This book is described as an alternate version of "The Brave Little Tailor", Not being familiar with that tale makes it harder to relate to this one - and I think my students would feel the same way.
Saville's father is a tailor but when he moves them to the city and then becomes ill Saville does what she feels she needs to in order to survive - she disguises herself as a boy and starts to work as a tailor herself. Meanwhile there are rumblings of giants in the land and a mysterious Duke who want to be king. With the help of some new friends Saville outwits some giants and eventually figures out a way to defeat the Duke and save the town.
I liked the character of Saville and her relationship with the homeless boy she helps is good. The book to me seemed a bit long and the romance at the end seemed a bit forced...it didn't really seem that she was old enough for most of the book. I don't feel that some of the other characters were fleshed out enough - especially the Duke.
This wasn't a bad book - just wasn't my favorite...
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