Owl and the Lost Boy - Amy Wilson (Released 15th October)

 The follow-up to A Girl Called Owl sees Owl back at school for the new academic year and struggling as, despite the time of year (October - November), summer is still very much thriving. With autumn nowhere in sight and Jack Frost away during the warm weather, it’s up to Owl and her friend, Mallory, to bring things back to normal again, but first they must find Alberic who has also been missing since the start of term. Their mission takes them back into the heart of the fae world where Owl must confront Time in an attempt to return things to normal.

It was wonderful to be back with Owl again, even though she was suffering so much - the heat of the endless summer is draining her of energy and she is struggling to find a way to get back to the fae world and the court in order to try to rectify things.  It’s good to see her friendship with Mallory resumed and the pair make a great team.  It was also great to see the return of some other familiar characters whilst also being introduced to some new ones (I particularly liked Time). 

I‘m a big fan of Amy’s novels as she always manages to seamlessly weave magic and adventure together to create enchanting novels and this one is no exception. A Girl Called Owl has been a big favourite in school so I can’t wait to introduce the sequel into the library.

A book about believing in yourself, knowing your own worth and remembering the value of friendship, Owl and the Lost Boy enthrals you just as much as A Girl Called Owl.