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The Book of Wisdom-ish

Formats: E-Book, Paperback

Ages: 8-11, 12-15

Funny, twisted-proverbs adventure.

Adventure begins with a book. And an A.

The Book of Wisdom-ish is where short stories meet a novel, set in the faery tale kingdom of Hearts Melting. The tales are held together by one girl’s investigation into the mysterious holes in the sky. And scones.

Wielding only a potato masher, twelve-year-old Mary must deal with a demon (proving a book should be judged by its cover). Then she notices a peculiar sky-hole…

Grass-eating faery Draxen demonstrates his friendship, Cook is challenged by the proof of the puddings and two-headed giant Crackncrag struggles to be understood. Cities made of glass and myth-magical creatures also feature. As the power behind the sky-holes increases its grip on the land, a dark purpose is revealed. With Mary leading the charge, all must unite to save their peculiar world.

Ages 9+
For fans of Terry Pratchett's Discworld and Jaclyn Moriarty's Bronte Mettlestone Adventures.

(You can also ask your local bookshop to order in a copy.)

Reviews

4 Stars ‘A well-written fantasy for 9 – 12 year olds filled with twists, turns – and plenty of laughs.’

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