This series follows a young girl who escapes life's difficulties by retreating into a world of fantasy. There, she becomes a hero battling mythical creatures and sorcerers. It's a captivating tale about the power of imagination and the courage to face one's own demons, whether real or imagined. The series explores themes of growing up, coping with loss, and finding one's place in the world.
Tells the story of Barbara Thorson, an acerbic fifth-grader so consumed with fantasy that she doesn't just tell people that she kills giants with an ancient Norse warhammer - she starts to believe it herself. This book reveals the reasons for Barbara's troubled behavior, as she learns to reconcile her fantasy life with the real world.
Barbara Thorson, a girl battling monsters both real and imagined, kicks butt, takes names, and faces her greatest fear in this bittersweet, coming-of-age story called "Best Indy Book of 2008" by IGN.