This book, which is based on the Grimm's tale, is about two orphans, Myron and Sadie, who are very talented dressmakers. The two siblings live with an evil, old witch who uses their gift for her own benefit. The witch makes the two siblings work night and day so that she could use the clothing they make to sell in her sweatshop. When the siblings try to escape, the witch turns Myron into a mouse. He remains a mouse until the witch tries to do similar mischief to his sister, Sadie, on the day of her wedding to a real estate tycoon. Even the evil witch's powers and potions aren't enough to spoil this fairy tale's happy ending. I really liked this story and the humor in it. The illustrations also help bring the story to life. ( )

I did not really care for this book; however, I do think that kids (grades 3-5) would like it. It was about two orphans, Myron and Sadie, who were taken in by an evil witch. She worked them very hard to make clothing and would sell the clothes to make a lot of money. Myron and Sadie were tired of being worked so hard, so they decided to run away. The evil witch followed them and created obstacles for them to get through; she eventually turned Myron into a mouse. While Sadie and Myron (still a mouse) were hiding out in a tent they had built, a "tall, handsome man" noticed them. The handsome man was a Real Estate Tycoon. He invited Sadie and Myron to live with him in his mansion. Years later, the Tycoon helped Sadie to become a famous clothing designer. The two fell in love and were going to be married. Wedding announcements were sent out and reached the evil witch. The night before the wedding, Sadie's maid had become ill, so the evil witch disguised herself to take her place. Sadie realized who she was and tried to run away, but the witch had her by the arms and was dragging her to a potion full bath tub. Myron, still a mouse, jumped into the tub and Sadie threw the witch in, too. After an explosion of suds, Myron came out the tub as a real man! The witch was gone. Sadie and the Tycoon were off to be married, with Myron as the best man! ( )

The Boardwalk Princess is a rags to riches tale that features sibling orphans (Sadie and Myron) who are taken in by a witch. The witch uses the Sadie and Myron for their special abilities and talents with clothing. When the orphans run away, the witch casts a spell on Myron and he is cursed. Later, Sadie falls in love with a real estate tycoon and they open up a clothing store. The witch is then jealous and tries to also cast a spell on Sadie. The witch's plan backfires and lifts the curse from Myron. This story gives the revenge that people seek in fairy tales. I thought it was confusing naming the book Boardwalk Princess because in the beginning, I got the feeling both the siblings were the main characters. ( )