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Exciting new 6 book character-led series for 7+ girls who love adventure!
Very few people ever enter the Shadow Woods, for these woods are like no others. Hidden deep within them is the Gateway to the Shadow Realm – a dark and chaotic world where all kinds of gruesome creatures live…
On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of the magical gateway, and that her destiny is to protect the human world from the goblins, trolls and evil sprites that inhabit the Shadow Woods.
Each book sees Sophie having to outwit weird and terrifying creatures from the Shadow Woods, starting with the gruesome Goblins!
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Please don't be fooled by the purple cover and the sexist assertion that this is for girls only! My sons both absolutely loved this and both read it within two nights. They are aged seven and nine, so this book may well capture a wider audience than ten+ year olds. There are plenty of goblins and fairies to be going on with, but this is a refreshing change from the traditional fairy stories where the weak and needy woman waits to be rescued. Here, Sophie takes the lead. Therefore, it's a good story for girls in the sense that it teaches them that they can be the heroes of books as well as boys, but also good for lads who can learn the same thing!
A little gem- my children are already asking when the next one comes out!
A little gem- my children are already asking when the next one comes out!
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The best thing about this book, is that its main girl is not a passive girly girl. So it will appeal to the more tom boyish girl. However in its writing it is no better than the ubiquitous Fairy books. My own little girl was not that interested in it, preferring The faraway tree books. I also felt that the main character was both too good at things, being ace at Tae Kwon Do and skateboarding; but also somewhat stupid in giving away secrets to the enemy, and losing things.
Some girls might enjoy this book, but I don't think we will be buying the rest of the series, which is a pity.
Some girls might enjoy this book, but I don't think we will be buying the rest of the series, which is a pity.
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Review by S Age 8 - This book is very funny.
My favorite part was when Sophie was shown The Shadow Files, Sophie wrote a joke and Grandpa Bob wrote `Not good enough Sophie' lol.
My favorite character is Sophie because she is fierce and won't back down. I didn't like her twin brother Anthony though; he is always mean to Sophie.
This book is great; it is exciting and full of adventure.
Review by A1 Age 10 - I think this book is amazing. I especially liked the part where Sophie became The Guardian.
My favorite character was Sophie, she seriously kicked some Goblin butt and she was never scared.
I didn't like Anthony, Sophie's twin brother; because he annoyed me almost as much as he annoyed Sophie, he was always boasting about the stuff he did with Grandpa Bob and what he had been given. I also didn't like Grandpa Bob as he never believed in Sophie just because she is a girl.
A great book for everyone to read
Review by Book Angel Emma Age 40 [ : D ] - Beautiful illustrations add to the dynamics of the plot.
Written in third person narrative but focalized from Sophie's perspective. Sophie has an incredible imagination, is a loyal and fierce friend to her best friend Sam. Sophie is a wonderful example that girls should not be dismissed as the `weaker sex' I was going to describe her as a tom-boy but didn't feel as if that would be a fair description; she is so much more than assigned gender roles. This point is eloquently asserted within the narrative. Sophie provides a brilliant role-model for girls today.
One slight gripe I have is that parents of amazing children are usually depicted with fabulous jobs, Sophie's are archaeologists, it shouldn't matter what job a parent has as to whether a child develops well.
Back to the subject of gender discrimination, highlighted specifically by the way in which Grandpa Bob treats Sophie and Anthony differently. Anthony, Sophie's twin brother is the polar opposite of Sophie in personality and attitude. I wondered if this was enhanced by the way in which he had been spoiled by Grandpa Bob. Visions of Indiana Jones as Grandpa Bob kept popping into my head as I was reading the book.
The ingenious recapping of the history of the Shadow Realm added depth and believability to the story. My 8 year old has even started making up her own games with her little sister about the Shadow Woods, she plays Sophie of course [ ; D ]
The inclusion of pages from The Shadow File at the back of the book really brought the story to life. The images and jokes especially about the Goblins provided some laugh out loud moments.
A fantastic book with multi-age appeal as our 3 way review has shown. A fantastic role model for girls; in the shape of Sophie; and boys in the shape of Sam. I am currently waiting for S to finish the next book so I can continue the journey with Sophie. I have to make sure I get to it before A1.
My favorite part was when Sophie was shown The Shadow Files, Sophie wrote a joke and Grandpa Bob wrote `Not good enough Sophie' lol.
My favorite character is Sophie because she is fierce and won't back down. I didn't like her twin brother Anthony though; he is always mean to Sophie.
This book is great; it is exciting and full of adventure.
Review by A1 Age 10 - I think this book is amazing. I especially liked the part where Sophie became The Guardian.
My favorite character was Sophie, she seriously kicked some Goblin butt and she was never scared.
I didn't like Anthony, Sophie's twin brother; because he annoyed me almost as much as he annoyed Sophie, he was always boasting about the stuff he did with Grandpa Bob and what he had been given. I also didn't like Grandpa Bob as he never believed in Sophie just because she is a girl.
A great book for everyone to read
Review by Book Angel Emma Age 40 [ : D ] - Beautiful illustrations add to the dynamics of the plot.
Written in third person narrative but focalized from Sophie's perspective. Sophie has an incredible imagination, is a loyal and fierce friend to her best friend Sam. Sophie is a wonderful example that girls should not be dismissed as the `weaker sex' I was going to describe her as a tom-boy but didn't feel as if that would be a fair description; she is so much more than assigned gender roles. This point is eloquently asserted within the narrative. Sophie provides a brilliant role-model for girls today.
One slight gripe I have is that parents of amazing children are usually depicted with fabulous jobs, Sophie's are archaeologists, it shouldn't matter what job a parent has as to whether a child develops well.
Back to the subject of gender discrimination, highlighted specifically by the way in which Grandpa Bob treats Sophie and Anthony differently. Anthony, Sophie's twin brother is the polar opposite of Sophie in personality and attitude. I wondered if this was enhanced by the way in which he had been spoiled by Grandpa Bob. Visions of Indiana Jones as Grandpa Bob kept popping into my head as I was reading the book.
The ingenious recapping of the history of the Shadow Realm added depth and believability to the story. My 8 year old has even started making up her own games with her little sister about the Shadow Woods, she plays Sophie of course [ ; D ]
The inclusion of pages from The Shadow File at the back of the book really brought the story to life. The images and jokes especially about the Goblins provided some laugh out loud moments.
A fantastic book with multi-age appeal as our 3 way review has shown. A fantastic role model for girls; in the shape of Sophie; and boys in the shape of Sam. I am currently waiting for S to finish the next book so I can continue the journey with Sophie. I have to make sure I get to it before A1.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
brilliant Book
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and has imagination i realy enjoyed it and i have nearly finished all the series and i am not a fast reader. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Erin
The most exciting books my grandaughter has ever read
If you want to switch on 8/9 year-olds to reading with a real adventure of the imagination this is the perfect series. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jean Jeanie
Ok, but nothing outstanding.
This is a fairly simple book, aimed at young readers aged about 7 upwards. It tells the story of Sophie, who is chosen as the new Guardian of a magical gateway. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Michelle Moore
Action girl hit
The heroine is a very up to date action girl who is into skateboarding and will be very familiar to any 8 year old such as my daughter. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Cheshire Cat
Charming adventure story for young girls.
Tale of a little girl about to go on an amazing journey with her grandfather
Its enjoyable and I could imagine myself thoroughly enjoying this as a little girl, imagining the... Read more
Its enjoyable and I could imagine myself thoroughly enjoying this as a little girl, imagining the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alexander
First of new series for young girls
I got this for my 9 year old daughter who I reckon is probably the target audience. Having seen the adverts in her young girl magazines, she was keen to read this and it did not... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. E. M. Kneale
Sassy Sophie Rules!
Sophie and the Shadow Woods is a brand new series of books aimed at 7+ girls. The Goblin King is the first of six short books in which ten year old tomboy, Sophie Smith, takes on... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lovely Treez
Not a girly girl book.
My niece really enjoyed this book, she could relate to it since the main character (a girl) does martial arts and is very tom boyish. Read more
Published 11 months ago by zenadox
A great start
I enjoyed this book, i thought it was cute, i loved some of the little illustrations in it.
My 8 yr old niece however loved it, she said sophie was cool and kicked butt... Read more
My 8 yr old niece however loved it, she said sophie was cool and kicked butt... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sweetlilac
Excellent for go-ahead 7+ year old girls (Contains spoilers)
This book is great - right up my niece's street. She's seven going on eight and a good reader who is really getting into reading for herself. Read more
Published 12 months ago by n7misc
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