Rumblestar is a clever, funny, adventurous, story brimming with imagination. Throughout the story Abi wowed me with her creations, from her characters to her amazing world-building. Her storytelling completely captures you and transports you to Rumblestar and the Unmapped Kingdom. There were so many parts that made me laugh, marvel at a creation (like the just-in-case), or just soak up Abi's words. Rumblestar would make a great read aloud for ages 9+ as I can just imagine kids getting completely lost in the story and losing track of time.
Casper Tock is a boy who lives his life by lists and timetables. He hides in the Lost Property Box to get away from school bullies Candida and Leopold. Sometimes adventure can come to those who are the least prepared for it and so Casper finds himself transported to a magical kingdom and thrown into adventure. Casper finds himself in the Unmapped Kingdom, a world that uses marvels to create the weather for our world, or The Faraway as they know it. Rumblestar is in danger though. An evil harpy called Morg has been banished from the Unmapped Kingdom but has found a way to send her followers, the Midnights, in to Rumblestar to upset the balance and create havoc. The havoc they create flows in to The Faraway, with the weather going haywire and creating huge hurricanes and tornadoes. It is up to Casper, a girl named Utterly Thankless and a mini dragon called Arlo to save both the Unmapped Kingdom and The Faraway. Along the way they'll meet Drizzle Hags, Snow Trolls and a very helpful hot air balloon.
Rumblestar is perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor series, Cornelia Funke or anyone who loves a magical adventure story. I can't recommend this highly enough!
Casper Tock is a boy who lives his life by lists and timetables. He hides in the Lost Property Box to get away from school bullies Candida and Leopold. Sometimes adventure can come to those who are the least prepared for it and so Casper finds himself transported to a magical kingdom and thrown into adventure. Casper finds himself in the Unmapped Kingdom, a world that uses marvels to create the weather for our world, or The Faraway as they know it. Rumblestar is in danger though. An evil harpy called Morg has been banished from the Unmapped Kingdom but has found a way to send her followers, the Midnights, in to Rumblestar to upset the balance and create havoc. The havoc they create flows in to The Faraway, with the weather going haywire and creating huge hurricanes and tornadoes. It is up to Casper, a girl named Utterly Thankless and a mini dragon called Arlo to save both the Unmapped Kingdom and The Faraway. Along the way they'll meet Drizzle Hags, Snow Trolls and a very helpful hot air balloon.
Rumblestar is perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor series, Cornelia Funke or anyone who loves a magical adventure story. I can't recommend this highly enough!