This is an odd little adventure book about Hattie and the mischief she gets into. From things like pulling up the neighbors flowers, because she wants pretty flowers for her mother, to putting soap into one of the boys drinks, because she is angry at him.

Like any good picture book, you can read this at the children's level, as well as at the adult level, where things are hinted at, such as the father not approving of Hattie going to after school sessions at the local church.

The story follows her adventures for her first year of school, a place she has never been before, and because she lives way out in the back of beyond, she has never hung out with other children her age, so has no way to know how to react to them.

It is cute, a little weird, because even though it is a good translation, some things are still odd, and some things can't be translated, such as the song they are supposed to sing at the end of the year.

Enjoyable escape, however. So, recommend it.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.