Reviews
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Reviews
I read this book to see if it would be a good gift for my 10 year old granddaughter. The structure (chronological) and language ( just sufficiently challenging) and short chapters all tick the box, as does the children's engaging love of animals . Add in the excitement of the Himalayas with the thrill of the chase, combine this with a good smattering of real facts about the area ( the author has spent time there) and there is a lot to learn on the side without actually knowing you are gaining knowledge...I like that. The plot moves along with a good degree of humour but also a nod to the death of Felicitiy's mother which provides the impetus to carry on...useful for some children. I will not talk about the plot (spoiler alert) because this is a page turner and the end is not as you would expect. So is my granddaughter getting this for her birthday? Definitely.
Barbi Arbi