A review by novelstorian
The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse by Nicholas Gannon

3.0

This book was just as whimsical and charming as the first. 'The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse' follows Archer and his friends as they navigate through his grandparents' surprising arrival and the "curse" that follows. This book is definitely one to look out for if you are into middle-grade novels and long to explore the unknown along with some fun, interesting characters. The writing is also so much better in this book than the first, and the story follows so much better in this one. The illustrations, which are my favourite part of these books, are scattered throughout the book and add so much life to the story.

It almost creates this desire in me to seek out my own adventure instead of waiting for it to find me.

3 stars.