This delightful tale marks Dorothy Canfield Fisher as one of those rare authors able to hold the sympathy and attention of adults and children alike. (C.S. Lewis was another.) Adults will enjoy the subtle humor and gentle irony, while both young and old will enjoy the deeply satisfying tale of Elizabeth Ann's growing confidence and awakening to the world outside herself. Fisher was a master storyteller, and aspiring writers could do worse than use this book as a model for good writing.