The Wishing Shelf: 5 star review

Exciting News: The Fluffmunches received a 5-star review from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards!

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that The Fluffmunches has just received the highest possible rating from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards: a glowing five-star review!

This recognition means the world to me. The Wishing Shelf is known for its thoughtful editorial process and deep appreciation of children's literature, so having The Fluffmunches celebrated by them is a huge honor.

Here’s what they had to say:

‘A thrill-a-page adventure for 9 – 12 year olds with a twisting, turning plot and a cast of unforgettable characters.’– The Wishing Shelf

And here’s the full editorial review:

I must say, I very much enjoyed this adventure story for 9 to 12 year olds. The author did a wonderful job of coming up with a clever plot and a host of interesting characters for the readers to get to know. Simply written and highly accessible, there's plenty going on all the time - and there's even a little humor which, as we all know, children love.

So, what’s it about? Well, in a nutshell, Little Fluffmunch (wonderful name!) is scared of, well, everything. But when a storm (of sorts) sweeps through the castle and her uncle is blown away, Little Fluffmunch must venture deep into the castle to save him. But with dangers around every corner (particularly on the infamous THIRD FLOOR!), will our hero find the courage to save the day?

I think most young readers will find this book very exciting. The author works hard to keep the plot moving and, as a result, the pacing is excellent. I particularly liked the antagonist. Yes, she’s scared of her own shadow, but she develops a lot, and, for me, she was very much the highlight of the book.

There's also an underlying humor to the story, most often from the characters, and it worked very well. So, if you happen to be on the hunt for a suspense-filled adventure populated with a fun cast of characters and plenty of twists and turns to keep a young reader enthralled, this is for you.

I think most readers will enjoy rooting for Little Fluffmunch and her sidekick, Blake, and they’ll be enthralled by the wonderful artwork which adds a lot to the book.

Overall, a charming, well-told story, perfect for a bedtime read.

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