The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix by Kate Saunders

Hand this to readers who love adventure, fantasy, and Mission Impossible-type adventure.'- SLJ 'Saunders's imagination is out in full force. 'Clearly, Saunders has honed her deft and breezy comic style while affectionately channeling mild echoes of Harry Potter and The Hobbit.'- Kirkus Reviews Readers who enjoyed The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop will not be disappointed.'- Booklist ' Saunders weaves the supernatural with the ordinary with ease. Praise for The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix this enjoyable and moving romp through a magical London underworld. 'Kirkus Reviews'Ī quick pace and intricate plot twists keep excitement high. 'School Library Journal'Ī whizz-pop chocolate romp.

This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike. Reminiscent of Roald Dahl s'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' 'Booklist' 'The Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books' 'School Library Journal'Ī quick, magical romp. This book should fly off the shelves, with or without a magic carpet. Saunders offers a coming-of-age tale against the rich backdrop of full period detail. 'Booklist, 'StarredĪ ripping English boarding-school story with a perceptive heroine and time- travel twist guaranteed to appeal to modern schoolgirls. Along with the entertaining magical elements, the universal themes of self-discovery and looking beyond appearances combine into a wholly engaging and enjoyable read. Hand this to fans of family-related timeslip fantasies, aficionados of historical fiction fans, and those who like a bit of boarding-school drama.

The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix by Kate Saunders