This was suggested as a good read-aloud by a mom at the library, and now that I've read it, I plan to add it to my list of suggestions. Rump is a character you understand and root for, and the imagining of his story is very clever. There's plenty of action, especially during his journey, and I loved the humor as well. I guess it could be a little scary for younger listeners...maybe I'd suggest for 1st grade and up.