Goodnight Silver Written by Abi Elphinstone. Reviewed by Emaan, Age 11

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This book is a tale of friendship, fun and understanding who you are

Wow! What an amazing book. As soon as I saw this book I knew it would be one of my favourite stories.

The illustrations light up most of the front cover, leaving space for all the readers questions that fill their mind. The starring character in this book is a young girl called Emmy. She is a confident girl who focuses on bad things that might happen. When Emmy and her parents get whisked away on a surprise holiday, Emmy gets lost in a blizzard. She finds refuge in a cave, soon to find out a leopard cub has done the same. Together they embark on a quest to find both of their families, finding friends along the way.

My favourite part in this book is when Emmy finds the leopard cub because it is such a heartwarming moment that fills me with joy. One of the meanings behind this book is that animals have lives just as important as ours. This book is a tale of friendship, fun and understanding who you are.

This book is perfect for anyone who is stranded in a cave with a leopard cub and doesn’t know what to do! Also great for people who love animals and want a thrilling read.

About the Book

Emmy doesn’t believe in miracles. In her experience, hoping for extraordinary things never ends well. So, when she is separated from her parents by a blizzard in the mountains of Mongolia, she assumes that she and the holiday are well and truly over.

But from out of the shadows of the cave she shelters in steps a snow leopard cub. An animal even more lost than Emmy. Then along comes a boy who believes in impossible things. And suddenly, Emmy finds herself on a quest to find a secret land, where wild animals live in peace. But can Emmy, along with a dreamer and a snow leopard cub, reach Whisperfell before the hunters close in?

Author

Abi Elphinstone

Abi Elphinstone is a bestselling British children’s author, born and raised in Scotland, whose childhood was filled with dens, treehouses, and Highland glens. She studied English at the University of Bristol, worked as a teacher in the UK and abroad, and writes magical adventure novels such as 'The Dreamsnatcher' trilogy and 'Sky Song'.

Reviewer Profile

Emaan, 11

  • Reviews: 20
  • Likes: swimming, crafts, and fun fairs
  • Dislikes: bananas and spiders
  • Favourite Book: The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton
  • Favourite Song: We Don't Talk About Bruno (from Encanto)
  • Favourite Film: The Bad Guys

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