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rebekahy's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant story aimed at 8+ with magical creatures, mystery and of course some good old fart humor.
myjourneywithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
juanma_paperback's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
dinnureads's review against another edition
5.0
Friendship, adventures, good food and magic - what else to want from a middle grade book. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Many mysteries went unsolved, so there is hopefully going to be a sequel or two.
judewolf's review against another edition
Time ran out on borrowbox and had too many other books to read
sexybookfairy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
fionak's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This looks like a middle grade novel but it doesn’t read like one. The MC is only 9 and the story and themes are suited to that younger demographic. This would have worked much better as a series of chapter books, imo. But it’s an mildly entertaining tale with lots of food content, including recipes at the end. It would be suited for an adult to read to kids and the illustrations are delightful but I would not hand this to a kid and expect them to enjoy it on their own because its too slow and too long.
As a side note, I read most of this on audiobook which is full-cast and narrated by the author, and it was definitely more entertaining that way.
Many thanks to Tundra Books who kindly sent me a finished copy (or 3!) for review.
As a side note, I read most of this on audiobook which is full-cast and narrated by the author, and it was definitely more entertaining that way.
Many thanks to Tundra Books who kindly sent me a finished copy (or 3!) for review.
where_the_pages_bleed's review against another edition
5.0
SUCH AN AMAZING STORY. I can’t wait for the next one!
Billy and his friends are set out on an incredible journey of magic and sprites and giants! They find a secret window into the other size, the magic side where they learn from the sprites that ‘The Rhythm’ is off. This is bad because the rhythm is what keeps nature and all of life in check.
Billy and his friends are set to help the sprites and on the way they discover a secret. GIants and other creatures are real! They find a map that shows them more areas in the forest to explore but most of all they discover the magic of friendship.
THis book is full of yummy recipes, a tale of friendship, saving the environment and a great way we (as people and magical creatures) come together to safe the day!
Billy and his friends are set out on an incredible journey of magic and sprites and giants! They find a secret window into the other size, the magic side where they learn from the sprites that ‘The Rhythm’ is off. This is bad because the rhythm is what keeps nature and all of life in check.
Billy and his friends are set to help the sprites and on the way they discover a secret. GIants and other creatures are real! They find a map that shows them more areas in the forest to explore but most of all they discover the magic of friendship.
THis book is full of yummy recipes, a tale of friendship, saving the environment and a great way we (as people and magical creatures) come together to safe the day!
smitchy's review against another edition
4.0
Is it bad to say I did not have high hopes for this book, simply because of Jamie Oliver's celebrity status? I stand corrected, this was a fun, engaging, fantasy adventure!
Billy and his three best friends discover far more than they expected when the go adventuring in the local woods. There is magic afoot there and before they know it Billy and his besties are helping Sprites, looking for giants, and trying to find out what has upset the rhythm of this magical world.
If you love stories like Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree this will hit all the right notes and it will be a great bedtime read for 5-12 year olds. There is magic, suspense, and enough action to have the kids wanting more. As you might expect from Jamie Oliver there are lots of opportunities for a picnic with some luscious descriptions of food - sure to encourage unadventurous eaters to try something new!
Billy is dyslexic and with encouragement of family and friends he is always eager to try new things and get things done in his own way - this is a reflection of Jamie's own struggles with dyslexia in school.
Billy and his three best friends discover far more than they expected when the go adventuring in the local woods. There is magic afoot there and before they know it Billy and his besties are helping Sprites, looking for giants, and trying to find out what has upset the rhythm of this magical world.
If you love stories like Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree this will hit all the right notes and it will be a great bedtime read for 5-12 year olds. There is magic, suspense, and enough action to have the kids wanting more. As you might expect from Jamie Oliver there are lots of opportunities for a picnic with some luscious descriptions of food - sure to encourage unadventurous eaters to try something new!
Billy is dyslexic and with encouragement of family and friends he is always eager to try new things and get things done in his own way - this is a reflection of Jamie's own struggles with dyslexia in school.