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Free Local Delivery to Selected SE Postcodes only (*SE22,SE23,SE4,SE5,SE14,SE15) Please do not choose this option if you live out of these zones. We are your very own child-friendly toy shop renowned for our beautiful traditional toys and games! Olia lives with her parents in an old crumbling castle, filled with hidden turrets and secret doorways. If you're in the area then I'd love to see you there! Our beautiful toys are guaranteed to be safe and made to last. Tell Tales is open for browsing, a cuppa and a natter from Tuesday to Saturday! We source our toys from throughout Europe, carefully selected for their charm, educational and enjoyment value. An enchanting fairy-tale adventure about the power of love and courage, from the bestselling author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl who Speaks Bear. When she follows a mysterious cat to one of the castle's roof domes, she finds herself stepping through one such doorway into a magical land filled with wonders.
Reviews
Mary S.
The ending brought the biggest smile of contentment I think I’ve ever experienced on finishing a book – sheer perfection! Will she be strong enough to believe in herself, and reunite with her family? Olia lives in Castle Mila with her parents, baby sister and Babusya.
Donna Miller
This is another absolute triumph of a story written by the wonder that is Sophie Anderson! As you can see from the picture, even the hound wanted to know how it would turn out. She is resilient and determined, but she is also impetuous, makes mistakes and doubts herself. She feels anger and shame, but she is a strong and courageous young girl who defends the weak, even when it puts her in danger.
The Castle’s protector, a domovoi called Feliks accompanies her. I also loved the part that the nature-spirits played in the story and, of course, the wonderful domovoi, Feliks who offers her encouragement, friendship and hope. The references to Slavic folklore permeate and enrich the story, and I especially loved Koshka. The language is exquisite and immediately enveloped me in its magic and warmth, keeping me absolutely mesmerised as I immersed myself in Olia’s stunning adventure.
Her Babusya has warned her that a huge storm is approaching the Castle, which may well destroy it. Sophie's stories give you characters to care about, myths to dive into, and adventures to spark your imagination. Will she be able to find the source of the thread and free both worlds from enchantment, or will deception and trickery thwart her attempts? So begins the most incredible adventure into the Land of Forbidden Magic, an adventure that will require all of Olia’s courage, strength and self-belief to overcome the challenges and dangers she will face …The world-building is simply stunning brought wondrously to life by beautiful imagery as Olia finds herself in a world which has been entangled in silver thread.
This is a truly incredible action-packed book imbued with a real sense of urgency as Olia races to save both worlds, learning more about magic and her own abilities. Oh my heart! I loved the story of Olia’s heritage and how the world beyond the Castle came into existence. Battling through her fears, Olia finds herself travelling through one of the Castle’s Domes into a world of tangled magic, a world beyond the Castle where she must venture to save her family and her home from a magical storm.
She is a wonderful young girl who feels a heavy burden of responsibility to undo the wrongs of her ancestors. This is an intricate, magical and truly beautifully told story that transported me to a world I didn’t want to leave, a world inspired by Slavic folklore and daring adventure where family and friendship triumph, and where the goodness in others overcomes prejudice and fear. Tangled Magic continues her spell she has woven around her readers.
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