I adored this book when I was a kid. It made me so happy to gift this to my friend's young children for them to enjoy as they grow.
The story is interesting and well-written, and keeps you engaged.
But what makes this book even better are the drawings. They are detailed and colourful, and really set off my imagination when I was a child. As I grew, I appreciated the art more and more, and I still feel a strong connection to the images even now, so many years later.