Book Review - Tilly and the Bookwanderers

One thing I really enjoyed about the holidays was the new books I received as gifts! As a children's writer of middle grade fiction, it's necessary 'homework' to read in that genre. That's my excuse for all the time I've spent delving into imaginative and at times profound stories, which for me is one of my favourite things to do - a treat!

One book that was gifted to me by my friend Linda in California was the first book in the Pages & Co series, Tilly and the Bookwanderers. Reading this book was a lot like curling up in a comfortable armchair with a cup of hot chocolate (with marshmallows - make those vegan marshmallows) in the company of books that line the shelves of a warm, cosy room like waiting friends. The story was a delicious wander through classic stories, meeting figures like Alice and Anne of Green Gables, as I journeyed with Tilly who searches for answers about her origins. The idea of Bookwandering was a lovely one and well-executed, with characters not being as fictional as they seem. As a reader and writer, I can relate to the blurred line between fiction and real, especially considering all the time I spend thinking about my characters and wondering what they are up to ... they do take on a life of their own!

I enjoyed Bookwanderers as a cosy, lovely adventure.