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Oz and Lily's family have inherited an ancient chocolate shop and they're moving in upstairs. It's the perfect home ... apart fro the small fact that it's haunted. And then they discover some slid gold chocolate moulds - with magic powers! Soon the ghosts are joined by some evil villains determined to get their hands on the priceless secrets of the magical chocolate.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My 7 year old was completely captivated by this book and is now reading it again. He (and I) loved the adventure and the humour, especially Demerara the cat - my son thought her cat makeovers were the funniest thing ever! He says that he can't wait to see the film (so I hope someone's planning to make it). We've read all of the children's books by Kate Saunders and have loved every one of them. One of the great things about this book is that it is equally appealing to boys and girls (and grown-ups).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Kate Saunders' tale of supernatural shenanigans in and around
an old inherited chocolate shop is a cracking read for seven
to (maybe just) twelve year olds with a sense of imagination and
adventure. Brother and sister Oz and Lily get themselves embroiled
in a sequence of events in which past ancestral iniquities get
tangled up in the present with mildly frightening but nonetheless
exciting consequences for the siblings, a young male witch called Caydon
and an immortal and narcissistically self-righteous talking cat named
Demerara (Spike the rat is another grubbily amusing ancillary character
who I will admit to having grown rather fold of too!) Their mission to
retrieve a magical chocolate mould obtained in less than wholesome
circumstances by ghostly Great-Great-Uncle Isadore provides a sprightly
narrative backdrop for our intrepid young investigators and "all's
well that ends well" is the order of the day (as indeed it should be
in a story for young readers). The humour is pitched just right and
the scary bits correctly judged so as not to induce sleepless nights!
Ms Saunders writes in short bites with language which is light and fun
but not condescending to her target audience. It reads very well out loud.
Recommended.
an old inherited chocolate shop is a cracking read for seven
to (maybe just) twelve year olds with a sense of imagination and
adventure. Brother and sister Oz and Lily get themselves embroiled
in a sequence of events in which past ancestral iniquities get
tangled up in the present with mildly frightening but nonetheless
exciting consequences for the siblings, a young male witch called Caydon
and an immortal and narcissistically self-righteous talking cat named
Demerara (Spike the rat is another grubbily amusing ancillary character
who I will admit to having grown rather fold of too!) Their mission to
retrieve a magical chocolate mould obtained in less than wholesome
circumstances by ghostly Great-Great-Uncle Isadore provides a sprightly
narrative backdrop for our intrepid young investigators and "all's
well that ends well" is the order of the day (as indeed it should be
in a story for young readers). The humour is pitched just right and
the scary bits correctly judged so as not to induce sleepless nights!
Ms Saunders writes in short bites with language which is light and fun
but not condescending to her target audience. It reads very well out loud.
Recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Kate Saunders has written a very imaginative, interesting story which moves at a good pace. The level of language is ideally suited to age 8+ with quite a 'grown up' feel to it. I got this book for a friend's daughter, who is a very bright 7 year old and I think she will enjoy it greatly. Really good book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Chocolate, magic, cats and a happy 8 year old
Having become exhausted of reading the increasingly predictable adventures of the Famous Five and (for me) the increasingly tedious tales of Harry Potter (I'm sorry, but I really... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cheeky Monkey
Chocolate, spies and magic
The story of twins Lily and Oz whose family suddenly inherit a chocolate shop.
But is no ordinary chocolate shop, it's a magic one, complete with a talking cat. Read more
But is no ordinary chocolate shop, it's a magic one, complete with a talking cat. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JoMaynard
Good magical entertainment, with some reality thrown in
Just finished reading this book to my 7-year old. She loved it.
My summary of this book is classic "wish fulfilment" fiction for kids. Read more
My summary of this book is classic "wish fulfilment" fiction for kids. Read more
Published 2 months ago by leftfooter
An Immediate Hit
I spotted this book in Waterstones,bought it and read it in a matter of days.A great read-fine for adults and kids alike,with its easy narrative and jolly,magical storyline,which... Read more
Published 3 months ago by juliet R
Adventures in a modern fantasy variant, entertaining bedtime reading
The first thing that you might think of when talking about a modern magical setting with children is perhaps Harry Potter. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Burton
A fantastic read for children
As soon as I read the synopsis for this book I was intrigued and I was really excited to start to read this book. Although it is a children's book I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. A. Broadhurst
Chocolate Fun
Review from my 11 Year Old Daughter:
This book is very imaginative and I really enjoyed it. Demerara the talking cat sounds like the sweetest
cat on earth but... Read more
This book is very imaginative and I really enjoyed it. Demerara the talking cat sounds like the sweetest
cat on earth but... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sunglasses
Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop
As a woman over 30, to me this book is awesome!
It reminds me of a time of life when a sweet shop was exactly that, where you were beseiged with the sights of a thousand... Read more
It reminds me of a time of life when a sweet shop was exactly that, where you were beseiged with the sights of a thousand... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Fiona Massey
The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop
A definite 5 stars for this one - from me and my 7 year old son! It's a great adventure, with lovable characters and lots of fun. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Lucas
Fantastic!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down once I had got into it. The great thing about it is that it is set in North London with real places referred to throughout... Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Gothorp
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