Bawden constructs a vivid world which leaves both the characters and reader in wonder. In such a rich world, Bawden manages to balance several characters and gives them all a unique sense of personality and life. Family is clearly an important element in this story which is refreshing and separates it from a lot of other fantasy works where teenagers often venture by themselves without much considering their family bonds. I think this would suit younger readers because it is both enjoyable and easy to read and occasionally challenging with longer sentences and vocabulary choices.
