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Small Wonder
Book Review
This book was so good that I read it twice!
Small Wonder is a book about a boy called Tick, who lives deep in the woods with his Grandfather and his little brother Leaf. Sadly, his Grandfather passed away just before the book starts, and Tick and Leaf are left to survive on their own.
Tick has a lovely white horse called Pebble, and when The Dreneish army start to attak his kingdom, he must grab Leaf and escape. He makes lots of new friends on the way and they help him reach King’s Keep, a safe place that was built especially for when this moment came.
I absolutely LOVED this book and would suggest it to all ages under 12.
This book is great for people who like adventure, bravery and fantasy. It does not have any illustrations and has great imagery. This is a great book and I would definately recommend it to my friends and family
About the Book
‘Small Wonder’: that was what Tick’s grandfather always called him. He taught Tick a lot of things: how to take care of himself; how to take care of his little brother, Leaf; how to take care of their horse, Pebble. But Grandfather is no longer around . . .
So when the family home is under suddenly threat, it’s on Tick to put everything he’s learned into practice and protect his family, by taking them on a quest filled with danger. Because it’s not just their home at risk; enemies are invading the whole land. He has only six moons to get to Kings’ Keep and warn their ruler . . .
Author
Ross Montgomery
Ross Montgomery is a British children’s author and former primary school teacher, best known for his imaginative middle-grade novels like 'Alex, the Dog' and the 'Unopenable Door' and 'The Midnight Guardians'. His 2025 book I Am Rebel won the Children’s Book Award, voted for entirely by children.
Reviewer Profile
Flo, 10
- Reviews: 2
- Likes : reading, art and bulldog Lenny
- Dislikes : running and asparagus (too mushy!)
- Superpower: flying (whilst dreaming)
- Favourite Book: Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
- Favourite Film: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Favourite Song: Allstar by Smash Mouth
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