I read it as a pre-teen and The Crystal Cave still sets on my shelf today.
Only three books I can say that about. Fire Hunter and The Velvet Room are the other two.
54 posted on 09/03/2021 7:20:45 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear
(I refuse to be afraid. I refuse to bow. I refuse to take any job I do not wish to. So BUZZ OFF!)