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Blurb
One tiny discovery can have enormous consequences…
Almost 10-year-old Octavia Bloom is looking for adventure, but when it comes it’s in the shape of a tiny fairy door.
Dragging her reluctant sister and cousins into the mystery, Octavia discovers her family are hiding not ONE but TWO life-changing secrets.
Why is her mother searching for an elusive flower? And does she have what it takes to reunite her fractured family?
Octavia’s certain the answers lie behind the fairy door, if only she could just find the key…
Bravery, secrets & magic intertwine in this fantastical adventure
This book is an absolutely gorgeous story! The cover alone draws you into this magical fantasy adventure with Octavia and her family. A story aimed at the Middle Grade age, I personally think its great for any age (but then maybe I am just a big kid!)
We meet Octavia, a 10-year-old girl who, along with her sister and cousins, discover a hidden, magical fairy world in their house, so decide to explore. The adults find out what they have found and let them in on the biggest secret of their lives. This leads to a quest to break a curse that has been placed upon their family.
What an adventure I was taken on. The author’s world building was just fantastic! The details were exquisite; I was right by the children’s side as they went on their journey. The discovery of the magic within their lives had me hooked. I love any story with magic. The Chronicles of Narnia was a series I soaked up as a child, and this book almost took me back to being a kid again.
The characters I adored, Octavia was my favourite. I always love a child that’s inquisitive and won’t take any notice of the words no or don’t go there! Only in stories, though. I was rooting for them all as they worked together to complete their quest.
A unique storyline with everything needed to create a beautiful read. I enjoyed the fun throughout as well; I had quite a few laughs too. I was as awed as the children with what they found through the door, fairies, good and bad, along with cute creatures that I could have taken back with me if it was possible.
It is a fun and enchanting story that I would say to anyone; you need to read this book; it is so good! Especially fantasy lovers and children who need to escape from real life for a while.
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Octavia-Bloom-Missing-Through-Fairy-ebook/dp/B089QQDQNS (Canada)
https://www.amazon.com/Octavia-Bloom-Missing-Through-Fairy/dp/1838029206 (USA)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Octavia-Bloom-Missing-Through-Fairy/dp/1838029222 (UK)
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53863194-octavia-bloom-and-the-missing-key
Book Info
Publisher: Inlustris
Length: 228 Pages
Date Published: July 20, 2020
About the Author
When not searching the backs of wardrobes for Narnia, the bottom of the garden for fairies or exploring yet another Castle, Estelle can be found with her nose in a book or a pen in her hand.
Having previously worked at Cardiff Castle, she now writes full time while looking after her four children.
She lives on the beautiful South Wales coast with her husband, children and crazy dog.
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Great review!!
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Thanks again Ellie
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