By and large, this tale is an easy read with clever little twists, providing a wholesome story. To me, it almost struck as a remembrance of simpler times with fewer worries (if there ever was such a time). Theres no swearing, not violence, no sex, no smoking, no drinking, etc. I know so not me. But, nevertheless, I enjoyed this little jaunt down tame Boys Boarding School Lane. I especially enjoyed some of the crazy exclamations the boys had Petrified Paintpots!, Cristalized Cheesecakes, and Fossilized Fishhooks!. Yes, Anthony Buckeridge had me laughing out loud with his creativeness.
While there are few females even mentioned, and only 1 female character, they are treated respectfully. Still, a female reader might find less connection to this story than male readers.
While there are few females even mentioned, and only 1 female character, they are treated respectfully. Still, a female reader might find less connection to this story than male readers.
