This is my new weekly meme celebrating amazing middle-grade books. I hope others will enjoy taking part in this too!
How to take part:
- Post a picture of the front cover of a middle-grade book which you have read and would recommend to others with details of the author, illustrator and publisher.
- Open the book to page 11 and share your favourite sentence.
- Write three words to describe the book.
- Either share why you would recommend this book, or link to your review.
This week, I’m celebrating …
Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Published on 30th January 2020
Favourite Sentence from Page 11:
Hal had never seen an adult so in love with a train before, and he found himself smiling as his uncle enthusiastically spouted facts about it.
This book in three words:
MYSTERY, ADVENTURE, TRAINS
I must admit that I’m not much of a train enthusiast, but I fell in love with the Highland Falcon Thief in this brilliant mystery. I really, really enjoyed this clever, old-style mystery which kept me utterly entranced throughout, and was completely absorbed by the intriguing mystery unfolding on board.
I really liked the pacing which has the perfect balance of slower paced exploration and fast-paced, exciting discoveries, allowing me to become absorbed in the story-telling and the adventure aboard the train. The artwork is brilliant and so cleverly incorporated into the story.
The Highland Falcon Thief is a brilliantly clever, exciting, old-fashioned mystery that kept me guessing to the end: a thoroughly enjoyable read!
You can read my full review here.
I’d love if anyone who wants to give this meme a go would comment in the comments box and include a link to your post so I can visit, comment and find some great middle-grade recommendations. If you do create a post and are on Twitter, and would like to share your post, please use the hashtag #MGTakesOnThursday so I can find it, read it and share it!
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