Hi there, Thanks for asking me to read this. You have a very vital and engaging writing style, so I'm afraid I kept reading past Chapter One, against your instructions. As you may or may not know, you're violating two of the most cherished 'rules' or guidelines for writing for children. One is... view book

Hi there, Having read through seven chapters, I think this is a great story. It's got a lot of very attractive elements - kids on holiday with lenient grandparents, so there are no pesky parents to get in the way of their adventures; a very alluring mystery that brings in ghosts, aliens and gover... view book

Hi Jenny, Thanks for suggesting I read this - I read and enjoyed the whole extract. It's a very interesting book that's well written and an original take on the fairy tale. You mentioned that you thought there might be a problem with the age group, so I thought I'd tackle that. For what it's w... view book

Hi there, Thanks for asking me to have a read of this - I read the first three chapters. You're a very talented writer, and there's a lot here that reminds me of Harry Potter - the put-upon kid living in a family not his own (useless father notwithstanding), the induction into the magical world e... view book

HI TB, Thanks for suggesting I read this. It's a great story with all the elements of a really good thriller. For my money, it could be fine tuned a bit. It feels very cluttered at the moment, and maybe it needs to be pared down. For example, the scene in the coffee shop. He's obviously tense ... view book