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Une mystérieuse découverte
Depuis que son père est parti en Suède, Judy se débrouille toute seule. Et les services sociaux commencent à lui tourner autour…
Délaissé par sa mère et victime des moqueries de ses camarades, William un garçon autiste, se sent très seul, lui aussi.
Judy et William auraient pu ne jamais se rencontrer, mais le destin en a décidé autrement… Tous les deux partent pour la Suède, sur les traces du père de Judy, et la recherche de la signification d’un mystérieux objet découvert par William.
Heureusement, ils ne seront pas seuls pour accomplir cet incroyable voyage. Un étonnant personnage, mi-poète, mi-philosophe, les accompagnera dans leur quête et leur servira de guide.
Dans le froid glacial de l’hiver suédois, grâce à de fabuleuses rencontres, les deux enfants découvriront un trésor d’une valeur inestimable : le sens de la vie.
Délaissé par sa mère et victime des moqueries de ses camarades, William un garçon autiste, se sent très seul, lui aussi.
Judy et William auraient pu ne jamais se rencontrer, mais le destin en a décidé autrement… Tous les deux partent pour la Suède, sur les traces du père de Judy, et la recherche de la signification d’un mystérieux objet découvert par William.
Heureusement, ils ne seront pas seuls pour accomplir cet incroyable voyage. Un étonnant personnage, mi-poète, mi-philosophe, les accompagnera dans leur quête et leur servira de guide.
Dans le froid glacial de l’hiver suédois, grâce à de fabuleuses rencontres, les deux enfants découvriront un trésor d’une valeur inestimable : le sens de la vie.
- GenresMiddle Grade
400 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2021
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Toby Ibbotson
4 books3 followersToby Ibbotson is the eldest son of award-winning author Eva Ibbotson, whose novel, The Abominables, he edited with her first publisher, Marion Lloyd, after his mother's death. Mountwood School for Ghosts is his debut novel, and is based on an idea conceived with Eva, and planned out in detail by the two of them before her death. Containing all the warmth, humour and spark of Eva's novels for younger readers, Mountwood School for Ghosts marks Toby out as an exciting new storytelling talent in the children's book world. He lives in Sweden with his family and writes whenever he can.
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October 6, 2019
This book is really really sweet. In a kind of childish, imaginary way. But also speaks of deep grief, mystery, and a hoping for something more- a purpose? Or maybe just a family.
I adored this book.
It took me places I've never been - I felt snow on my fingertips and the rocking of boats, I smelt the dust on museum shelves and saw lights glisten in the sky.
A really good, poignant read. This story will stick with me.
I adored this book.
It took me places I've never been - I felt snow on my fingertips and the rocking of boats, I smelt the dust on museum shelves and saw lights glisten in the sky.
A really good, poignant read. This story will stick with me.
April 20, 2019
Finished this book in less than 24 hours. I will have a review on my blog soon (link to my blog in my GoodReads profile, feel free to add me as a friend on here!)
January 8, 2026
Une lecture décevante. C'est long, le plot est, selon moi, mal exploité, les personnages auraient pu être plus attachants car ils ont du potentiel.
Il n'y a pas assez d'action et les passages où il y en a, c'est ennuyant.
Bref, je ne sais pas si ça plaira aux élèves.
Il n'y a pas assez d'action et les passages où il y en a, c'est ennuyant.
Bref, je ne sais pas si ça plaira aux élèves.
July 11, 2019
Really enjoyed this book. The story was a great adventure through Northern Europe to the north of Sweden. The descriptions of the environment and the people of Sweden make me want to visit (even in the depths of winter but maybe not in a dilapidated camper van). The disparate group of travellers come together to enjoy a great adventure in a very harsh landscape all learning and growing along the way.
October 24, 2019
Started off well, gorgeous descriptive parts but at the end there were too many coincidences and honestly I don't really feel like the book was saying anything. Shame because it was a promising beginning. I hope Ibbotson writes more because he is talented, maybe just needs a better editor?
September 7, 2020
An unexpected gem. I loved this book. I really didn’t know what to expect even after reading the blurb on the back. I loved the characters and I found myself wanting to spend more time with them. A great book for kids.
January 19, 2021
The Unexpected Find by Tony Ibbotson
I enjoyed this book. The title was apt. I did not know what to anticipate when I started reading it, but I was not disappointed throughout. I found the story to be unique, delightful, and yes, unexpected.
I have always loved stories about young people, especially about intelligent young people who have to think on their feet. Judy in particular, is faced with an impossible situation, and after she is pushed to her limits, she takes her principal’s advice (though not in the way he expects), and takes her life into her own hands. This decision sets off an adventure that shapes the lives of several people. I think that was one of the aspects of this book that I loved so much; it portrays how one person’s decision can amplify and shape several lives.
This story was wholesome and hopeful, tackling the subjects of difficult childhoods, special needs, migration and the importance of community. I love that the story doesn’t conclude as such. Rather, the author finishes his narration, and the characters continue on with their lives. I would recommend this book to anyone aged 10 and up.
NB – it is one of my life’s goals to be as knowledgeable, courteous and unfazed as Mr. Balderson in the book.
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So, after I drafted my review, I skimmed through a few others and came across at least one comment about William’s “unrealistic” second find.
A few things:
1. It is possible to tell a story located in the real world, yet still have a pinch of magic in it (books by Celia Rees and Cecilia Ahern come to mind).
2.
3. This book was written for children. A child would have no problem accepting William’s second find. Besides, even the characters acknowledge how unlikely and cataclysmic that event is.
4. William’s second find is unlikely but not impossible. Just because the odds are against something, it doesn’t mean it will never happen.
I enjoyed this book. The title was apt. I did not know what to anticipate when I started reading it, but I was not disappointed throughout. I found the story to be unique, delightful, and yes, unexpected.
I have always loved stories about young people, especially about intelligent young people who have to think on their feet. Judy in particular, is faced with an impossible situation, and after she is pushed to her limits, she takes her principal’s advice (though not in the way he expects), and takes her life into her own hands. This decision sets off an adventure that shapes the lives of several people. I think that was one of the aspects of this book that I loved so much; it portrays how one person’s decision can amplify and shape several lives.
This story was wholesome and hopeful, tackling the subjects of difficult childhoods, special needs, migration and the importance of community. I love that the story doesn’t conclude as such. Rather, the author finishes his narration, and the characters continue on with their lives. I would recommend this book to anyone aged 10 and up.
NB – it is one of my life’s goals to be as knowledgeable, courteous and unfazed as Mr. Balderson in the book.
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So, after I drafted my review, I skimmed through a few others and came across at least one comment about William’s “unrealistic” second find.
A few things:
1. It is possible to tell a story located in the real world, yet still have a pinch of magic in it (books by Celia Rees and Cecilia Ahern come to mind).
2.
3. This book was written for children. A child would have no problem accepting William’s second find. Besides, even the characters acknowledge how unlikely and cataclysmic that event is.
4. William’s second find is unlikely but not impossible. Just because the odds are against something, it doesn’t mean it will never happen.
June 21, 2019
I borrowed this from my son (who had it as a Book Fairy book) as he said it was a good read and can recommend. He's 8 and despite a couple of swear words it was suitable and he really enjoyed it. I'm not 8 (by a long way) and also enjoyed it, the characters are well written and the was the right level of mystery/ myths/ coincidence that it didn't feel too far fetched.
May 11, 2019
I loved this. It’s funny, compassionate, adventure filled, clever and gentle. Judy is a wonderful main character and her story is brilliantly interesting. I loved how unique this was: you don’t read many stories about the north of Sweden!
July 19, 2019
I started reading it around 8.30pm and it's now 12.45am. I couldn't put it down. I really had no idea where it was going but it led me on magical adventure that I never wanted to end.
October 7, 2020
This was an interesting book. Before we get into explaining why, the obligatory plug. I don't just read and review I write. I'd like you to read this book if it sounds like your cup of tea, but I'd also like you to read mine! You can even read some of my stuff completely FREE!
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Right! Onto the review! First things first, what is this about? Well it's a children's book, but it's a good one. I read it to my 9 year old son. He's perfectly capable of reading himself, but he doesn't mind me reading to him so I do it to enjoy some quality time together.
An Unexpected Find really starts when a boy called William who seems to be on the autistic spectrum, finds an interesting artefact. While he's by the canal some boys from his school try to take it from it. A girl from the school called Judy sees what's going on and pushes one into the canal and scares the other off. This sparks an unlikely friendship that will take Judy and William across Europe to Scandinavia.
Another key character whom you meet early on in the book is the enigmatic Mr. Balderson. It's alluded to that Mr. Balderson is actually the allfather Odin of Norse mythology. I don't I could catgorically say he 100% isn't but neither could I say he is. Judy runs into him early on but he plays a bigger part later in the story.
Judy, actually lives on a narrowboat. She's worried at the start of the story because her father has disappeared, leaving her to fend for herself. She's perfectly capable of this, but understands that the authorities might not agree with her appraisal of her ability to live independently. She's also concerned about running out of food and money to buy food.
Quite early on in the book she realises, after living independently on the boat for some time she's likely to get rumbled soon. She does NOT want to end up being taken to a care home or to be fostered. To this end she decides to take the clues she has and set out on an epic journey to find her father. William ends up going along pretty much by mistake, but the two characters seem to share certain traits and have an affinity for each other, as unlikely as that might sound.
I won't spoil it too much for you, but they end up in Mr. Balderson's ancient camper driving through a harsh Scandinavian winter on snow-covered roads. As you can imagine this doesn't go well. Even though this isn't really an action book, there is an incident where you genuinely fear for the protagonists lives.
The next key characters to enter the story are two Swedes, Stefan and his mother Farmor. They are kindly and end up taking in William and Judy. What follows is a detailed exploration of Swedish and Scandinavian culture. Stefan ends up building a strong relationship with both William and Judy and Farmor seems to enjoy looking after them.
Is there a happy ending? Well, you'll have to read it to find out and I DO recommend reading this. It's not perfect. Everything flows and makes sense, but at times it seems like a little bit of a non-narrative? Like the story doesn't seem to be going anywhere? Even the ending, I didn't think was particularly satisfying. It was anti-climatic to me. But then of course they say life is a journey, not a destination and the journey in this case is good! William's discovery towards the end of the book and how it ties in with the artefact at the beginning is also rather ridiculous. The chances of that turn of events happening must be slimmer than slim. I don't know if that matters really but it does jar a little seeing as the author appears to have gone to so much trouble to try and make the rest of the book realistic. I suppose in respect of the anti-climatic ending and the fact that this book is more an exploration of character relationships and British and Swedish culture, maybe it is actually quite a mature book? I think it is, but it's also very clearly written for children.
So would I recommend this? Yes, but I don't know if all 9 year old would enjoy it. Isaac did, but he's quite a serious little boy. He's studying for his ABRSM Grade 3 Piano and is the Staffordshire U9 County Chess Champion. He wants to do his GCSE Maths next year and I have every faith he'd be able to pass it with flying colours if we let him try.
I think most 11 year olds and older would enjoy this though and the maturer 9 year old might too.
Martyn Stanley
To read my assassin novella and Deathsworn Arc prequel Lady Death go to these links:-
UK: https://amzn.to/3lm9qE3
USA: https://amzn.to/3lrg8sj
Right! Onto the review! First things first, what is this about? Well it's a children's book, but it's a good one. I read it to my 9 year old son. He's perfectly capable of reading himself, but he doesn't mind me reading to him so I do it to enjoy some quality time together.
An Unexpected Find really starts when a boy called William who seems to be on the autistic spectrum, finds an interesting artefact. While he's by the canal some boys from his school try to take it from it. A girl from the school called Judy sees what's going on and pushes one into the canal and scares the other off. This sparks an unlikely friendship that will take Judy and William across Europe to Scandinavia.
Another key character whom you meet early on in the book is the enigmatic Mr. Balderson. It's alluded to that Mr. Balderson is actually the allfather Odin of Norse mythology. I don't I could catgorically say he 100% isn't but neither could I say he is. Judy runs into him early on but he plays a bigger part later in the story.
Judy, actually lives on a narrowboat. She's worried at the start of the story because her father has disappeared, leaving her to fend for herself. She's perfectly capable of this, but understands that the authorities might not agree with her appraisal of her ability to live independently. She's also concerned about running out of food and money to buy food.
Quite early on in the book she realises, after living independently on the boat for some time she's likely to get rumbled soon. She does NOT want to end up being taken to a care home or to be fostered. To this end she decides to take the clues she has and set out on an epic journey to find her father. William ends up going along pretty much by mistake, but the two characters seem to share certain traits and have an affinity for each other, as unlikely as that might sound.
I won't spoil it too much for you, but they end up in Mr. Balderson's ancient camper driving through a harsh Scandinavian winter on snow-covered roads. As you can imagine this doesn't go well. Even though this isn't really an action book, there is an incident where you genuinely fear for the protagonists lives.
The next key characters to enter the story are two Swedes, Stefan and his mother Farmor. They are kindly and end up taking in William and Judy. What follows is a detailed exploration of Swedish and Scandinavian culture. Stefan ends up building a strong relationship with both William and Judy and Farmor seems to enjoy looking after them.
Is there a happy ending? Well, you'll have to read it to find out and I DO recommend reading this. It's not perfect. Everything flows and makes sense, but at times it seems like a little bit of a non-narrative? Like the story doesn't seem to be going anywhere? Even the ending, I didn't think was particularly satisfying. It was anti-climatic to me. But then of course they say life is a journey, not a destination and the journey in this case is good! William's discovery towards the end of the book and how it ties in with the artefact at the beginning is also rather ridiculous. The chances of that turn of events happening must be slimmer than slim. I don't know if that matters really but it does jar a little seeing as the author appears to have gone to so much trouble to try and make the rest of the book realistic. I suppose in respect of the anti-climatic ending and the fact that this book is more an exploration of character relationships and British and Swedish culture, maybe it is actually quite a mature book? I think it is, but it's also very clearly written for children.
So would I recommend this? Yes, but I don't know if all 9 year old would enjoy it. Isaac did, but he's quite a serious little boy. He's studying for his ABRSM Grade 3 Piano and is the Staffordshire U9 County Chess Champion. He wants to do his GCSE Maths next year and I have every faith he'd be able to pass it with flying colours if we let him try.
I think most 11 year olds and older would enjoy this though and the maturer 9 year old might too.
Martyn Stanley
December 18, 2021
Merci @netgalleyfrance pour cette lecture
Judy se débrouille toute seule, depuis que son père est parti en Suède il y a plusieurs mois. Lorsque son proviseur le découvre, il décide d'appeler les services sociaux. Elle décide donc de fuir et part pour retrouver son père. A peine son périple commencé, qu'elle retrouve un vieux monsieur rencontré récemment. Etonnant personnage, mi-poète, mi-philosophe, qui décide de la conduire là-bas.
Délaissé par sa mère et victime des moqueries de ses camarades, William un garçon un peu autiste, se sent très seul. Alors qu'il fait une découverte, il décide de la partager avec la seule personne ayant été gentille avec lui, Judy. La voyant occupé, il décide de la suivre jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit libre. et voilà que Judy découvre William dans le camping-car alors qu'ils ont quitté l'Angleterre.
Judy et William partent donc tous les deux, pour la Suède, sur les traces du père de Judy, et la recherche de la signification du mystérieux objet découvert par William.
Dans le froid glacial de l’hiver suédois, ils se retrouvent perdus mais grâce à de fabuleuses rencontres, les deux enfants découvriront un trésor d’une valeur inestimable : le sens de la vie.
Petite déception. Je ne sais pas pourquoi mais je m'étais persuadé que c'était une histoire fantastique ce qui n'est pas le cas. Aussi il n'y a pas vraiment d'action, c'est surtout une histoire initiatique.
Cependant il y a quelques détails qui m'ont paru irréels comme par exemple que le directeur va chez Judy et l'informe qu'il va appeler demain les services sociaux. Il sait qu'elle a caché le fait qu'elle vit seule depuis des mois, et il la laisse seule. Même si je n'ai jamais été sûr de l'âge des enfants, on ne laisse pas un enfant mineur seul. La famille qui accueille les enfants ne prévient même pas les autorités ce qui n'est pas réaliste non plus.
Aussi ce qui m'a le plus déçu c'est que j'ai voulu lire ce livre pour William car il n'y a pas beaucoup d'histoire avec un autiste mais j'ai trouvé qu'il faisait que de la figuration. William n'aurait pas été là que ça aurait été pareil
Judy se débrouille toute seule, depuis que son père est parti en Suède il y a plusieurs mois. Lorsque son proviseur le découvre, il décide d'appeler les services sociaux. Elle décide donc de fuir et part pour retrouver son père. A peine son périple commencé, qu'elle retrouve un vieux monsieur rencontré récemment. Etonnant personnage, mi-poète, mi-philosophe, qui décide de la conduire là-bas.
Délaissé par sa mère et victime des moqueries de ses camarades, William un garçon un peu autiste, se sent très seul. Alors qu'il fait une découverte, il décide de la partager avec la seule personne ayant été gentille avec lui, Judy. La voyant occupé, il décide de la suivre jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit libre. et voilà que Judy découvre William dans le camping-car alors qu'ils ont quitté l'Angleterre.
Judy et William partent donc tous les deux, pour la Suède, sur les traces du père de Judy, et la recherche de la signification du mystérieux objet découvert par William.
Dans le froid glacial de l’hiver suédois, ils se retrouvent perdus mais grâce à de fabuleuses rencontres, les deux enfants découvriront un trésor d’une valeur inestimable : le sens de la vie.
Petite déception. Je ne sais pas pourquoi mais je m'étais persuadé que c'était une histoire fantastique ce qui n'est pas le cas. Aussi il n'y a pas vraiment d'action, c'est surtout une histoire initiatique.
Cependant il y a quelques détails qui m'ont paru irréels comme par exemple que le directeur va chez Judy et l'informe qu'il va appeler demain les services sociaux. Il sait qu'elle a caché le fait qu'elle vit seule depuis des mois, et il la laisse seule. Même si je n'ai jamais été sûr de l'âge des enfants, on ne laisse pas un enfant mineur seul. La famille qui accueille les enfants ne prévient même pas les autorités ce qui n'est pas réaliste non plus.
Aussi ce qui m'a le plus déçu c'est que j'ai voulu lire ce livre pour William car il n'y a pas beaucoup d'histoire avec un autiste mais j'ai trouvé qu'il faisait que de la figuration. William n'aurait pas été là que ça aurait été pareil
August 13, 2022
Dit boek is er eentje om je tijd voor te nemen. Het tempo van het verhaal ligt wat lager dan van veel andere recente kinderboeken, maar het is niet erg als je het tussenin (meermaals) een weekje laat liggen voor je het weer oppikt. Er zitten zoveel pareltjes wijsheid in het verhaal verweven.
Het is een kinderboek (10+ denk ik), maar ik vermoed dat ik er als volwassene nog meer uit haal dan mijn kinderen. Het voelt diepgaander dan veel andere kinderboeken, met stukjes over vrijheid en jezelf zijn en hoe waardevol wat weinig lijkt kan zijn en manieren van rouwen.
Ik hou van de hoofdpersonages. William die letterlijk denkt (zoon: zo verwarrend voelt het voor mij ook vaak), Judy met haar wiskundig brain en veel te veel verantwoordelijkheid op haar jonge schouders, Stefan die het meest zichzelf is wanneer hij dingen uit elkaar haalt en beter terug in elkaar steekt... Er zit een vleugje twijfel over magie in het verhaal en het is niet helemaal realistisch (kleine ergernis van mij als moeder dat er geen echt contact was met Williams familie), maar dat hoeft ook niet echt.
Ik denk dat een deel ervan over het hoofd van mijn kinderen gaat en het daardoor iets lastiger lezen was voor de zoon. Maar ik hou van het feit dat boeken hen een andere manier van zien kunnen aanreiken, dat ze mildheid en compassie toegepast zien op situaties lang voordat ze er zelf mee in contact komen. En dat een boek ineens iets kan helpen uitleggen dat ze zagen gebeuren, maar niet echt snapten. Ik rouwde de voorbije maanden grotendeels als een kat. Dit boek gaf ons er nieuwe woorden voor.
Het is een kinderboek (10+ denk ik), maar ik vermoed dat ik er als volwassene nog meer uit haal dan mijn kinderen. Het voelt diepgaander dan veel andere kinderboeken, met stukjes over vrijheid en jezelf zijn en hoe waardevol wat weinig lijkt kan zijn en manieren van rouwen.
Ik hou van de hoofdpersonages. William die letterlijk denkt (zoon: zo verwarrend voelt het voor mij ook vaak), Judy met haar wiskundig brain en veel te veel verantwoordelijkheid op haar jonge schouders, Stefan die het meest zichzelf is wanneer hij dingen uit elkaar haalt en beter terug in elkaar steekt... Er zit een vleugje twijfel over magie in het verhaal en het is niet helemaal realistisch (kleine ergernis van mij als moeder dat er geen echt contact was met Williams familie), maar dat hoeft ook niet echt.
Ik denk dat een deel ervan over het hoofd van mijn kinderen gaat en het daardoor iets lastiger lezen was voor de zoon. Maar ik hou van het feit dat boeken hen een andere manier van zien kunnen aanreiken, dat ze mildheid en compassie toegepast zien op situaties lang voordat ze er zelf mee in contact komen. En dat een boek ineens iets kan helpen uitleggen dat ze zagen gebeuren, maar niet echt snapten. Ik rouwde de voorbije maanden grotendeels als een kat. Dit boek gaf ons er nieuwe woorden voor.
December 26, 2021
Un road trip d’adolescents dans lequel se mêlent recherches et découvertes de soi et de l’autre. Judy est une collégienne surdouée et solitaire qui vit sur une péniche avec son père quand il est là, elle est prête à tout pour défendre les plus faibles, comme William collégien aussi, qui collectionne ce qu’il trouve et pose beaucoup de questions, isolé dans son monde. Judy finit par vivre seule, son père ne revenant pas, elle fait la connaissance d’un voisin insolite qui l’emmène dans son camping car brinquebalant. L’aventure commence, William se retrouve en leur compagnie, il y aura d’autres belles rencontres dans ce voyage.
J’ai aimé l’écriture du roman, poétique et fluide, les personnages adolescents avec leurs particularités attendrissantes et leur profondeur de réflexion qui n’ont rien à envier aux adultes. Les personnages adultes sont aussi très intéressants de par leur vie complexe passée et présente, beaucoup d’émotions. J’ai apprécié la découverte et la rudesse de la vie en hiver en Suède, un voyage initiatique à la rencontre de soi, de migrants et légendes nordiques qui ne peut que plaire. A lire
J’ai aimé l’écriture du roman, poétique et fluide, les personnages adolescents avec leurs particularités attendrissantes et leur profondeur de réflexion qui n’ont rien à envier aux adultes. Les personnages adultes sont aussi très intéressants de par leur vie complexe passée et présente, beaucoup d’émotions. J’ai apprécié la découverte et la rudesse de la vie en hiver en Suède, un voyage initiatique à la rencontre de soi, de migrants et légendes nordiques qui ne peut que plaire. A lire
January 2, 2024
When a storm hits a small and sleepy town, it destroys a centuries old ash-tree.But storms don’t just destroy,they uncover.When William finds a small object underneath the tree, he immediately pockets it for his collection,he instantly knows it is special.What he doesn’t know is that this one action will trigger a series of events, each subconsciously causing the next ,and result in him travelling with a girl looking for her father and a one-eyed man in a camper van, to Sweden and perhaps beyond.Read to find out exactly what happens!
This is a YA tale, it was so awesome ! I loved how much the different personalities contrasted each other so well that it brought out the best and strongest aspects of each character out.
This is a YA tale, it was so awesome ! I loved how much the different personalities contrasted each other so well that it brought out the best and strongest aspects of each character out.
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July 19, 2021I think that this book is absolutely beautiful. My first reason to back up this statement is that I really enjoyed thestory line of a girl looking for her father who went to help a friend who was an immigrant and how a boy called William goes after her to help. I also really liked how some bits made me very emotional especially when the friend Rashid said that her father was dead. I also really liked the end of the book because of how there is a sudden twist and her father is actually alive. My last point is that I really liked how there are two stories going on at the same time
September 13, 2025
Exciting adventure set mainly in Sweden. William and Judy are two very different characters and it is interesting seeing their lives come together. This book is full of twists and turns and I recommend it.
April 19, 2021
Read as a bedtime story - entire family LOVED the story and the characters.
April 26, 2021
This was an ok book.
January 31, 2024
Loved this book. I didn't expect where it would go but it was full of adventure and some wonderful coincidences.
November 27, 2025
The font and cover is beautiful!
Well the story is a bit basic how you meet fantastic people through one journey but hey I love Mr Balderson and his antics❤️
Well the story is a bit basic how you meet fantastic people through one journey but hey I love Mr Balderson and his antics❤️
August 13, 2022
So thoughts on this book. I found it very wholesome and cute and the message of the book was interesting. There were loads of quotes I loved from this including:
* We cannot possess the future. Only the present is truly ours.” ~ the unexpected find
* “We all have our parts to play. Perhaps William here had the leading role? Is this really his story? Are you and I mere but-players,Judy? Extras? Crowd scene? We do not know, we cannot say.” ~ the unexpected find
But overall not really my kind of book and I found myself getting bored at certain points but I did enjoy several of the twists towards the ends. I also was a bit confused about the ages of the characters like William and Judy? But i did like the setting in Sweden of the book and the descriptions of the snow in the night was amazing and otherworldly. Also gotta be said the I LOVE THE COVER OF THIS BOOK! But overall a cute book very slow paced and spiritual ideas.
* We cannot possess the future. Only the present is truly ours.” ~ the unexpected find
* “We all have our parts to play. Perhaps William here had the leading role? Is this really his story? Are you and I mere but-players,Judy? Extras? Crowd scene? We do not know, we cannot say.” ~ the unexpected find
But overall not really my kind of book and I found myself getting bored at certain points but I did enjoy several of the twists towards the ends. I also was a bit confused about the ages of the characters like William and Judy? But i did like the setting in Sweden of the book and the descriptions of the snow in the night was amazing and otherworldly. Also gotta be said the I LOVE THE COVER OF THIS BOOK! But overall a cute book very slow paced and spiritual ideas.
October 23, 2020
So good. I kinda wished there were more William moments though but overall the book was good.
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