Grace and her family are wardens of the Griffin map, a map that helps them know when people need help across Moreland. Grace is desperate to be a warden just like her mum, Ann, and her brother, Bren; however, she's still too young, a fact that frustrates her immensely, meaning that, when she finds herself alone with the map, and a call for help comes in, she just can't resist jumping to the rescue - after all, what could go wrong?
'Rain dribbled down the windows of Griffin House and the skies were dismal
grey. The weather perfectly matched Grace Griffin's mood.'
With opening lines like that, who could resist being sucked into the story? The plot is fast-paced and exciting as you quickly become acquainted with Grace, her feisty determination and her ability to think logically in times of trouble - I love her spirit (even if it gets her into trouble!).
I was also struck by how enticing the worlds that are created are; in just 94 pages, you are completely immersed in a wonderfully vivid new world, from the mayor's office, to being teleported into Celia's shop - the images that are created are just captivating.
With map travel, a talking mechanical raven and spyglasses that enable you to communicate with others, this book has all the magical charm I know and love from Vashti Hardy bound up in Barrington Stoke's wonderfully accessible way.
I defy you not to be swept away by this brilliant book.
Sounds great! I love that you're posting reviews for future release dates. It means I know what to keep a eye out for in the coming months!
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