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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Join Tilly and Oskar as they venture through fairytales, discover book magic, and work to discover who is stealing it.
The series hits is stride in book two, as the world expands and the characters become more comfortable in their own skin. You'll visit some of your childhood favorites, with a twist, as you adventure with your new friends.
The series hits is stride in book two, as the world expands and the characters become more comfortable in their own skin. You'll visit some of your childhood favorites, with a twist, as you adventure with your new friends.
adventurous
fast-paced
Following Tilly and Oskar’s adventures in The Bookwanderers, the bookwandering community is in an upheaval. Answers may lie within fairy tales and Tilly’s grandparents have warned her that fairy tales are unpredictable and unstable. But if that is where answers can be found, shouldn’t someone venture inside?
Most common question at a library: “Do I need to read this in order?” For this trilogy, a resounding “YES” is the answer. And, honestly, the majority of the time the answer is “yes” for fantasy books. Generally, with fantasy, book #1 lays groundwork: it builds the story’s world and gives readers a foundation into the characters while also telling you a gripping tale. Pages & Co. does this … so READ BOOK #1 FIRST!
Being a huge fan of fairy tales and the many, many YA retellings that have surfaced over recent years (any Lunar Chronicles fans out there?!), I was thrilled to see that Tilly would be wandering into fairy tales in book two. Anna James retains her incredible knack for writing a middle grade novel that is only a “middle grade novel” because her main character is middle grade! The plot is tight, the villains are pure evil, the characters have a spunk that is so true-to-life. Listening to Tilly react to her grandparents’ restrictions is like listening to any determined middle school aged person: she is eager to test her boundaries and she has started to question the wisdom of her elders.
Be forewarned though: this ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger. Luckily, the USA third installment published at the same time as the UK version this time. So, NO WAITING REQUIRED. Well, unless, like me, you are waiting for a library copy. I have my request in and am eagerly awaiting it coming out from cataloguing so I can find out what happens next!
Most common question at a library: “Do I need to read this in order?” For this trilogy, a resounding “YES” is the answer. And, honestly, the majority of the time the answer is “yes” for fantasy books. Generally, with fantasy, book #1 lays groundwork: it builds the story’s world and gives readers a foundation into the characters while also telling you a gripping tale. Pages & Co. does this … so READ BOOK #1 FIRST!
Being a huge fan of fairy tales and the many, many YA retellings that have surfaced over recent years (any Lunar Chronicles fans out there?!), I was thrilled to see that Tilly would be wandering into fairy tales in book two. Anna James retains her incredible knack for writing a middle grade novel that is only a “middle grade novel” because her main character is middle grade! The plot is tight, the villains are pure evil, the characters have a spunk that is so true-to-life. Listening to Tilly react to her grandparents’ restrictions is like listening to any determined middle school aged person: she is eager to test her boundaries and she has started to question the wisdom of her elders.
Be forewarned though: this ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger. Luckily, the USA third installment published at the same time as the UK version this time. So, NO WAITING REQUIRED. Well, unless, like me, you are waiting for a library copy. I have my request in and am eagerly awaiting it coming out from cataloguing so I can find out what happens next!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
I received this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I just love this world. I want to be able to bookwander so badly.
I love Tilly’s frustration in this as well as her reaction to those around her - it really felt like she was her age, and not magically with the composure of an adult. Plus I loved getting to see more of the underlibrary and fairytales.
I did find it a little frustrating that it was simple resolve for one thing and no resolution for another. But I think that just means that book 3 is going to be awesome and action packed!
Oscar was also full of sass! And learning more about his background was fab.
Honestly this series is just pure excellent fun.
I just love this world. I want to be able to bookwander so badly.
I love Tilly’s frustration in this as well as her reaction to those around her - it really felt like she was her age, and not magically with the composure of an adult. Plus I loved getting to see more of the underlibrary and fairytales.
I did find it a little frustrating that it was simple resolve for one thing and no resolution for another. But I think that just means that book 3 is going to be awesome and action packed!
Oscar was also full of sass! And learning more about his background was fab.
Honestly this series is just pure excellent fun.
This series has continued to be a favourite of me and my children’s. From tracking various plots and subplots to the introduction to various literary characters and the general importance of freedom of knowledge and choice I love this series. Can’t wait to start book 3 with them!
Sidenote both of my girls dressed as Tilly for their favourite literary character school day dress up!
Sidenote both of my girls dressed as Tilly for their favourite literary character school day dress up!
This was one fun but I liked the first better.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A