" This is a sweet book with a good story line, and good moral. I can understand why this is a children's classic and I think it is better enjoyed as a kid, than as an adult. I really appreciated the direction the book took in showing how this little girl didn't sink when placed in extremely difficult position, she never sunk under the negativity of the people around her. She found the blessings and beauty and amplified it with her imagination to endure this difficult time. I feel like adults reading this, the story and characters seemed to be pretty black and white, without many shades of gray. The main character seems to be more perfect than any child would actually ever be. But that also adds to part of the charm. "
— Brooke, 2/9/2014