Orchard takes a traditional approach to folk tales. His trolls, witches, and mermaids resemble the darker, Northern European traditions. They are often cruel and capricious, or lazy liars. They are vulnerable to sunlight and have limits to their power. So, this is not a story for everyone. Very young children may not enjoy it, may find the story hard to follow, but that's okay. This story isn't intended for the very young. Its a story for fans of fairy tales. And the art is mightly impressive. They're very detailed line drawings.
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