REVIEW: Season of Secrets by Sally Nicholls

Review by Hannah

This the second of Sally Nicholls' books. The first, Ways To Live Forever, won the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. (It's discussed by the Chicklish team here.)

Season of Secrets mixes an old-legend and the story of Molly who hasn't come to terms with the death of her mother. Everything seems dull until she meets a mysterious stranger, who seems to change that. It's a story of love, hurt, loss, and strange, mysterious magic.

When I first saw the cover of this book, I thought it had a very mysterious theme, so I knew it had something to do with magic. I've read a lot of things about this. Many people have said that Sally's writing is similar to David Almond's, and in a way, it is. This is a wonderful book, with a unique storyline. It's light and descriptive, yet dark and wonderous. I'd like to read what Sally Nicholls writes next.

Review by Hannah, aged 13

Comments

[Sophie]

I can't wait to read this. It's sitting in my bookcase begging to be read!

[Katie Pinn]

I like the sound of this book, but I'll have to read "Ways to Live Forever" first.

[Jenny]

I've heard mixed reviews of this. My friend didn't like it, but my cousin did. Hmmmm!

[Anuja]

I borrowed this book from my cousin and I really liked it. I want to read this book again and again.

It was one of the best books I ever read!

[srishti saikia]

very nice book...everyone should read it as it is very much mysterious....

[Noor]

You know what you shoul at least post a complete review of the book that whats it all about, details of the protagonist and also about the mystery, everything that a person needs to know about the story or a book........Please take my suggestion seriously, people will definitely like it.......Otherwise, its an amazing novel that every person should read....