One word to describe this book: precious.
I could see why Rowling wrote a story like Harry Potter. Eventhough this one is a middle grade book, this is by far my favourite book of the year. And I am glad I read it around Christmas this year. 
It was so creative, immersive and entertaining as an audiobook. I loved the characters she created and the plotline too. Bawled my eyes out towards the end but the ending I could not have imagined being more prefect than it is. Left me thinking was it all a dream or a real story. Whichever the way you interpret I guess, would not matter. As a child this would have been an awesome read. Not just for children, it is perfect for a full grown adult like myself as well.