At face value, this is a fairly standard magic story. We have a young witch who is frustrated by the slow methodical way she is expected to train. Her impatience causes trouble when a spell has unintended consequences involving a water dragon. Sophie learns magic and patience, etc. But it's also more than that. It's a tale of the expectation and disapproval of adults and how it influences a child's behavior. It is the way children can flourish if given the chance. And it is a collection of beautiful dynamic artwork on top of that. The marketing for this book compares it to the films of Studio Ghibli and the comparison is well earned.
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