The Spell Thief
Ages 6 to 8
Paperback
11 February 2016Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
Jack (of the beanstalk fame) and his magical talking chicken, Betsy, have always been great at making new friends. But when Jack spots Anansi, the new kid in town, talking to a troll in the Deep Dark Woods, everything changes. Everyone knows that trolls mean trouble, and Jack will do anything to prove to the rest of his friends that...
Details
11 February 2016176 pages
9781447292098Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
Little Legends is a re-imagining of your favourite fairy tales and characters, including Jack (of Beanstalk fame) and a new arrival to Tale Town, Anansi. This early reader is just the ticket for reluctant readers, with large text, frequent, short chapters and a fast paced story line.Huffington Post
This book includes all the classic fairy tale characters but tackles issues that children will deal with
BookTrust
today. Missing a parent and feeling unease about a new friend joining the group are handled in an
interesting, engaging way that doesn't feel like the moral at the end is being pushed.
Fairy tale fun and all-action adventure for the digital generation!Lancashire Evening Post
