Book details
Olly Spellmaker and the Sulky Smudge
Description
Olly Spellmaker is old enough to be Alex's granny. Much as he likes her, she can be so irritating. She needs to find some ghosts to haunt a disturbingly unscary house and Alex is a boy who can 'twingle' - or sense spectres. The problem is, he doesn't know what sort until they have materialised.
Age
6-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book promises a captivating adventure that will keep young readers hooked from the first page to the last, with magical elements and a unique plot.
- Imaginative World-Building: Susan Price is known for creating vivid and imaginative worlds that can spark creativity and wonder in the minds of children.
- Relatable Characters: The characters in the story, including Olly Spellmaker, are crafted to be relatable and inspiring, teaching valuable life lessons through their experiences.
- Language Development: Reading this book can help improve vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, as it is written with language that is both accessible and challenging for young readers.