Review: Tiny the Secret Adventurer

Tiny the Secret Adventurer is the first in an illustrated new series for younger readers of 5+, and it’s absolutely adorable:  a big adventure for a tiny creature with a heart filled with kindness.

When the smallest sunflower blooms at Oakwood Primary School, it holds a wonderful surprise:  a tiny creature resembling a human child who names herself Tiny.  She spends most of her time alone in the sunflower patch, sometimes venturing out to listen to a young girl read.  Wondering what it would be like to have friends, she plucks up the courage to ask some mice if she can join them in their games.  Instead of welcoming her, they are horrible to her, and she runs back to her sunflower.

Overhearing a group of animals talking, Tiny learns that they don’t think she belongs in the garden as she’s different to them, and just like the humans who ruin their home.  Will she ever be able to find friendship and acceptance without judgment, or is she destined to spend her time hiding from both humans and animals?

Tiny may be no taller than a forefinger, but she has a big heart, so when she discovers that Frog is in grave danger, she is determined to help him, but soon realises that she cannot carry out her plan without help from the other animals.  Can she persuade them to join her in her rescue attempt?

This is the most wonderful, heart-warming story of accepting difference, finding the courage to stand up for yourself and others, working through difficulties and finding friendship.  Tiny is just utterly gorgeous:  kind-hearted, courageous and willing to take risks to help others.  Her willingness to support and aid those who need it has a really positive impact on the other animals.

This wonderful story is beautifully illustrated in black-and-white throughout.  I love how the illustrations are so expressive and really show the personalities of the animals as well as celebrating nature.

This is the start of an adventure series which I have no doubt young readers are going to adore:  heart-warming and joyous with a tiny creature who makes a BIG difference!

Thank you to Usborne for providing me with an early copy in exchange for my honest opinion.