This comic, playful seven-plus quest, showing Michael Rosen at the peak of his powers, is sprinkled with fairy-tale magic. * The Metro * Former Childrens Laureate Michael Rosen has struck gold again with this charming short novel perfect for young readers aged seven to nine. * PA Media, Syndicated in: Evening Chronicle (Newcastle), Western Morning News (Devon & Cornwall), Derby Telegraph, Leicester Mercury, Sentinel (Stoke-on-Trent), Belfast Telegraph and Nottingham Post * features in Kitty Empires roundup of the best chapter books of November and overall best chapter books of 2023 for The Observer * The Observer * When Rosen was suffering with Covid-19, one of his objectives was to get better and finish this story, which was based on tales he would tell his son on holiday. The result, a heros journey packed full of adventure and charm, is a triumph. * The Bookseller * The prose is pitch perfect for the 7-9 year old range and would make an excellent read for an independent reader, a bedtime story adventure or even a year 2-4 whole class read. Highly recommended - a warm-hearted and fun tale from a man with a huge heart for entertaining children (young and old) * NetGalley Reviewer *
