Noblestone and the Lost Dwarves

by Christine Marshall

Paperback

Reviews

[Hazel Vale · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Lost boys and Peter Pan retellings and this is, by far, the most interesting one I’ve ever read! It hits all the little bits that feel familiar but adds a completely unique spin with dwarves and steampunk creatures. I loved this adventure!

[Katherine Ascalon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Calling Marshall’s "Noblestone and the Lost Dwarves" fast-paced would be an understatement. I can see where that’s a good thing for the middle-grade target audience, but for me, at least, it made my head spin. At times, I couldn’t discern how we got from one spot to another, and while there was some good description, the whole world overall is an impressionist painting in my mind.
I loved the references and illusions to the world of Peter Pan, and the steampunk was exactly what I was hoping for. The illustrations were fun, even if I occasionally had difficulty telling what they were supposed to depict (probably just me). However, they were rather oddly placed throughout the story, giving no context or adding to it in any way. We get a description of a racoon, and a picture of a squirrel, which is never mentioned, for example.
Nonetheless, I found it a very enjoyable read, and look forward to the next installment.

[Miranda Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another visually stunning story from one of my favorite authors. Imagine a mixture of the perils you would find in the Mines of Moria, with steampunk creations and magical enchanted mushroom gardens. Christine is one of the best world builders I've read, and Steve's illustrations are beautiful as well, a perfect fit together much like these two humans in real life. I enjoyed this found family dwarven tale very much and cannot wait for the rest of this series!

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun adventure filled with gorgeous illustrations and relatable teen dwarves. It ends on a cliffhanger, and now I need to know what happens next for Jarud and his friends! I really enjoyed this and recommend for folks with kids who daydream about having their own fantastic adventures.