![]() The next layer comes with the relationship between Charlie and his dad. His writing is accessible for the target age - very visual, the dialogue is pitched well, and the three young characters friendship is beautifully drawn. It all sounds very standard middle grade - and it does tick all of those boxes with huge confidence - there is well handled action, comedy set pieces and a good villain to hate. Can Charlie find his metaphorical inner fire, while keeping the literal fire of Cadno from being discovered? Then you layer in the magic - while playing at a ruined castle, he’s given a Firefox, Cadno, to keep safe from a bad King and an evil shape shifting beast. He can’t stand up to his bullies and wants to be able to look after the new sibling his parents are preparing for. ![]() ![]() Ostensibly it’s the story of a little boy, Charlie, who wants to be more brave. I have to do my best not to just gush for the whole review of The Last Firefox by debut author Lee Newbery. ![]()
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