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Iron Robin by Rose Tremain
Jan. 24th, 2024 09:31 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
At the edge of the field, Oliver saw something lying in the mud. It was a bird made of iron.
Then something amazing happened …
From an acclaimed literary voice comes a magical story which explores friendship, loyalty and the power of hope.
Oliver loves birds - watching them soar into the sky and wishing that just sometimes they would stay close. So when he discovers a robin made of iron, he thinks he’s found the perfect friend - even if his toy dragon isn’t quite so sure!
When the robin begins to glimmer and hop, Oliver is amazed. But in a terrible turn of events, his new friend is lost.
Nevertheless, there is wonder and excitement ahead for Oliver - with a storm on the horizon and Iron Robin’s magic in the air …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Rose Tremain’s debut picture book has some beautiful writing but it isn’t clear if Oliver’s affinity for the robin comes from loneliness, although I did enjoy the snarky Draggi. Richard Jones’s illustrations are superb and really get across Oliver’s isolation and the robin’s magic. All in all, I think it’s a good read but the open ending and the fact that some of the themes are not fully explored may make it go over some young readers’ heads.
IRON ROBIN was released in the United Kingdom on 18th May 2023. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
Then something amazing happened …
From an acclaimed literary voice comes a magical story which explores friendship, loyalty and the power of hope.
Oliver loves birds - watching them soar into the sky and wishing that just sometimes they would stay close. So when he discovers a robin made of iron, he thinks he’s found the perfect friend - even if his toy dragon isn’t quite so sure!
When the robin begins to glimmer and hop, Oliver is amazed. But in a terrible turn of events, his new friend is lost.
Nevertheless, there is wonder and excitement ahead for Oliver - with a storm on the horizon and Iron Robin’s magic in the air …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Rose Tremain’s debut picture book has some beautiful writing but it isn’t clear if Oliver’s affinity for the robin comes from loneliness, although I did enjoy the snarky Draggi. Richard Jones’s illustrations are superb and really get across Oliver’s isolation and the robin’s magic. All in all, I think it’s a good read but the open ending and the fact that some of the themes are not fully explored may make it go over some young readers’ heads.
IRON ROBIN was released in the United Kingdom on 18th May 2023. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
