I loved this book! I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a bit of fantasy, but especially those who are sceptical or cynical about the genre.

It took me a little while to get into this book, which is why it took me a while to read, but purely because of every time I tried to read it I was preoccupied or busy.

I read the majority of this today on a long train journey and I am so satisfied.

The story is, simply put, about a pair of twins who are on the cusp of 'growing up' - moving to Secondary School - and in doing so starting to grow apart. One wants to be popular, is scared of being shunned by her peers and wants more than anything to leave her childhood behind. The other would rather grow up a little slower, scared of the real world and all its anxieties, he find comfort in his imagination, but also doesn't want to lose his sister.

Together they rediscover a fantasy land that they used to play in as children, have to work as a team and dare to use their imagination in order to save their Grandad from the forces of evil.

The writing is oh so clever and the illustrations are a wonderful addition!

It is a perfect balance of fantasy and action, moral lessons and family. And as it was only published in 2019, all of its 'current' references are perfect for children in school right now to recognise and connect to.

I can't wait for the next instalment to be released in September!