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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Tanya was born with the second sight, which means she can see fairies and other mythical creatures. This wouldn't be so awful if the creatures didn't make her life miserable. She's never met anyone else with the second sight, which makes her life even more difficult. She's sent to live with her grandmother in a mysterious old mansion, where a case of a missing girl might get her more answers about her power. I liked this book a lot- it was my second time reading it. The first time was a long time ago, so it was nice to read it again. It was not my favorite, but it was suspenseful and a good book
First, I probably should give a disclaimer. I read this book while I was feeling stressed out about my laptop crashing . . .it gave me a great way to get my mind off that problem. At the same time, that background stress may have affected the way I read the book. I hope to read it again and review it again at a later date.
I liked, and really liked, this book in turns. At some points I sympathized with the main character, Tanya, and at others, I didn't. I wanted just a little more interaction between Tanya and her grandmother, and more between herself and those who are later revealed to be her guardians.
At the same time, I really enjoyed her growing trust and friendship with both Fabian and Rowen, and I'm looking forward to reading more about all these characters in their next adventure, the 13 Curses.
The urban fantasy setting felt very detailed, and Tanya's interactions with the faerie world were very well written.
I liked, and really liked, this book in turns. At some points I sympathized with the main character, Tanya, and at others, I didn't. I wanted just a little more interaction between Tanya and her grandmother, and more between herself and those who are later revealed to be her guardians.
At the same time, I really enjoyed her growing trust and friendship with both Fabian and Rowen, and I'm looking forward to reading more about all these characters in their next adventure, the 13 Curses.
The urban fantasy setting felt very detailed, and Tanya's interactions with the faerie world were very well written.
Honestly, one of the books I really need to re-read. That was my first 100 pages+ book I've read, back when I was like 6. Since then, I'm still in love with those "British fairy tale fantasies"
I really liked this story of a girl who sees real fairies all around her. These are not the kind sweet Tinkerbell kind of fairies, they are sneaky, and sometimes downright mean. It's kind of a dark story, but I think 5-6th would be just fine with it.
Obwohl ich um einiges älter bin als beim Erstlensen, finde ich es immer noch gut. Freue mich auf den zweiten Teil.
I loved this book even more when I was a bit younger and it is what made me start loving this form of fantasy so much.
The perfect book to introduce the reader to the more twisted side of the fey.
The perfect book to introduce the reader to the more twisted side of the fey.
All time favourite book series and author, idc if it’s middle grade, it’s so good✋ maybe I’m biased idk
OH MY GOD! This book is awesome and even better than that, there are two more to follow. ( Having just finished the second one, I can honestly say, that this series manages to improve on perfection.)
Tanya has been sent to stay with her grandmother at Elvesdon Manor, after her mother had reached a point where she could no longer cope with the unexplained nightly disturbances. Tanya is distraught at the thought of going to stay with her cold hearted grandmother in a decrepit ancient manor, where she knows the fairies will still taunt her. However when she discovers the unsolved mystery of a young girl who disappeared in the woods by the house and how the disappearance affected the residents of Elvesdon manor, she is desperate to find out what really happened. With the help of Fabian, the caretaker's son, she sets out to find out the truth about the girl's disappearance, only to find herself caught up in the mystery and in danger of becoming a central part of it.
This is a rather dark tale of mystery and suspense that has you gripped from page one. I did find a few comical aspects within the pages, which really appealed to my sniggering inner child (Fairy splattered on windscreen like a fly!). The fairies in this book are not sweet and loving like dear old Tinkerbell, they have a sinister side to their nature, be prepared to be scared by their antics. The story flows beautifully reaching high and low points in tension like a winding river.
The characters are extremely well written and believable. I fell in love with Red on her first appearance in the book. I adored her courageous and spunky attitude and I knew straightaway that she and I would be great friends. She doesn't let anyone stand in her way. Tanya makes a wonderful lead character. She is honest and respectable and takes on any challenge to solve the mystery. Elvesdon Manor is one of the biggest characters in the book and one where I could happily live amongst the secret fairy residents.
It is not often that I buy the rest of a series, after reading just half a book, but I knew I was onto a winner with this one. I could imagine this book being picked up by Disney and made into a film. It is just so good.
I can't leave a review of this book, without mentioning the cover. It is awesome, isn't it? The Thirteen Treasures are created so beautifully on the front cover, I wanted to reach in and pull the bracelet out to wear.
Michelle Harrison won the Waterstones Children's Book Award in 2009 with this, her debut novel and I can see why it won. It contains everything a good children's book should have and will be loved by young and old. Michelle Harrison's book had me reminiscing the delightful adventures of the Famous Five and Secret Seven in the Enid Blyton books that brightened my childhood. I felt that the author had recaptured Enid Blyton's long lost writing style and giving it a thorough makeover, suitable for the modern children of the 21st Century.
Don't take my word for it. Go and read it for yourself!
Tanya has been sent to stay with her grandmother at Elvesdon Manor, after her mother had reached a point where she could no longer cope with the unexplained nightly disturbances. Tanya is distraught at the thought of going to stay with her cold hearted grandmother in a decrepit ancient manor, where she knows the fairies will still taunt her. However when she discovers the unsolved mystery of a young girl who disappeared in the woods by the house and how the disappearance affected the residents of Elvesdon manor, she is desperate to find out what really happened. With the help of Fabian, the caretaker's son, she sets out to find out the truth about the girl's disappearance, only to find herself caught up in the mystery and in danger of becoming a central part of it.
This is a rather dark tale of mystery and suspense that has you gripped from page one. I did find a few comical aspects within the pages, which really appealed to my sniggering inner child (Fairy splattered on windscreen like a fly!). The fairies in this book are not sweet and loving like dear old Tinkerbell, they have a sinister side to their nature, be prepared to be scared by their antics. The story flows beautifully reaching high and low points in tension like a winding river.
The characters are extremely well written and believable. I fell in love with Red on her first appearance in the book. I adored her courageous and spunky attitude and I knew straightaway that she and I would be great friends. She doesn't let anyone stand in her way. Tanya makes a wonderful lead character. She is honest and respectable and takes on any challenge to solve the mystery. Elvesdon Manor is one of the biggest characters in the book and one where I could happily live amongst the secret fairy residents.
It is not often that I buy the rest of a series, after reading just half a book, but I knew I was onto a winner with this one. I could imagine this book being picked up by Disney and made into a film. It is just so good.
I can't leave a review of this book, without mentioning the cover. It is awesome, isn't it? The Thirteen Treasures are created so beautifully on the front cover, I wanted to reach in and pull the bracelet out to wear.
Michelle Harrison won the Waterstones Children's Book Award in 2009 with this, her debut novel and I can see why it won. It contains everything a good children's book should have and will be loved by young and old. Michelle Harrison's book had me reminiscing the delightful adventures of the Famous Five and Secret Seven in the Enid Blyton books that brightened my childhood. I felt that the author had recaptured Enid Blyton's long lost writing style and giving it a thorough makeover, suitable for the modern children of the 21st Century.
Don't take my word for it. Go and read it for yourself!
I've read this book a number of times and I'm always surprised how much I like it, given that I usually dislike fantasy. I think what really makes it for me is the characters. They're deep and interesting, and although their world is obviously not real, their struggles are nonetheless believable. The plot can be a little garbled at times, but the explanations usually work well. I love how the as the series progresses everything gets better and more developed rather than less interesting, as is the trend with trilogies.
I loved this book! It was like a dark and twisted fairy tale. It wasn't like a normal happy fairy story. These fairies weren't friendly. They hurt the girl and tormented her. She was afraid. The girl is born with a second sight and can see them. But not everyone believes her. She goes to her grandmother's country worn-down estate for a week. But, there are lots of fairies there. She also unravels a mystery too. I absolutely loved this series!!!! I would reccommend this book to anyone. Another book like this is Entwined. VERY good too.