My first impression of this book is if the Canterbury Tales were told in modern English rather than Olde English this would be it. I love the whole flavor of the story and certainly the characters, who wouldn’t love a holy dog who is a hero saving a baby from a snake? Young people, who you know from their later reputations are going on to greater things and greater martyrdoms. It is a beautiful mix of historical fact blended liberally with a dash of folk lore and a bit of whimsy to make this wonderful tale told by many people in an evening at an inn where the ale flows and everyone is caught up by this enchanting tale. I loved it. I was as enthralled as the folks listening at the inn. It’s a great story full of action, adventure, friendship, familial bonding, animals, scary stuff, bad guys and good guys, ponderous religious points from Hebrew and Christian theology. Well done, Adam Gidwitz!
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