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adamskiboy528491's review against another edition
4.0
Find your cloud. The Weather Weaver by Tamsin Mori is like I just swallowed a rainbow. I was fully immersed in this sun-sparkled, wind-whooshed, cloud-swirled, storm-boom of a story. It was written in a clear, engaging manner with a pace that drives the story forward and makes you just have to read one more chapter. Within the themes of magic and mystery the author is able to cleverly touch on issues such as grief with great sensitivity.
The story is about 11-year-old Stella who goes to stay with her grandfather on one of the Shetland Islands over the summer holidays while her parents are away, working. At first, Stella is excited to be returning to the island, a place that was her home when she was younger. However, Stella's excitement quickly vanishes when she discovers that being on the island no longer feels the way it used to. With tensions in her grandfather's house rising, Stella runs outside to find a quiet place to calm down. It is here that she begins to learn about the magic of the island and the magic that is inside herself which are both thrilling, but also dangerous.
The story comes in multiple layers. Any fans of mystery and magic will love this story, which weaves Scottish myths into a thrilling tale of battling environmental forces with powerful female characters at its heart. The Shetland setting is beautifully realised, as is the healing relationship between two characters of different generations who have been set adrift by grief. This is a debut novel with sad and scary and funny moments very well mixed together. With myths, nature and magic, this is an enjoyable read for middle-grade readers.
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
This was just as adorable as I hoped! And Nimbus the cloud has such a vivacious personality, I want my own cloud now...
I really ended up liking Stella’s relationship with her grandfather, and that we get to see her understand some of the things that have gone on in his head. There is a little bit of an easy fix it, but I did also like how that was handled in the end. Stella herself is lovely, and I’m really looking forward to getting more time with her in future books.
My only real complaint is that this feels a bit like half a story. Not in a bad way, but that we don’t get as much time doing all the things as I wanted! Haha. It is clearly setting up a series though, and I am very happy about that. So there is so much more to learn about Stella and her powers, and how magic works.
Not to mention Tamar. There is definitely more to who Tamar is and what she does. And spinning magic, I want to see that!
I will definitely be picking up book two of this series! 4 stars.
This was just as adorable as I hoped! And Nimbus the cloud has such a vivacious personality, I want my own cloud now...
I really ended up liking Stella’s relationship with her grandfather, and that we get to see her understand some of the things that have gone on in his head. There is a little bit of an easy fix it, but I did also like how that was handled in the end. Stella herself is lovely, and I’m really looking forward to getting more time with her in future books.
My only real complaint is that this feels a bit like half a story. Not in a bad way, but that we don’t get as much time doing all the things as I wanted! Haha. It is clearly setting up a series though, and I am very happy about that. So there is so much more to learn about Stella and her powers, and how magic works.
Not to mention Tamar. There is definitely more to who Tamar is and what she does. And spinning magic, I want to see that!
I will definitely be picking up book two of this series! 4 stars.
avam22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
justreadjessie's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
stitchsaddiction's review against another edition
5.0
My initial thought when I finished The Weather Weaver was that I now want my own cloud to give me cuddles and to teach to do such things as lightning in the house. Perhaps a bad example as I'm scared of lightning storms. However, the point still stands that due to Nimbus the cloud and Stella's friendship I now find myself wanting a cloud.
This book is wonderful, drawing on the myths and legends about the beautiful Shetland Isles and the wonders of Mother Nature's most unpredictable creation - weather.
Tamsin Mori has brought the Shetlands to life, with the mention of the seasonal occurance of the beaches being closed for the safety of the nesting birds, the colony of Puffins that inhabit the rocks surrounding the lighthouse and the relative isolation that exists for those who live there. All of which create a truly immersive world for the reader and I believe helps you feel as though you are there alongside Stella as she steps off the precarious gangplank and into an adventure she couldn't have ever imagined.
The Weather Weaver also deals with the sensitive subject of grief and how people react to, and handle the loss of a loved one in different ways. This is so well done that I found myself choked with emotion as I recognised my way of coping in the manner Stella's grandfather does - and although it confuses her, it shows that there is no right or wrong way of grieving. Something sadly, children at any age often have to face.
This book is everything and more than what I hoped for when it caught my eye. You can be lost to myths and legends of silkies, sea witches and more - and who doesn't love the opportunity to be lost to the 'what ifs' of the world. I truly hope that Tamsin Mori will be writing a sequel because I want to see more of Nimbus and his adorable reactions to making Stella happy. (See, this is why I want a cloud of my own)
Thank you to Netgalley for my eARC.
This book is wonderful, drawing on the myths and legends about the beautiful Shetland Isles and the wonders of Mother Nature's most unpredictable creation - weather.
Tamsin Mori has brought the Shetlands to life, with the mention of the seasonal occurance of the beaches being closed for the safety of the nesting birds, the colony of Puffins that inhabit the rocks surrounding the lighthouse and the relative isolation that exists for those who live there. All of which create a truly immersive world for the reader and I believe helps you feel as though you are there alongside Stella as she steps off the precarious gangplank and into an adventure she couldn't have ever imagined.
The Weather Weaver also deals with the sensitive subject of grief and how people react to, and handle the loss of a loved one in different ways. This is so well done that I found myself choked with emotion as I recognised my way of coping in the manner Stella's grandfather does - and although it confuses her, it shows that there is no right or wrong way of grieving. Something sadly, children at any age often have to face.
This book is everything and more than what I hoped for when it caught my eye. You can be lost to myths and legends of silkies, sea witches and more - and who doesn't love the opportunity to be lost to the 'what ifs' of the world. I truly hope that Tamsin Mori will be writing a sequel because I want to see more of Nimbus and his adorable reactions to making Stella happy. (See, this is why I want a cloud of my own)
Thank you to Netgalley for my eARC.
bluewithstars's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent adventure and a real page-turner. I just loved the magic and power of the weather and its links to emotions. Stella is a feisty and 'real' character to whom the reader can relate. I do hope there will be more adventures to come.
cathyp72's review against another edition
4.0
A hugely enjoyable debut. I loved the ideas here, having your own personal cloud and being able to bottle weather. The characters are well thought out, Stella and her grandfather both struggling to deal with loss and finding their way though. The setting is particularly well drawn and vivid, you get a real feel for the wildness of Shetland throughout the story. I loved this and will be looking out for the next.
My thanks to #NetGalley and Uclan publishers for the ARC in return for an honest review.
My thanks to #NetGalley and Uclan publishers for the ARC in return for an honest review.
pixelatlantis's review against another edition
5.0
~I received this book free from Netgalley in return for an honest review~
I absolutely loved reading this book! Nimbus is so cute and I really would love a cloud of my own.
Stella is a great, strong character and I like that Mori lets her explore a whole range of emotions while showing that they can each be helpful (not the stereotype that girls have to be quiet and hide their emotions).
The magic in this book is so beautifully written. Mori manages to get everything to tie together so well. I especially love all of Tamar's jars!
As a crafter, I loved reading about the spinning wheel, knitted scarf, and woven towels. I think there is magic in crafting in my life and reading this book made me wish that I was able to weave like Tamar.
I really hope that this story turns into a series because I really want to learn everything there is to know about cloud magic, and I would love to spend some more time with Nimbus!
I absolutely loved reading this book! Nimbus is so cute and I really would love a cloud of my own.
Stella is a great, strong character and I like that Mori lets her explore a whole range of emotions while showing that they can each be helpful (not the stereotype that girls have to be quiet and hide their emotions).
The magic in this book is so beautifully written. Mori manages to get everything to tie together so well. I especially love all of Tamar's jars!
As a crafter, I loved reading about the spinning wheel, knitted scarf, and woven towels. I think there is magic in crafting in my life and reading this book made me wish that I was able to weave like Tamar.
I really hope that this story turns into a series because I really want to learn everything there is to know about cloud magic, and I would love to spend some more time with Nimbus!