Tag Archive | Shelf Life

Journey To The Kingdom Of No Return by Leslie R Henderson

Enchanting, Engaging And Entertaining

Journey To The Kingdom Of No Return by Leslie R Henderson is an exciting children’s book, just perfect for ages ten years and over. It is the second book in the Shelf Life series but can be read as a stand-alone. I would recommend reading book one first for maximum enjoyment and to set the scene.

Once more we follow the adventures of Little Book who proves himself to be brave, loyal and fearless. He steps out into the darkness on a rescue mission.

We see the value of good friends as his two mates refuse to let him journey alone.

Once more there are some very clever names that are a play on words. Children are unlikely to ‘get’ them but adults will be highly amused.

The focus of the series is the books coming to life once the bookstore closes. It is an engaging idea.

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Shelf Life: Never Turn The Page Too Soon by Leslie R Henderson

Entertaining And Cleverly Done

Shelf Life: Never Turn The Page Too Soon by Leslie R Henderson is a marvellous new series for children aged eight years and over.

The story is about books in a bookstore who come to life as the shop shuts. They all have their own unique personalities.

I found the whole story engaging, well thought out and well executed. It was extremely witty with a very clever play on words that might go over the heads of children but adults will love it. I kept muttering ‘oh that is good’, ‘oh that is so clever’ in my head!

We see the hurt and pain that isolation brings to a character and also the dangers of being led along blindly. There is much joy and rejoicing when a character finally finds the place in life where he is meant to be.

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