Maddy Kettle: The Adventure Of The Thimblewitch (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Beautiful and whimsical in terms of both the story and the illustration, this is a truly charming little book. It could be the start of a series. I really hope it is at any rate.Maddy Kettle is the perfect book for the younger child who is imaginative and good at the technical side of reading, but not equal to the more complex plots and emotions in books aimed at older children. I think there's a real hole in the market here, and we need more books like Maddy Kettle that offer something more interesting for the younger reader.Although it's a graphic novel, I think it would work well as a book for adults to sit down and share with children. The relationship between text and images is such that there won't be any technical issues - from a reading outloud perspective, it handles no differently to a highly illustrated text.This is a 'mild peril' narrative where nothing is quite what it seems, and a determined young lady saves the day repeatedly by unravelling problems. Parents will have much to enjoy in the lovely art, and the gloriously imaginative setting. This is a world you'll keep coming back to, because the details suggest so much and offer so much for an imaginative child to wonder about. Maddy Kettle comes from a family that owns a bookstore. Unfortunately, the Thimblewitch has turned them into kangaroo rats and she sets off to find a way to turn them back. Joined by her pet Toad and with the help of some balloonists, she travels on her adventure to find the Thimblewitch. What I love most is that this book takes unexpected turns and reveals truths about characters who were thought evil to be much different than expected.The illustrations are magnificent and I hope there will be more adventures to come. I will definitely be collecting these as they are quite artful and full of life. I love the designs of the characters and the settings. I found this to be charming, adventureful and perfect for readers of all ages.Verdict:A well crafted beauty of a graphic novel with intriguing characters and a plot full of adventure.
What do You think about Maddy Kettle: The Adventure Of The Thimblewitch (2014)?
Beautiful illustrations. Story was abrupt.
—chopper1
