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Throughout this short and lovely book there are clues Crook knows exactly what he is doing ... And there are each and every one of the author's own illustrations, which are nigh-on outstanding. Mostly bold ink outlines with textured pencil shading (I think), they marry the slightly cartoonish with fine art, and show Crook could easily have had that as a career. But then there's the writing. He uses a style that is perfectly in tune with making an instant classic. Timeless in aspects, it s warm, brisk, no-nonsense and absolutely clear. It's funny without forcing out the jokes, involving while having a for-all-comers simplicity, and effective at everything it tries to do. So I'll come out with it. I've read books by TV celebrities and famous names trying something very different on for size (hello Craig Charles, Tim Burton). They've generally all underwhelmed. But the simple truth is that nobody will have expected a book this darned good to come from this source ... [A] quite beautiful book of charming lightheartedness, fine invention and warm, gripping drama. --The Bookbag
[A] little gem of vivid imagination, gentle humour and moral message ... An impressive debutwhich Crook has illustrated himself with atmospheric black and white drawings. Let's hope there's more to come. --Sally Morris, Daily Mail
[A] charming, finely produced little treasure, told with clarity, wit and lightness. --Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
[A] little gem of vivid imagination, gentle humour and moral message ... An impressive debutwhich Crook has illustrated himself with atmospheric black and white drawings. Let's hope there's more to come. --Sally Morris, Daily Mail
[A] charming, finely produced little treasure, told with clarity, wit and lightness. --Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
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A timeless, beautifully-written and illustrated novel by Pirates of the Caribbean and The Office actor, Mackenzie Crook.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Lovely story with great illustrations. I got the sample to see if it was suitable for my niece and liked it so much I bought her a copy and one for myself. Looking forward to his next book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my 8 year old granddaughter. She has struggled a little bit with some of the language as its quite adult but hasn't really had a problem. She likes the fact that the sprites aren't "cute" as it makes them seem more real and the really loves the way the extracts from the ancient book are printed in old fashioned style. Good concepts and has made her think. A good buy.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I downloaded the sample of this to my kindle, in order to see if it would make a good Christmas present for my niece,I was enjoying so much that (despite being 30 years past it's upper age limit) I bought the book!
The book is engaging, and convincingly written, and it certainly won't patronise its young readers. It is nicely sprinkled with humour, a great book to read to children. (Parents or teachers won't be tempted to take a short-cut to the end!)
The illustrations (also by the author) are accomplished, and translate well on to kindle.
(My only gripe - why are some people so multi-talented?)
The book is engaging, and convincingly written, and it certainly won't patronise its young readers. It is nicely sprinkled with humour, a great book to read to children. (Parents or teachers won't be tempted to take a short-cut to the end!)
The illustrations (also by the author) are accomplished, and translate well on to kindle.
(My only gripe - why are some people so multi-talented?)
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Sadly dissatisfied
I really cannot understand how the publisher allowed this to be printed with the section about the tooth fairy and father Christmas in it, given the age group that would be... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Year 4 teacher
Gives away the truth about Santa!
This book is beautifully written with a simple but very engaging story. It is quite fast paced to keep children gripped but also contains some evocative detail. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Helen Darley
Reference to Father Christmas
I wish I had known about the reference to Father Christmas not existing (page 18) before this book was purchased for my daughter. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chrissy
Beautiful illustrations, story not so much.
I bought this in the hope that it would be rather like Holly Black and Tony Di Terlizzi's Spiderwick Chronicles. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley
A first for Mackenzie crook
Mackenzie has a hidden talent for writing as well as being a gifted actor. (the one with the wooden eye in Pirates of the Carrabean).. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nannymac
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This is a wonderful book that I got for Christmas which I read at my bed time. It's based on a storm that happened in around 1987. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rhodri.
Delightful read
As a fan of Mackenzie Crook,I bought this book for me a 49yr old child. I loved it. When it arrived from Amazon I was so excited. Read more
Published 3 months ago by fuzzypostie
A pleasure to read
I got this primarily because I wondered how Mackenzie Crook would acquit himself as author/illustrator. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bookworm
Be careful what age group you buy this for
I bought this book for reading to my 7 year old son at bed time.
Within the first few chapters I had to improvise as there is mention of there being no Father Christmas and no... Read more
Within the first few chapters I had to improvise as there is mention of there being no Father Christmas and no... Read more
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