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melissa_bookworm's review
3.0
This was a rather macabre read, starting with Magrit and her friend Master Puppet living in a cemetery which is bordered on all sides by tall apartment buildings. One day when Magrit finds a squalling baby, the world as she and Master Puppet know it changes forever. It was definitely gripping and there were aspects like the voices of Master Puppet and the 'girl' that make you question what is actually happening.
Deals with friendship, death, moving on and growing up. I haven't read anything like this in children's literature, it really stands out to me.
Deals with friendship, death, moving on and growing up. I haven't read anything like this in children's literature, it really stands out to me.
norcani's review
2.0
This was kind of pointless. It was very short, and nothing much happened. The twist at the end was not even a real twist, it was obvious from page one. I honestly thought the twist was going to be that was not true after all. Even for a kids book. On the positives: there were some passages here and there that I liked, oh, and the cover is gorgeous.
lexiesophocli's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
a lovely self-encased novel about grief, memory, and love. wholesome and warming like a winter fire, magrit and her thoughts slowly consumed mine. i feel for her and my heart yearns for her naivety but i am so very proud of my magrit for learning and growing - always almost ten.
tehani's review
5.0
My review for this book will appear in Books+Publishing, but I can say here HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It's a superbly written, just-dark-enough, thought-provoking and shivery story, beautifully packaged. You won't regret getting your hands on it, for yourself or the younger reader in your life, when it is released in March.
tazzabunny's review
3.0
It is not a bad book but I didn't realise that it is for a slightly younger audience. It was still a cute and imaginative story.
sean67's review
3.0
Average story, very quick to read, kenos you engaged and interested, nothing too exciting or memorable.
prescriptionbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely check this out if your a fan of Neil Gaiman's Coraline and The Graveyard
anna_hepworth's review
5.0
This is a very clever bit of horror for kids. Surreal and dreamlike in places, it maintains an inner consistency that doesn‰ЫЄt quite match with the real world in so many ways. Battersby has a fine touch with prose, and it shows well here.