Moving to England seemed like the end of the world for Janie. Making new friends in a new city soon becomes the least of her worries, though, as she is accidentally swept up into an impossibly dangerous mission. A secret book of recipes and Benjamin, an aspiring spy, lead Janie on an unbelievable journey - one that will hopefully save the world.
AGE RANGE INTERMEDIATE
Interest Level: ages 12+
Reading Level: ages 8+
THEMES
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Adventure
Romance
London, England
Spies
Cold War
History
OVERALL RATING 8/10
Mystical fantasy book, respectful to kids, fun read!
This book was a blast to read! It gave me that mystical thrill that I haven't felt since reading the early Harry Potter books. The historical setting really makes this book feel grounded - although some of the magic potions and spells later on are still a little hard to believe. I feel that Meloy's writing is respectful to kids, not dumbing things down or leaving out 'adult topics'. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good fantasy.