Alfie Blackstack has his world turned upside down when he has to move from London into a village in the middle of nowhere called Little Snoddington to go and live with two aunts he hardly remembers. Alfie doesn't like adventure. He is unsure of everything. And there is something strange about his aunts. And the village. And the shop owned by the mysterious Mr Fingerhut. And the local teashop. And if that isn't enough the circus comes to town and Alfie discovers that perhaps adventures aren't something to be scared of. I really loved this book and fell in love with its batty array of characters. I am a particular fan of Rafferty (and I now want a cat just like him). The story picks up in pace as the plot unfurls and before you know it you've devoured half the book! I have also decided that I want a library ghost. It seems like a good thing to have! I also really hope that there are more stories to follow as Alfie and Calypso are such a great team. Perfect if you like: magic, crazy aunts, witches Familiars, high thrill circus acts and finding your best friend.
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