An intriguing magical mystery lurks within the depths of this book, just waiting to be discovered by inquisitive little ones.
When two unruly children can’t quite behave themselves at their Aunt’s house, they are told to go outside and entertain themselves, and inevitably stumble upon further trouble, of course. The two are likeable rogues and their dialogue and actions build them up to be believable characters throughout, with a cheeky side that will appeal to younger children but also remind them what constitutes good behaviour! With a pacy plot line, the story ducks and dives from scene to scene, with each page delivering a crucial piece of the strong story, ultimately ending in a way that will teach children a message about their actions.
The formatting of this book does let it down somewhat: the font isn’t entirely child friendly and is all in capital letters, which isn’t ideal for children learning to read. It’s also worth noting that with the author being based in the US, the spellings are of the American variant. The images themselves are also on the gimicky side, slightly clip art-like in appearance.
Although the story was quite a unique and interesting one, the presentation does mean the book isn’t immediately as appealing as it could be. The Book Dragon enjoyed this playful tale and awards it 3 stars.
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