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Book Review of Thumbelina: Tiny Runaway Bride

Thumbelina: Tiny Runaway Bride
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Reviewed by Steph for TeensReadToo.com

Many know the story of Thumbelina. She is a very tiny girl who one day went on the adventure of a lifetime. She met toads, a mouse, a mole, and a swallow.

She also met her true love -- the little king of the flowers.

Barbara Ensor takes the classic story and makes some changes of her own, based on her logic of how the story should end.

This easy and fast read will be very entertaining to readers of all ages. With only about 150 pages, the reader can learn the entire story of Thumbelina in a short time. The story flows from one scene to another, bringing the classic character of Thumbelina to life.

Readers are sure to enjoy this fascinating story re-created by Ms. Ensor.