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mehsi's review
5.0
What a wonderful, delightful little book!
It was really funny, magical and lovely to read. I really do hope there will be more books about Emily Vole and the magic store.
It was really funny, magical and lovely to read. I really do hope there will be more books about Emily Vole and the magic store.
aimeesue's review
4.0
A very funny book about an orphan girl found in a hatbox, a witch, some fairies, a spirit lamp and a very large talking cat. There's more than a touch of Ronald Dahl- ish humore, slightly dark and definitely dangerous, in that one runs the risk of being turned into a pink bunny at any time.
The audiobook, narrated by Simon Russell Beale is fabulously done. It was a joy to listen to- I only wish it were longer. Thankfully, there are more books in the series.
The audiobook, narrated by Simon Russell Beale is fabulously done. It was a joy to listen to- I only wish it were longer. Thankfully, there are more books in the series.
allicatca's review
2.0
Too British for me? Too dark and odd? I really only enjoyed the beginning and the illustrations.
katykelly's review
4.0
Short but good, nice children's story with the orphan heroine and horrible adopted family, saved by magic. Liked the bunnies. Would make a good film!
asimilarkite's review against another edition
4.0
So cute! So fun! So British-y! This is a great Roald Dahl read-a-like -- in a lot of ways it's very similar to Matilda. It would make a fantastic read-aloud in a classroom (or at home), and there's enough open-endedness to make me curious about the next book. There's a lot of potential for awesomeness in future books when your characters include a gigantic talking tortoise-shell cat named Fidget, fairies (who aren't fairy-sized), and a fairy detective agency.
I'll recommend this widely to 1st-3rd graders, especially.
I'll recommend this widely to 1st-3rd graders, especially.
vihi_s's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
sophielab's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2. Pretty cute - sort of classic feel to it. I'll read the next one in the series for sure.
frankisib's review against another edition
4.0
I was between a 3 and a 4 on this but it's so fun and it reminds me a bit of Polly Horvath who I love. Quirky for sure!
mcampbel's review against another edition
4.0
Continuing to test out books for my niece in future. This one is a very enjoyable and I loved the drawings, especially the ones of Mr. Fidget and the shop. Mr. Fidget is a great character.