger and look . I think this is a gorgeous "Little Gem" that will be enjoyed by many readers and would make a delightful introduction to historical fiction" - A Library Lady, Blog.