A review by writeronherway
Willow Moss and the Lost Day by Dominique Valente
4.0
If you're looking for a cheerful 9-12 book with a sprinkling of magic reminiscent of the classics then this is for you! Willow's magical power is finding lost things which everybody, including Willow, thinks is a bit rubbish really but when Tuesday goes missing Willow is sought out by the most powerful witch in Starfell. She might be the only one who can find it!
You kind of fall in love with Willow from the moment Moreg Veine (the most feared witch in Starfell) introduces herself and Willow's response is "Oh dear." I really loved how her character grew, her infectious joy when she got her own broom, her comical relationship with hercat sorry, kobold and the friends she made along the way and how she became more confident. The only part I didn't like was the arc in which she lost her grandmother and forgot about it and then had to confront it. It just didn't feel necessary. That said, the cheerful narration and beautiful illustrations by Sarah Warburton really brought the energy and magic of Starfell to life.
It was a lovely read that brought a smile to my face and made me giggle. I look forward to reading the next one and hope it retains the lighthearted tone, soulful characters and spontaneous energy!
You kind of fall in love with Willow from the moment Moreg Veine (the most feared witch in Starfell) introduces herself and Willow's response is "Oh dear." I really loved how her character grew, her infectious joy when she got her own broom, her comical relationship with her
It was a lovely read that brought a smile to my face and made me giggle. I look forward to reading the next one and hope it retains the lighthearted tone, soulful characters and spontaneous energy!