Gr. 4^-6. Harrison retells the story of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, choosing only a few key episodes to give young readers the flavor of the novel in a much shorter form. In the afterword, the writer explains what he has omitted, encourages readers to seek out the original, and recommends a good, complete English translation. Ambrus' artwork brightens nearly every page of the book. Among the illustrations are lively ink drawings, many with watercolor washes, and sensitive silhouettes of the two adventurers. Children will find this a fast-paced, readable introduction to Cervantes' novel. Carolyn Phelan
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"[Harrison's] language captures the style of the original.... Ambrus's artwork is well suited to the story; he captures the personalities of both knight and squire without reducing them to caricatures."--School Library Journal
"A fast-paced, readable introduction to Cervantes' novel."--Booklist
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