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What the critics say

A book full of warmth, sharp humour and clever puzzles
- Time Out

Small Stuart embarks on an awfully big adventure in this quirky puzzle-solving novel . . . A long-lost letter from a long-lost great uncle sets Stuart off unlocking one baffling puzzle after another. Each more curious than the one before, the far-fetched solutions they require bring the book to a hugely satisfying conclusion
- Guardian

A magical adventure, funny, fast-paced and full of intriguing puzzles
- The Sunday Times

Perfect reading for children aged 7-10 . . . This is [Lissa Evans's] first children's novel. It ought not to be the last
- Achuka

A miniature version of Susanna Clarke's grown-up bestseller, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
- Independent

The characters are fun and engaging . . . The action cracks along at a good pace and is a brilliant pre-teen magical mystery story
- Bookbag.co.uk

Now one of my favourite reads of 2011 and I can't recommend it enough
- Bookzone for Boys

An exceptionally original and entertaining children’s novel from the very talented Lissa Evans . . . It's a magical, fast-paced story full of larger-than-life characters, fascinating twists and turns, and a refreshing devil-may-care attitude
- Lancashire Evening Post

A must-read. It's full of magic and mystery, warmth and humour, and plenty of adventure and twists. A perfect read for all ages!
- Scribbler