Thumbelina, Tiny Runaway Bride
by Barbara Ensor

    THUMBELINA, TINY RUNAWAY BRIDE by Barbara Ensor
    Category:  Fantasy
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  5/13/08
    Publisher:  Schwartz & Wade
    Reviewed by:  Steph
    Rating:  4 Stars


    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.