It’s rare to read a book that looks at childhood and growing up with such clever balance. ‘To the Lighthouse’ by Cristy Burne does that, and all with a vivid sense of humour and love of adventure.
Take risks. Eat jelly snakes. Make new friends. Laugh. Lots.
I really enjoyed this junior fiction book. It was vivid and honest, exciting and funny, and I recommend it for all 7-10 year olds.
But I almost didn’t write it up. ‘Why, oh why?’ I hear you ask.
Because I know the author. Really well. And I didn’t want to be seen as false or having conflicting interests or whatever it could be.
But then I figured… it’s my blog! And it was such a fab book, I’d write it up anyway :). Ha!
Yeah? And what was so fab?
- Diverse characters
- Boy and girl friendship without any complications
- Parents are around
- Encourages risk-taking