By Olivia Levez
Magical. Evocative. Classic.
Alice doesn’t believe in fairies.
With her little brother very sick, her life is all too real.
But everything changes when she has
to move in with her eccentric aunt, on the very edge of the mysterious Darkling
Wood. Amongst those whispering trees, anything can happen…
I loved this story. It has a classic
feel, reminding me of old favourites like The
Faraway Tree, The Secret Garden and Five
Children and It. But at the same time, it is contemporary and realistic, convincingly
exploring modern day Alice’s confusion and anger at her situation. Historical
research is woven through with the letters from Alfred’s sister, during the
First World War, and there’s even a cameo role by Arthur Conan Doyle, when he
comes to talk faeries at Darkling Cottage.
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| The Cottlingley Faeries |
Beautifully written, this is a
perfect read for 10+. I'm very much looking forward to the launch of Emma's next book, Strange Star, at the end of the month!
*****
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| Out at the end of June |
