A review by bookwormbev17
Binny Bewitched by Hilary McKay

5.0

Binny has certainly cast a spell on me, from the moment I met her in her first adventures. This time she has a need for money to buy a special gift for her Mum, when a windfall appears unexpectedly. Having taken the cash she realises that it's more a problem than a solution. The new neighbour seems to have supernatural powers and omniscience and Pete the builder has lots of good ideas. All of the familiar characters are here to savour and envelop the reader in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Please don't think this is stale or formulaic though; far from it.

What accomplished writing, so easy to read, and yet so skilfully handling those little problems that grow out of proportion to fill our lives. Beautiful language and everyday at the same time. This is truly reading for pleasure.