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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
I’ve had Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day on my TBR for a while, but have eventually got around to reading it, and have regretted the lost time.
Dominique Valente gives us a wonderful adventure where Willow Moss discovers that no matter what other people say or think of you you are capable of greatness.
Someone has stolen last Tuesday and this could lead to the universe unravelling, Willow can find things and is tasked by Moreg Vaine (the most feared witch in Starfell) in finding it.
Along the way Willow collects a ragtag band of magic users and magical creatures who become a group of close friends and help each other overcome the difficulties and threats that stand in the way of finding the lost day.
Fast-paced, exciting and funny this is a wonderful read and a wonderful start to a series, so looking forward to the next book.
Dominique Valente gives us a wonderful adventure where Willow Moss discovers that no matter what other people say or think of you you are capable of greatness.
Someone has stolen last Tuesday and this could lead to the universe unravelling, Willow can find things and is tasked by Moreg Vaine (the most feared witch in Starfell) in finding it.
Along the way Willow collects a ragtag band of magic users and magical creatures who become a group of close friends and help each other overcome the difficulties and threats that stand in the way of finding the lost day.
Fast-paced, exciting and funny this is a wonderful read and a wonderful start to a series, so looking forward to the next book.
A whimsical yet somewhat generic children's fantasy novel. I'd still maybe recommend it to kids or their parents who are tired of rereading classics like The Enchanted Forest Chronicles and The Two Princesses of Bamarre, but there's not really much in this first Starfell volume demanding its own place in that company. Although I enjoy the motivating incident of no one remembering what happened last Tuesday, I feel like that rather dissipates as a plot concern with each new introduction of someone drawing a ridiculous conclusion from their short-term amnesia. And between the stock fairy tale elements and the heavy exposition, it's just hard to get a great sense of the protagonist's character or the exact stakes of her world.
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Wonderful, simply wonderful. And the music is absolutely amazing!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Like her sisters, Willow Moss is magically gifted. Unlike her sisters, she doesn't see value in her abilities. Willow can find lost things making her just the girl for the job when Tuesday goes missing.
I loved the whimsy in this tale- the magical abilities, the alien flora and even dragons! It has everything that children will love but those that are just young at heart will also enjoy it. Willow herself is a quirky, loveable character. The whole story is one of empowerment for children, teaching them to love themselves for what they can do instead of comparing themselves to others.
I think that this novel is perfect for readers not quite ready for Harry Potter, the Edge Chronicles or the Wings of Fire series.
I loved the whimsy in this tale- the magical abilities, the alien flora and even dragons! It has everything that children will love but those that are just young at heart will also enjoy it. Willow herself is a quirky, loveable character. The whole story is one of empowerment for children, teaching them to love themselves for what they can do instead of comparing themselves to others.
I think that this novel is perfect for readers not quite ready for Harry Potter, the Edge Chronicles or the Wings of Fire series.
Willow Moss feels that she has the worst magical ability in her entire family: whereas her mother can commune with the dead, her older sisters Juniper and Camille can use their minds to blow things up and move things, Willow finds things that are lost. But though it's not as flashy, moving things with your mind or blowing things up are of no use when it turns out last Tuesday has gone missing, leave a hole in reality that, if not fixed, could cause the world of Starfell to unravel like a sock. And who finds lost things? Willow Moss, with the help of some new friends and an angry Kobold in a carpet-bag (Do NOT call him a cat). A world, brilliantly realised, full of characters you'll fall in love with, (as well as a devious but surprisingly sympathetically motivated villain (talk about your demons coming home to roost) wrapped up in a beautiful package - kudos to not only Sarah Warburton for her wonderful illustrations but to HarperCollins Children's Books' design team! - If you love books about magic, I cannot recommend this one highly enough! Here's to hoping that there are further instalments! (I'd especially like know what a certain someone was thinking when they left another certain someone with another certain someone, especially considering that first certain someone's abilities ;) )
4.5 stars
I learned of this book from a book blog recommendation, apologies for forgetting which (ironically, must have been a Tuesday), but I'm SO glad I did. This was a wonderful book. I'd recommend it for the younger middle grade reader, perhaps 8-10, and I think they'll love it for a relatable heroine, fun sidekick and helpful co-adventurers. I liked the worldbuilding and the way the plot worked out. Really a nice read for a book I would otherwise have not picked up! Delightful.
I learned of this book from a book blog recommendation, apologies for forgetting which (ironically, must have been a Tuesday), but I'm SO glad I did. This was a wonderful book. I'd recommend it for the younger middle grade reader, perhaps 8-10, and I think they'll love it for a relatable heroine, fun sidekick and helpful co-adventurers. I liked the worldbuilding and the way the plot worked out. Really a nice read for a book I would otherwise have not picked up! Delightful.
Does too much telling and not enough showing. Someday I'll come back to this and finish it but it's on hold at the library and I don't particularly feel like rushing to listen to the rest when I'm not enjoying it much to begin with.
***3 STARS!***
I read this on audio and the narrator did a great job with the story even though it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. I still thought it was a fun read though and I'd recommend the audio. - R.
I read this on audio and the narrator did a great job with the story even though it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. I still thought it was a fun read though and I'd recommend the audio. - R.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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:
Complicated