"A magical story, beautifully written, of dark winter nights and the strange events that might happen!"
A new book from Hilary McKay is always a joy – and this one does not disappoint. A newly blended family move into an ivy covered, slightly eerie house that has room for them all. They work to find a way to make their new family grouping compatible. Abi struggles to get used to her two new brothers, Max and young Louis. She resents that she has to share her father Theo, and her Granny Grace’s letters from Jamaica.
The new family all spend time and energy making the house their own, but mysterious things happen as they settle in. Abi seems to be able to fall right into the books she reads until she actually experiences salt spray and the green flash of parrots in the room with her. Similarly, Louis summons a visitor, but as Louis’s visitor becomes more and more frightening, he has to work with Abi and Max to send his visitor back from where it had magically sprung up.
This is a totally engaging read, full of green magic, imagination and family dynamics that feel authentic and realistic. The theme of cooperation and support running through are uplifting, though not necessarily easily achieved. Highly recommended.
From acclaimed author and Costa winner Hilary McKay comes The Time of Green Magic: a beautiful, spell-binding novel about a new families, a magical old house and a mysterious cat . . .When Tom and Polly marry, blending their single parent families together, their children find it hard to relinquish their old lives. Max realizes his birth dad will never come home now, while Abi suddenly finds herself a middle child, expected to share far too much - especially with grubby little Louis.
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A magical book that is full of suspense, perfect for children age 8 upwards. I couldn't put it down
I really loved this book and couldn't put it down. It's magical and full of suspense and a little bit creepy.... Read Full Review
A wonderful extravaganza of adventure and suspense. Amazing!
The Time Of Green Magic is an extraordinary read about a house where books open and take the reader into to world on the pages. Once you get into it it's hard to stop almost as if your a spectator of the story not just reading the events but seeing them and watching them develop.... Read Full Review
I would definitely recommend this book! It’s mysterious and intriguing.
The book was quite good. I thought this because it would really get you hooked in and makes you not want to put the book down. The book is about Abi, Max and Louis who live in a house covered in ivy. The house uses green magic to make things happen......
I would definitely recommend this book!... Read Full Review
From acclaimed author and Costa winner Hilary McKay comes The Time of Green Magic: a beautiful, spell-binding novel about a new families, a magical old house and a mysterious cat . . .When Tom and Polly marry, blending their single parent families together, their children find it hard to relinquish their old lives. Max realizes his birth dad will never come home now, while Abi suddenly finds herself a middle child, expected to share far too much - especially with grubby little Louis.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Time of Green Magic and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Time of Green Magic features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels
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The Time of Green Magic was written by Hilary McKay and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
The Time of Green Magic has 224 pages
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