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Windvale Sprites' is an old fashioned, yet timeless tale, in a contemporary setting - well told and well worth a read. A charming, finely produced little treasure, told with clarity, wit and lightness -- Nicolette Jones Sunday Times Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuth

The Windvale Sprites by MacKenzie Crook (9780571304080 The Windvale Sprites by MacKenzie Crook (9780571304080

Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2018-06-07 18:12:09 Bookplateleaf 0010 Boxid IA1237610 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set china External-identifierOne day I will be remembered as the greatest scientist that the world has ever known and so it is my duty to mankind to record my thoughts that future generations are able to study the progress of a genius. Mad Scientist: Why do scientists always get a bad press? Why is Asa the hero? Why not Benjamin Tooth the alchemist? Just once, I'd like to read a book where a scientist doesn't make a mistake and cause a plague, or breed a herd of man eating dinosaurs, or blow the world up. Just once, I'd like the scientist to be the hero and save the day. Just the other day, for example, I was on a beach and spotted a venomous snake. But because I was a scientist, I was able to identify the snake and alert everyone. Just think, if I hadn't been there... Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments

The Windvale Sprites)] [By (author) Mackenzie Crook [(The Windvale Sprites)] [By (author) Mackenzie Crook

It has a fascinating story line and is so like real life. The idea of a sprite living in a moor like the one I live near gives me a feeling that makes me want to go and see if they do exist! Asa is a cool little character; he's intent on uncovering the mystery surrounding Windvale Moor but, unlike his predecessor Benjamin Tooth, he's considerate and kind when it comes to the fairie inhabitants. Because of his care and compassion, he's able to befriend the sprites and get a better understanding of them, rather than run away in fear or try to hurt them. He's a good role model for children reading the book, should any of them ever find a fairie of their own! A warning to parents/ librarians/ teachers: the pictures – both word and visual – of dead and tormented sprites might unsettle younger children who read this book. However, these themes do tend to draw readers in above a certain age. Anyway, it was exactly what I was hoping for in a magical adventure book! Its beautiful illustrations really helped make the story come alive. Also loved the illustrations, as they reminded me of the Squashed Fairy book and Brian Frouds goblin companion (which I may have to reaquire 🤣)

The winners of The Farshore Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards 2023, highlighting the work schools are doing to encourage a love of reading, have... I can relate to thrill of finding new species as I'm a nature enthusiast and go on sorties for birding and herping frequently. Here a small boy goes on an adventure to find extremely elusive creatures. The ending of the nemesis was well executed and heart-warming. Wish there was aftermath to boys adventure after final chapter, like end-credit scenes in marvel movies. This is a very magical story. It is about a curious boy called Asa Brown who finds a fairy. He is my favourite character because he wants to find out what the Windvale Sprites are and how they live.