When I received this book in the post I was a little disappointed as it didn’t live up to my expectations. The cover looked fine but after reading the blurb my hopes started to deflate a little. Once I read the first couple of chapters I slowly changed my mind; the drawings were excellent and the descriptions were rich.
A boy called Finn has the special talent (or curse) to make every one forget he has passed by or even exists. Marrill, a girl who has never lived in the same place twice, is poisoned then saved by pirates and whisked off to find the Compass Rose (part of the map that leads to everywhere).
Overall this book does have some flaws and didn’t always hold my attention. At times the pace was too slow and the plot was lacking in detail.
This is a book for ages 7 upwards as it is easy to follow and straightforward. It will appeal to you if like swashbuckling adventure and mystery with a dash of humour thrown in.
- Buy this book at the Guardian Bookshop
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