Leni Zumas's writing crackles. Her books are sharp, bleak, funny, and possibly dangerous. When her collection of short stories, Farewell Navigator,...
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This is a fabulous book for all ages. We have an ancient cherished copy given to my mother when she was a child shortly after it was published. I read it aloud every Christmas. I am thrilled it is back in print and shall buy several copies for friends. It is an entrancing and uplifting story with strong and attractive characters. A good one for 'tomboys' everywhere. Its' vivid romantic descriptions of prewar Hungary have stayed with me all my life. An unqualified recommendation. Lucinda Kowol Oxford UK
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lucindaoxford, August 12, 2007
This is a fabulous book for all ages. We have an ancient cherished copy given to my mother when she was a child shortly after it was published. I read it aloud every Christmas. I am thrilled it is back in print and shall buy several copies for friends. It is an entrancing and uplifting story with strong and attractive characters. A good one for 'tomboys' everywhere. Its' vivid romantic descriptions of prewar Hungary have stayed with me all my life. An unqualified recommendation. Lucinda Kowol Oxford UK(6 of 11 readers found this comment helpful)