Reviews

Into the Spotlight by Carrie Hope Fletcher

lenaverant's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

pjsandbooks's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

A great childrens chapter book. I enjoyed this story and I think I would have loved it when I was in Junior School (aged 8-11). 

kikpres's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

literarilyshan's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kathis_wonderland's review against another edition

4.0

Into the Spotlight by Carrie Hope Fletcher is a really nice children's book. Inspired by Ballet Shoes, the three Pebble siblings, Marigold, Mabel and Morris, live an extraordinary life in the Pebble Theatre. When the theatre is in danger, they need to come up with a plan to save it. Their plan is to use their strengths and put on the most amazing show London has ever seen.

I really do like Fletcher's story ideas. However, usually I am a bit taken aback by the magical realism she uses. But this book was different! First of all, it is a children's book. And a cute one. I remember watching the film Ballet Shoes when I was little, but I do not remember much. But I can see how Fletcher wove the story of the Fossil sisters into the story of the Pebble sisters. And also, no magical realism was used in this book.

The story was cute. It took me awhile to get into it, but as soon as the Pebbles found the hidden journal, the plot picked up and I enjoyed it more and more. All three children are so unique, and they make you believe that you can do anything you want to do when you believe in yourself. I am sure kids will love this book. All the characters in the book bring the story alive. And the cover is beautiful as well!

All in all, I enjoyed the read. It is a nice children's book that makes everyone believe in themselves.

giu's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

mairfo's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

kittyhelen's review

4.0

A beautifully uplifting and inspiring children's novel!

a_hutchinson19's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

I am not sure this book is aimed at my age but I still found it enjoyable. It would be perfect for a younger audience 

tammie_2207's review

3.0

Read- August 2021
- This was such a cute read, I really enjoyed it.