I started reading late last night, was sneak-reading when I could at school today, and ignored my family when I got home to finish it! The story-telling is wonderful, I loved all the of the pictures and enjoyed the characters. I would give it a 4.5 if I could -- I just wasn't in love with the ending....too many neatly constructed coincidences for me. I know my kids will love it! Grades 4+ Read May, 2014