Burnett had a great idea, but I didn't care for her writing style.

For me, this book was carried by its characters and plot, and it was well done: I love the little girl he created and all of the nuances of the story, and just the story. Fantastic ideas.

However, bearing in mind that I read this as an adult, I didn't enjoy the actual writing. I think it could have been shorter and I think the writing could have been tightened.

I'm glad to have read this book, and I'd recommend it to its intended younger audiences for sure. I think the only way I'd re-read is if I was mentoring a child who wanted to read it together.