Description: Morpurgo's sprightly writing brings out all the humor as well as the horror of the original tale, and Foreman's profuse, evocative watercolor-and-pastel illustrations highlight the drama in each scene. --School Library Journal (starred review) Morpurgo offers a fluid translation . . . enhanced by striking art, plus handsome packaging that includes text in (perfectly legible) green, this full rendition stands apart. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Morpurgo's dramatic telling captures the vitality of the tale as well as its beauty and mystery. Foreman illuminates the book with watercolor-and-pastel illustrations that are true to the story, full of energy and aglow with colors. --Booklist (starred review)

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