from Publishers Weekly

Following Princess Furball and Toads and Diamonds, Huck and Lobel now reshape another traditional story, a labyrinthine Scottish tale set in Norway

..."The text is inventively set into Lobel's watercolor and black pen illustrations."...Full Review

From Horn Book

The full-color illustrations match its style with an emphasis on movement and texture. Page composition is varied, adding to the tension

..."full-color illustrations match its style with an emphasis on movement and texture. Page composition is varied"...Full Review

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-A complex Scottish folktale set in Norway. Three sisters set out to marry, the first two seeking riches and status, but the third

..."Richly colored watercolor-and-black-pen paintings done in Lobel's signature painterly style provide a dynamic visual presentation"..Full Review