I enjoyed the way this story drew from West African culture, particularly the Igbo, to create such a full world. The author’s note about fairy tales tied things together well and gave me a new perspective on an element of the story that I originally thought happened a little too quickly. This would be great for reluctant readers, especially since it’s right at the 200-page mark and the chapters are fairly short. It’s also great for kids transitioning from early chapter books to longer ones. I’d recommend this for 4th - 6th grade.