"School Library Journal"Ī whizz-pop chocolate romp. This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike. Reminiscent of Roald Dahl s"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." "Booklist" "The Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books" "School Library Journal"Ī quick, magical romp. This book should fly off the shelves, with or without a magic carpet. Saunders offers a coming-of-age tale against the rich backdrop of full period detail. "Booklist, "StarredĪ ripping English boarding-school story with a perceptive heroine and time- travel twist guaranteed to appeal to modern schoolgirls. Along with the entertaining magical elements, the universal themes of self-discovery and looking beyond appearances combine into a wholly engaging and enjoyable read.
Hand this to fans of family-related timeslip fantasies, aficionados of historical fiction fans, and those who like a bit of boarding-school drama.
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