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The Blurb On The Back:
On the stroke of midnight, the costumes come to life. And nobody is going to tell them what to do …
Kit’s father is away AGAIN, and although she’s supposed to be staying with her brother and sister, Kit steals away to visit her grandfather at Moonstone Costume Museum.
Once filled with extravagant wonders, the museum is now an ageing house with creaking floorboards and damp walls. The decadent outfits seem dull and lifeless. The fabrics worn and dusty. But there is still magic within Moonstone’s walls, and Kit soon discovers that the old clothes have a secret of their own … because on the stroke of midnight, the costumes come to life. And nobody is going to tell them what to do …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Lara Flecker’s debut fantasy novel for children aged 9+ (beautifully illustrated by Trisha Krauss) is a charming affair about the importance of creativity and coming together to help each other out. There’s a bit of an old-fashioned vibe to the story telling but for me that added to its appeal and I think many readers will relate to Kit’s fear that she’s a disappointment to her successful dad and siblings.
Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
Kit’s father is away AGAIN, and although she’s supposed to be staying with her brother and sister, Kit steals away to visit her grandfather at Moonstone Costume Museum.
Once filled with extravagant wonders, the museum is now an ageing house with creaking floorboards and damp walls. The decadent outfits seem dull and lifeless. The fabrics worn and dusty. But there is still magic within Moonstone’s walls, and Kit soon discovers that the old clothes have a secret of their own … because on the stroke of midnight, the costumes come to life. And nobody is going to tell them what to do …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Lara Flecker’s debut fantasy novel for children aged 9+ (beautifully illustrated by Trisha Krauss) is a charming affair about the importance of creativity and coming together to help each other out. There’s a bit of an old-fashioned vibe to the story telling but for me that added to its appeal and I think many readers will relate to Kit’s fear that she’s a disappointment to her successful dad and siblings.
Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
