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Reviewed on November 1, 2015 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–7—Jonathan York, the drab, anxious protagonist of this unusual fairy tale, has taken a shortcut through a menacing swamp and is now lost. He meets a group of travelers who invite him to find refuge in a secluded inn that is run by an unusual elderly couple. The innkeepers will allow the group to stay for a price—not money, but rather a story of adventure to help remind them of their younger days. One by one the travelers recall colorful tales that are presented in rich, descriptive detail and accompanied by qui...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



