Name: Children of Little Might
Item: Children of Little Might
Rating: 5
Author: Sharjeel Farooq

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"Children of Little Might" are well-drawn, which is one of the book's strengths. Each character in the book is nuanced, fully developed

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Montague ‘Monty Hill’ Glupie is a sixteen-year-old with autism and a penchant for languages. He found a manuscript that promised to grant his every wish once he translates it. Because no one believes in wishes, he makes an impossible one: he wishes for the princess in the manuscript. If she likes him, magic exists, and if she falls in love with him, miracles happen.

When no one comes, Monty returns to school to face another horrible day until a new girl arrives; Aislinn. It’s the start of an adventure that takes him to a kingdom in another world where he lands himself in hot water when he fights his own high-school principal. Can he accept that his autism may well be his 'super power'?

Peter D'Hollander's breathtaking book "Children of Little Might" takes readers on a trip through the lives of four generations of a Belgian family. The story covers several generations and the turbulent events of the 20th century, from World War I's devastation to the emergence of the European Union.

The four women who make up the family—Lieve, Anna, Marie, and Solange—are the focus of the story. Every one of these women has her own battles and obstacles to overcome, ranging from the horrors of war to the challenges of raising a family in a society that is changing quickly. The novel examines the concepts of family, love, and resiliency through their experiences.

Characters in "Children of Little Might" are well-drawn, which is one of the book's strengths. Each character in the book is nuanced, fully developed, and has her own set of strengths and faults. Their exchanges give the plot depth and refinement, and their relationships with one another are complex and realistic.

The historical backdrop of the book is also done properly. From the turbulent years following World War I to the optimism of the early European Union,

D'Hollander is adept at capturing the ethos of each period. Readers will learn a lot about this much underappreciated region of Europe from the novel's interesting investigation of Belgian history and culture.

But the writing in "Children of Little Might" might be its best asset. The prose of D'Hollander is exquisite and potent, and the descriptions images of the natural world are especially powerful. The novel is a poignant and captivating read because of its emotional nuance and depth.

"Children of Little Might" is a historical fiction masterpiece overall. Anyone interested in family sagas, historical fiction, or European history should read this book because of its captivating characters, vividly depicted historical location, and exquisite writing. Highly suggested.

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