One of my favorite books from my childhood, with a great new audiobook adaptation.
This book is a must read if you like: Classic Fairytales, short Middle Grade books, redemption stories, fun characters.
My Thoughts
This book has lived rent free in my head since I was a little kid for one reason…potatoes.
This is a fun escaped of how two unlikely boys go from enemies to friends.
I enjoyed rereading these after about 20 years and the narration in this version was really engaging.
One of my favorite parts of the story when Prince Brat was offered potatoes for the first time. The descriptions of kids eating boiled potatoes with their hands was so vivid for me as a kid I still think about it to this day.
The boys are joined by a cast of engaging and fun characters that it was fun to spend time with again.
I highly recommend this book for all the kids in your life (and you too!). It’s a quick 2 hour read so why not?
About the Book
This book was given to me by Harper Children’s Audio on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Snapshot
Profanity: None
Intimacy: None
Violence: light, some descriptions of corporal punishment.
Themes: Enemies to friends, finding your place in the world
Book Details
Genre(s): Children’s Fantasy
Published by: Bramble | Macmillan Audio
Date Published: 07/21/2026
Format Read: Audiobook
Where I Got It: NetGalley ARC/ALC
Stand alone or series Number: It is a standalone.
Narrators: Ralph Lister
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