Illustrator: David Roberts
Age Range: 7 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Series: Wings & Co. (Book 1)
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (February 11, 2014)
Genre: Fantasy/mystery
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars!
About the Book:
When Emily Vole inherits an abandoned shop, she discovers a magical world she never knew existed. And a fairy-hating witch, a mischievous set of golden keys, and a train full of brightly colored bunnies are just a few of the surprises that come with it.Amazon
With the help of a talking cat called Fidget and a grumpy fairy detective called Buster, it is up to Emily to save the fairies and get to the bottom of Operation Bunny.
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About the Author:
Sally Gardner is an award-winning novelist from London. Her books have been translated into 22 languages and she has sold over 2 million copies in the UK. Called an “idiosyncratic genius” by The Sunday Times, Sally is the author of the acclaimed Magical Children series as well as many novels for teens, including The Double Shadow, Maggot Moon, and I, Coriander.
About the Illustrator:
David Roberts is a bestselling British artist who has illustrated many beautiful books for children. He holds a degree in fashion design from Manchester Metropolitan University, and worked various jobs before becoming a children’s book illustrator.
My Thoughts on Operation Bunny:
Adorableness oozes out of this book in great gooey globs. It is a delightful book for young readers. If your kids are too young for Harry Potter, then try this series. It has a lot of the same themes without being so dark. It's perfect for just starting to read middle grade fiction.
Emily Vole gets adopted by some horrendous people who make her a family slave until their neighbor dies and leaves Emily a large inheritance. Emily decides to run away and try to defeat the witch Harpella before she murders any more fairies. That last bit sounds morbid, but I promise you that this book is not disturbing in the least. It is a light, fun fantasy mystery that kids will love. It has a wicked witch, a giant talking cat, and a couple of fairies to keep things interesting. And bunnies. Lots of bunnies.
The illustrations are fantastic. I love David Roberts' style. There are several black and white illustrations peppered throughout the book to give kids a visual.
I can't wait to read the next one. Highly recommended for kids ages 7 and up.
Content: Clean
The Cover: How could anyone not love this cover? It screams "AWESOME BOOK INSIDE!"
5 STARS
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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