I first saw the animated film, which I loved and immediately had my parents purchase the book on my behalf. This story taught me a different kind of myth making

I first saw the animated film, which I loved and immediately had my parents purchase the book on my behalf. This story taught me a different kind of myth making and adventure from the high fantasy I read voraciously. It touched my understanding of humanity and nature in new ways, and was part of a foundation of great books that made me a life long reader.