This is the most existential 10-year-old I've ever met. In all seriousness, it was so interesting to see this small village in the forest and all of its creatures and happenings through the eyes of Gilly. Having the book be her diary entries and what goes through her head when writing was really fun to read, if not a little messy and all over the place, which is to be expected when a 10-year-old is your main character. The narrator's voice was such a good fit for the character that I created in my head, and the pacing and tone were perfect. I enjoyed the adventurous aspect of the book and can see how this can be a favourite for some kiddies out there. A very interesting perspective and representation of some mental health aspects of some of the characters. Overall this was a fun, whimsical and cute read.