This week I have been reading The Wonderling by Mira Bartók, an atmospheric & enthralling story. 

The hero of the story is a one eared groundling, a mix of fox & boy, of many names who embarks on a quest full of adventure & peril where heart wins out.

The story starts at a miserable orphanage, Miss Carbunkle’s Home For Wayward & Misbegotten Creatures, where we meet Number Thirteen, a shy foxlike groundling. With the help and courage of friends such as Trinket he escapes the orphanage and goes looking for his past but soon discovers he has a much bigger destiny to fill.

As with any quest there are villains to battle, obstacles to overcome & friendships to discover. Although the story rolls forward at a gentle pace the wonderfully realised world with its mix of magical fantastical characters against a steampunk background meant I was happily captivated throughout. 

This is a book to get easily lost in & a reminder of the healing power of music, hope & dreams.

Thanks to the publisher for sending this review copy