Missing Arabella
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Overlooked twin Henrietta has had enough of being the unwanted one. Her sister Arabella is perfect - until Henrietta decides to take matters into her own hands.
This begins a chain of events that sees Henrietta banished to live with their mysterious aunt, and the sisters separated for the first time in their lives. Their parents might not miss her, but the twins share an unbreakable bond that Arabella will cross a fairytale-worthy forest to fix.
A warm and witty take on a traditional set-up of two sisters and some rather unpleasant parents. The style is fresh and fun: a mother tells the story to a child who interrupts throughout with questions and ideas.
There are lively characters and cute side-line stories including a pre-teen giant and a lovesick teacher. Great voice and a contemporary feel makes it less Grimm and more Disney. Lots of fun!
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What you thought...
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Taylor, 22 March 2024
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I am one of these people that are really picky about books but this book really shocked me because I completely loved it I really don’t understand why it doesn’t have the prize of ‘’best book in the world’’ Like i literally read it ten times and right now I am writing a play based on it .
Simone 11 years, 15 August 2022
When i say this is the only book i can reread and still enjoy, i mean it. I first read this back in 2020 when i was 8 and it instantly became a favourite, i have read the book atleast once a year and it always takes about a week or two to finish, i finished my 4th read today and its still as good as it was the other 3 times. Would recommend!!