This book is fantastic, I really like the characters. It’s really wonderful, mysterious and magical. When I was reading it, I was so hooked I couldn’t even hear my Mum. This is the fastest I have ever read such a big book. Reading this book made me want to read Anne of Green Gables. Tilly is a really adventurous and brave character. The book was enjoyable to read and I just wanted to read it all at once. Pages & Co is probably my new favourite book! I liked how the author used big words, but they were still easy to read. Pupils reviews: ‘My favourite book of all time’ Lowri Jones is a KS2 teacher at Parc Lewis Primary School in South Wales. Tilly and her book-wandering friends are brilliant role models for 21st-century children and I would encourage any child, class teacher or parent to introduce this book to the people they care about. The children shone in discussion whilst I revelled in the nostalgia of classic children’s literature. Overall, it’s a clever, well-written and language rich book. Though I personally see Pages & Co more as a guided reading text or a reading-for-pleasure class novel, I would be excited to see how teachers used it as a teaching and learning text. Pages & Co delves into the worlds of Alice in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, A Little Princess and Treasure Island - all excellent partner texts.

This book offers so many potential classroom links. Halfway through the book, Amelia says that “books can change minds and change worlds, open doors and open minds, and plant seeds that can grow into magical or even terrifying things.” This message was one that numerous children brought up as they wanted to discuss how books can change worlds and open doors. It was lovely to hear children asking each other questions that Tilly asked her own friends: who’s your favourite character from a book? What would you do if you could talk to your favourite characters?Ī lot of messages inside this book resonated with the children in key stage 2. She questions character, plot and themes whilst fully immersing herself in the literary world. Tilly is the book-lover you encourage every child to be. The characters are well-developed, the story delightful and the themes offer opportunity for thoughtful discussion. The synopsis promised adventure and there certainly is magic inside these pages. I instantly knew that Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers would be a popular addition to our class library.

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