Back in high school I used this story as a script for a competitive speaking script. In Kentucky "storytelling" was one of the most popular events, because (unlike traditional events) you could jump around, scream, yell, and you didn't have to hold a script while you read it.
Now, I have kids, and I can't wait to show them just how much fun this book was to me back then. It's a fantastic story, well written, and well illustrated.