Although this is a book written for younger readers, as an adult I found it very interesting and it's definitely a page-turner. As you read the book you can tell it is written very much with the aim of educating the younger reader; there are so many things to learn as you read. I learnt lots that I didn't know about whales and about Proteus syndrome! (the disease suffered by 'The Elephant Man'.) It's a heart-warming book with a good moral message about not judging others by their appearance. Children of all ages will love it.