"Take a trip to the Himalayas for an exciting new adventure starring the intrepid Maisie."
Fresh from her adventures in Antarctica, Maisie is off again with her dad, this time to Bhutan in the Himalayas, where he’s researching for his new book.
He’d wanted to leave her behind – understandably to this adult reader – because Maisie is reckless and impulsive, and when she gets herself into trouble, tends to use her special power to get out of it. Yes, both Maisie and her dad can stop time, a useful skill to have especially when, as is the case here, they have to negotiate rock falls, burning rope bridges and explosions.
Even more dramatic than all of that for Maisie, however, is meeting Renata, apparently an old friend of her dad’s, and someone who also knew her mum. More than anything, Maisie wants to find out more about the mother she never knew. Can Renata be trusted though, and will Maisie’s dad turn out to be a real hero?
This is the second book about Maisie and her adventures and it’s just as action-packed, funny and engaging as the first. Maisie is an irresistible star with a very distinct voice, and her escapades, plus her struggle to find out more about her mum, make for original, satisfying and page-turning reading. There’s a new adventure for Maisie on the horizon too, good news for readers.
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I really enjoyed reading Maisie vs the Himalayas. It’s part of the Maisie series, and since I had already read other books about her adventures, I was excited to start this one. I wasn’t disappointed at all – it was just as fun and entertaining as the others!
Maisie is such a brilliant character because she’s brave, curious and always ready to take on a challenge. In this story, her trip to the Himalayas is full of action and surprises along the way, and I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next.
The descriptions of the mountains and places she visited were great and the writing was exciting and easy to read, which meant I didn’t want to put the book down once I started. I also enjoyed how Maisie manages to be clever and funny at the same time.
I would definitely recommend Maisie vs the Himalayas to other children my age who enjoy adventure stories with strong, funny main characters.... Read Full Review
This is a must-read adventure book. It’s fast paced and it keeps you on your toes as you try and work out what will happen next.
Maisie vs the Himalayas is an amazing adventure book with a slight element of comedy.
It is the second book in the series and after finishing it I immediately asked my parents to get me the first book (Maisie vs Antarctica) which I can’t wait to read.
Maisie seems like an ordinary girl but she has an extraordinary power - stopping time - well for a few seconds before passing out, but it’s better than nothing!
She goes on a work trip to the Himalayas with her Dad “as a punishment” for not keeping her promises.
While there they meet Renata, a strange woman who her Dad doesn’t like. And the adventure through the Himalayas begins.
I would definitely give this book 5 stars.... Read Full Review
A magical book about finding what is important. A really exciting book to read.
I really enjoyed reading more about Maisie. She has great adventures which are exciting and kept me gripped. There is magic and Maisie learns more about her powers and her family.
In this book Maisie goes with her dad to Bhutan for his book about finding buried treasure.... Read Full Review
