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draditik's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely fabulous series. One that makes tell all about this story where people wander within books and where old books and their characters come alive. Meet "Anne" and "Alice" and even Shakespeare! This book is an absolute reader's paradise. Though I believe more weightage could given to Tilly's grandparents in this 3rd book but nevertheless, it was completely enthralling. Looking forward to books ahead in this series.
important_idiot's review against another edition
5.0
Book 3 and another 5 star read! I love this series so much and can't wait for the next one to come out this year. It's so much fun and it's totally worth the time it takes to read through the whole thing.
Tilly goes on adventures that the reader can only dream of and I think most readers would agree with that.
Beautiful series. It's now my favorite series, and I can't wait to see if any other will get on that list.
READ THIS BOOK. READ THE WHOLE SERIES.
I read the physical book along with listening to the audiobook. If one of them doesn't work for you, maybe try to read and listen at the same time. As I said already, this is totally worth it. AMAZING!
Tilly goes on adventures that the reader can only dream of and I think most readers would agree with that.
Beautiful series. It's now my favorite series, and I can't wait to see if any other will get on that list.
READ THIS BOOK. READ THE WHOLE SERIES.
I read the physical book along with listening to the audiobook. If one of them doesn't work for you, maybe try to read and listen at the same time. As I said already, this is totally worth it. AMAZING!
chroniclesofabookmum's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harper Collins Fiction for sending me an E-ARC of this wonderful book. I am so grateful for the opportunity.
It is no secret that the Pages & Co series is one of my absolute favourites. I will literally recommend this series to anybody that will listen, and actively promote that if I am lucky enough to have my whole children this is something that I will be introducing to them. I just feel so warm inside every time I am reading one of the books in this series. I absolutely love going on an adventure with Tilly and Oskar. If I could be a bookwanderer I would certainly choose one of these wonderful books. In fact, I would choose Tilly and the Map of Stories as it is my favourite one yet.
I can't write a review for this book without talking about the characters. I just love the characters so so much! Tilly is just so lovable but I also feel like she is such a good role model for the target audience of this book. I mean the following quote just confirms she is my kind of gal:
"Although I see you're a corner-folder. Just as I was starting to like you."
Dog-earring kind of people are also not my kind of people Tilly, lets me friends please? Also a special mention too Oskar. I really feel like he came out of his shell in this book. Has he always been this funny? Honestly I found myself laughing out loud at some of the things he was coming out with. He's hilarious. "Bottom" if you have read this book you will know what I mean. I am not going to mention book character names that appear in this book as I want it to be a surprise for everyone who reads this book, however one particular character really got me in the feels. I loved him so much and just wanted more and more from him.
ALSO, the quip. I love the quip so much and I want to have a go immediately. The concept that imagination is magic is just absolutely wonderful. I especially like the food that it serves, if someone could get me some chocolate cake from Matilda then I would really appreciate it. I just love this kind of theme that is prevalent in all Pages & Co books, especially this one. Anna James has a unique way of gathering everybody favourite childhood stories and combining them into another story. I feel like this is such a smart way, to not only appeal to the target audience but also their parents who no doubt read these books when they were children themselves.
I loved the ending of this book so much but as always it left me wanting more. Not that anything was missing I just loved it that much that I didn't want to stop reading. If you haven't picked up this series then please do, it is absolutely fantastic and one that I will recommend to everyone that will listen. Tilly and the Map of Stories will be released on 17th September in the UK.
It is no secret that the Pages & Co series is one of my absolute favourites. I will literally recommend this series to anybody that will listen, and actively promote that if I am lucky enough to have my whole children this is something that I will be introducing to them. I just feel so warm inside every time I am reading one of the books in this series. I absolutely love going on an adventure with Tilly and Oskar. If I could be a bookwanderer I would certainly choose one of these wonderful books. In fact, I would choose Tilly and the Map of Stories as it is my favourite one yet.
I can't write a review for this book without talking about the characters. I just love the characters so so much! Tilly is just so lovable but I also feel like she is such a good role model for the target audience of this book. I mean the following quote just confirms she is my kind of gal:
"Although I see you're a corner-folder. Just as I was starting to like you."
Dog-earring kind of people are also not my kind of people Tilly, lets me friends please? Also a special mention too Oskar. I really feel like he came out of his shell in this book. Has he always been this funny? Honestly I found myself laughing out loud at some of the things he was coming out with. He's hilarious. "Bottom" if you have read this book you will know what I mean. I am not going to mention book character names that appear in this book as I want it to be a surprise for everyone who reads this book, however one particular character really got me in the feels. I loved him so much and just wanted more and more from him.
ALSO, the quip. I love the quip so much and I want to have a go immediately. The concept that imagination is magic is just absolutely wonderful. I especially like the food that it serves, if someone could get me some chocolate cake from Matilda then I would really appreciate it. I just love this kind of theme that is prevalent in all Pages & Co books, especially this one. Anna James has a unique way of gathering everybody favourite childhood stories and combining them into another story. I feel like this is such a smart way, to not only appeal to the target audience but also their parents who no doubt read these books when they were children themselves.
I loved the ending of this book so much but as always it left me wanting more. Not that anything was missing I just loved it that much that I didn't want to stop reading. If you haven't picked up this series then please do, it is absolutely fantastic and one that I will recommend to everyone that will listen. Tilly and the Map of Stories will be released on 17th September in the UK.
wintermote's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Another exciting installment. Great fun.
munyapenny's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
awesomebrandi's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, the third installment of Pages & Co is non-stop action from the start to the finish. But, it still retains the cozy, loving feel of the other books. Tilly and Oskar continue to grow in confidence, which is such a wonderful representation for the tweens in the world. Anna continues to include beautiful diversity among the characters with an ease and grace that most people should admire. This has a wonderful, creative storyline, and an emotional ending that left my eyes with a hint of tears to them. Five stars all around! I cannot wait for the next book in this fantastic series.
wanderingstories's review against another edition
4.0
I'm giving Tilly and the Map of Stories 4* stars as I've listened to [b: Willow Moss and the Vanished Kingdom|56144009|Willow Moss and the Vanished Kingdom (Starfell, #3)|Dominique Valente|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1606956513l/56144009._SY75_.jpg|87455038] a few weeks ago and completely loved that one.
I really enjoyed this one, too, but it doesnt't feel as magical to me as Willow Moss and the Vanished Kingdom. Willow Moss has more fantasy elements (magical creatures, animals and such) in it and I personally like Willow as a main character more than Tilly. I mean they both are strong characters but Willow seems more gentle, loving and caring.
That said though both middle-grade series are amazing in their own rights and a fun entertaining read!
There is book magic in this book (and series) and it's why I really enjoy the whole of the Pages & Co series.
In this book Tilly and Oscar are off to North America to find the Archivists to save bookwandering! I enoyed both of their journey in this story (can't really tell you - otherwise I would spoil part of the story!) and how they meet Milo and Horatio on the Sesquipedalian or the Quip (short name) train that runs on book magic (imagination).
I really enjoyed this one, too, but it doesnt't feel as magical to me as Willow Moss and the Vanished Kingdom. Willow Moss has more fantasy elements (magical creatures, animals and such) in it and I personally like Willow as a main character more than Tilly. I mean they both are strong characters but Willow seems more gentle, loving and caring.
That said though both middle-grade series are amazing in their own rights and a fun entertaining read!
There is book magic in this book (and series) and it's why I really enjoy the whole of the Pages & Co series.
In this book Tilly and Oscar are off to North America to find the Archivists to save bookwandering! I enoyed both of their journey in this story (can't really tell you - otherwise I would spoil part of the story!) and how they meet Milo and Horatio on the Sesquipedalian or the Quip (short name) train that runs on book magic (imagination).
brandidean's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of this was as good as the previous books. But isn’t it asking a lot of its target audience to recognize William Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Jane Austen? Some of the plot set up seemed like it was just abandoned in place when another idea came along. Bea is just a *bad* mother. And the villains’ exposition at the end was pretty awful. But happy that it left room for more to come at the end. I’d keep reading.
bunana_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed the latter half of the story much more than the first half. It was slow and felt sluggish, however after finding the way towards the Archives was where the story picked up. I also love William’s character in his cunningness and wisdom.
amanda9269's review against another edition
4.0
so lovely and wholesome. a perfect way to end the first part of the pages and co series. i adored William Shakespeare’s character in this book he felt so lovely and i also enjoyed the cameo appearances of Jane Austen and F Scott Fitzgerald. a beautiful childrens novel that describes the worth of books and stories so beautifully.