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Children's Read and Review - Pages & Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James

For Young people, Children

A magical adventure to delight the imagination. A curl-up-on-the-sofa snuggle of a debut from a uniquely talented author.

Apply for copies to review for your children’s book club by 6 May.

More about the book

Eleven year-old Tilly has lived above her grandparents’ bookshop ever since her mother disappeared shortly after she was born. Like the rest of her family, Tilly loves nothing more than to escape into the pages of her favourite stories.

One day Tilly realises that classic children’s characters are appearing in the shop through the magic of ‘book wandering’ – crossing over from the page into real life.

With the help of Anne of Green Gables and Alice in Wonderland. Tilly is determined to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother all those years ago, so she bravely steps into the unknown, unsure of what adventure lies ahead and what dangers she may face.

How to apply

Please fill in this survey by 6 May.

If your group is chosen, the books will be delivered to you by the publisher in May and you will have six weeks after you receive the book to send back reviews. Please only apply for this opportunity if you will be able to send feedback by this date.

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