nic_thebookworm 's review for:

The Bewitching of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes

5.0

adventurous lighthearted

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

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I recently read the first in this series The Haunting of Aveline Jones, and I must say that I think this one is better than the first! It’s absolutely brilliant and every child aged 8-13 would love reading it as much as I did. It would be great for children to lone read it even parents and children to read together. 

I love that magic and friendship are the two main topics in this story. The story isn’t as scary as the first but it is brilliantly eerie. 

Aveline is a fantastic character and I do hope Phil Hickes writes more books featuring her. I love that her friendship with Harold is reprised in this book. 

This book doesn’t need to be read at Halloween, it would be a great read for anytime if they hear. 

The third in the series The Vanishing of Aveline Jones is out on Thursday and I’ll definitely be picking it up.