The Secret Lake

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I hesitated about buying this book after reading some comments about the book’s size. I’m so glad it did buy it. Firstly, the comments about its size are completely unjustified. Granted, it isn’t war and peace but it doesn’t have any drawings inside and so probably contains as much text as (or even more than) books like Tom Gates. It isn’t too small at all and seems good value for money. Secondly, my son (10) is a very reluctant reader and starts and fails to finish books more times than I care to remember. Well he devoured this book in 2 days - he couldn’t put it down. He gave it a 10/10 and if its good enough for him, its good enough for me.

I really liked the pictures and the writing pushed me up a level with my reading, I learnt some new words!I liked all the characters because they were exciting, especially the dancing moles.The book was so much fun my mummy had to pull the book away to stop me reading at night! I’d recommend The Secret Lake to children aged 6-12 years old who enjoy mystery, adventure and surprises!Johnny, aged 6 and 3/4

Few pages in. I don't think an 8 year old could read this alone, it is very difficult to read and to understand the storyline. The characters are already talking about Facebook messaging, hardly appropriate for an 8 year old.. Avoid buying this book it just doesn't seem like a children's book!

My daughter did enjoy this pamphlet, sorry I mean book. However, when compared to other books it is hugely overpriced, it is literally 30% of the size of most books she reads for the same sort of price. She read it in under 2hrs!!!

Time travel is one of my favourite subjects to read about. It captivates you right from the beginning, you don't want to stop reading till you get to the end. You're eager to know what will happen next. The chapters are not long and don't drag on. The story had a lovely but emotional end. Anyone of any age could enjoy this story. I loved it and i'm 51. It is good enough to be on t.v. Well done Karen!