Review: The Shop at Hoopers Bend

Everyone needs a place to call home. The Shop at Hoopers Bend is about a finding that home, and sometimes that home finding you. There is a touch of stardust sprinkled throughout this story, but I would not classify this as fantasy. The characters that Rodda has created are real, with real sorrow and longing in their hearts. I have to say that I was totally entranced by this book. There are so many books written now for younger readers that deal with the harsh realities of our world. This novel doesn’t skate around these issues, but handles them with a gentle touch.
I highly recommend this book for middle primary + readers.

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• Emily Rodda