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yhtak's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sprinkledwithwords's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
allreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
andreareads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jessmaeshelley's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. What a beautiful magical book. (Inside & out!) The writing sings and leaps off the page! McKay captures the imagination, voices and actions of childhood so well. The entire time I felt a familiar comfort in my bones - reminicing on primary school days. This book is so heartwarming. It's an ode to the magic of books and so much more. Definetly a new favourite of all time!
cathyp72's review against another edition
4.0
This is a lovely book to settle down with. The characters are wonderfully well drawn, their interactions both convincing and show development throughout the story. The difficulties faced by two families suddenly becoming one, the issues of sharing not just personal things but space and parents, are all sensitively woven together. I also loved the concept of tumbling into books, and the creature Iffen that emerges from one is a fantastic creation. I really enjoyed this one.
beaubooksbelle's review against another edition
5.0
This was a beautiful escapist read for me. It reminded me a little of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, or The House in the Cerulean Sea. I found the writing so descriptive and enchanting. It was a magical, feel good read that’s perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Love love love!
janebranson's review against another edition
4.0
Another winner from Hilary McKay. Her books scoop me back to my middle grade days, several millennia ago, when middle grade didn't exist and we just had good old-fashioned children's books instead.
sirah's review against another edition
5.0
It was like they were in a book, Abi thought. The Time of Green Magic is very much the sort of thing one might expect to happen if books could come to life in one's home. Unlike many children's fantasy, the events, though distinctly magical, are believable and just remarkable enough to be a bit frightening. In this novel, magic is not a tame thing that exists to establish a 7-year-old's childish fantasies, but a force of its own that simply is. Aside from the Green Magic of the title, there is also the magic of first love, the magic of learning to share, the magic of an apology, the magic of learning to trust, and the magic of letting go. Each of the three children finds a way to be just a bit more courageous, trustworthy, confident and grown up throughout the story.
As and adult, I found it a real page-turner that immersed me in a world almost as magical as the house itself, if a little less tangible. I would love to see my students read and enjoy it, and will encourage those between 10-13 to pick it up.
As and adult, I found it a real page-turner that immersed me in a world almost as magical as the house itself, if a little less tangible. I would love to see my students read and enjoy it, and will encourage those between 10-13 to pick it up.